Places to Visit

Visit nearby Poulnasheery Bay with it's wonderful wildlife habitiats and walk in the unique boglands of Monmore with its rare flora. Ideal for touring groups, wedding groups and family photographs. Why not ' stoke up the fire ' and make tracks to Moyasta Junction. A day on the railway is an experience not to be missed. Enjoy a ride with diesel and steam trains on the famous narrow gauge West Clare Railway.

'Caherconnell is a large and perfect fort 140-145 feet in external diameter, nearly circular in plan. It is 12 feet thick and from 6-14 feet high. The masonry consists of large blocks many 3feet long and 2ft. 6in.high. The inner face is almost perfect.' The fort is in its original state. Its position, overlooking virtually all-surrounding areas suggests a defensive settlement. This may not have been defensive in a military sense, but rather for personal security from raiders or wild animals which were among the most common foes at the time.

The Bunratty Winery is situated in the shadow of the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle. Visitors are welcome to the Bunratty Winery showroom, where they can purchase the famous Mead and Potcheen. Bunratty Mead was first discovered by Irish Monks in the middle ages. Its seductive aroma is the result of marrying the pure honey and fruit of the vine together with selected herbs, to create this sensual liqueur. In olden times the bride and groom drank Mead for one full moon after their wedding, hence the term honeymoon.

In Doolin, County Clare, you can find one of the best loved craft shops in Ireland. With an emphasis on Irish design, everything is here: sweaters, scarves, jewellery, pottery, leather, fine prints etc. All uniquely Irish and uniquely beautiful. The Crafts Gallery is accompanied by the Art Café, serving home made dishes, surrounded by Irish and international art.

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's top Visitor attractions. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres over the Atlantic Ocean on the western seaboard of County Clare. O'Brien's Tower stands proudly on a headland of the majestic Cliffs. From the Cliffs one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins, the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara and Loop Head to the South.