Situated on Ireland’s scenic west coast, County Clare is home to some of Ireland’s most awesome natural wonders. From the wide, rolling beaches to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, small shore towns such as Killaloe are favorite places to…
Kilrush
This designated heritage town began as an estate town in the 18th century. The Vandeleur family established the original estate nearby in the 1630’s. They are known in local history for their participation in massive tenant evictions in the…
Feakle Town
The name Feakle translates as “parish of the tooth”. The patron saint of Feakle was St. Mochonna. Local legend says that he lost a tooth, and then built a church at the site—hence the name. There is now a…
Killaloe
Located on Lough Derg, near the point where the River Shannon emerges, this small town is historic and quaint in nature. Killaloe was the place where Brian Boru (940-1014), the beloved last High King of Ireland, was born…
Knappogue Castle
Knappogue Castle was built in 1467 by the Mc Namara family, a prestigious local clan who held onto ownership of the property until 1815 – aside from a brief period of a decade or so during Cromwellian times.
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Lahinch
The name of this pristine beach and resort town translates as Leath Inis or half island. The area is known for its abundant seaside leisure activities and exceptional golf course.
Lahinch features a mile long stretch of golden,…
Scattery Island
Scattery Island is located in southwest County Clare, at the mouth of the River Shannon. As in so many other parts of Ireland, historical records indicate that its original inhabitants were members of a monastery. St. Senan…
Ennis
Ennis is the most important town in County Clare, and medieval in its origins and appearance. Included in the PPS (Project for Public Spaces) list of ’60 of the World’s Greatest Places’, it was the 2005 recipient of…
Dysert O’Dea Archeology Centre
The building that houses this centre is actually a medieval tower house, built circa 1480 by Diarmud O’Dea. There are informational maps available at the centre for those who wish to walk and cycle through the area, which features…
Cliffs of Moher
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Five miles long and soaring nearly 700 feet above the crashing waves of the sea, these impressive cliffs put the ageless power of nature into clear focus.
Perhaps 1940′s naturalist Robert Lloyd Praeger described the impact of these…