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2014
5th Edition
•Events•Attractions•Accommodation•Entertainment•Activities •Food & Drink
A guide to all that’s happening in Ballyvaughan/Fanore throughout the year.
Includes maps
FREE
Weekly Events
Annual Events
Business Directory EMERGENCY
Ambulance, Fire, Police 999 or 112Ballyvaughan Gardaí065 7077002Shannon Doc (out of hours)1850 212 999
HOTELS
Gregans Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com
GUESTHOUSES
Ballyvaughan LodgeBallyvaughan065 7077292www.ballyvaughanlodge.com Cappabhaile HouseBallyvaughan065 7077260www.cappabhaile.comDrumcreehy House Ballyvaughan065 7077377www.drumcreehyhouse.comLogue’s LodgeBallyvaughan065 7077003www.logueslodge.ieThe Waters Country HouseBallyvaughan065 7083943thewaterscountryhouse@gmailcomwww.thewaterscountryhouse.com
B & B’s
Annaly House B&BFanore065 [email protected] Burren View B&BBallyvaughan065 7083083www.burrenveiw.comDolmen Lodge B&BBallyvaughan065 [email protected] Lodge B&BFanore065 [email protected] Gentian Villa B&BBallyvaughan065 [email protected] Loughrask LodgeBallyvaughan065 7077151www.loughrasklodge.comMeadowfield B&BBallyvaughan065 7077083www.meadowfield.netOceanville Seafront B&BBallyvaughan065 7077051www.clareireland.net/oceanvilleOrchid House B&BFanore065 7076975www.orchidhouse.netRocky View FarmhouseFanore065 7076103www.rockyviewfarmhouse.com
Janesville B&BFanore065 [email protected] LodgeFanore065 7076250www.seacoastlodgefanore.comCreggs B&BBallyvaughan065 [email protected]
SELF CATERING
Ballyvaughan Cottages Ballyvaughan087 2428161www.ballyvaughan-cottages.comBurren HoildaysBallyvaughan087 2628626www.burrenholidays.comBurren Wee CottagesBallyvaughan 065 7077031www.burrenselfcatering.comCaher Cottage Fanore087 [email protected] Fainne Oir Fanore087 [email protected] Hoilday CottagesFanore065 7076164www.fanorecottages.comKnocknagrough House Ballyvaughan086 [email protected]’s Cottage Ballyvaughan087 [email protected]
No.11 Fanore Holiday HomeFanore085 [email protected] Cottage Ballyvaughan086 [email protected] House Fanore085 6814925www.glenvanehouse.comMcCormack’s Camp SiteFanore 065 [email protected] an Irish CottageBallyvaughan& Bellharbour061 411109www.rentacottage.ieThe Village ApartmentsBallyvaughan086 6080191www.ballyvaughan-apartments.comWhitethorn Holiday HomesBallyvaughan087 [email protected]
RESTAURANTS
An Fulacht Fia RestaurantBallyvaughan065 7077300www.anfulachtfia.comBurren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ie Food of The Arts CafeBallyvaughan065 7077200www.burrencollege.ieGregans Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie
Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com L’Arco Italian RestaurantBallyvaughan065 7083900www.burrenrestaurant.comLogue’s LodgeBallyvaughan065 7077003www.logueslodge.ieMonks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan065 [email protected]’Donohue’s Bar & Seafood Rest. Est 1911Fanore065 [email protected] & Garden RoomsBallyvaughan065 7077157www.tearoomsballyvaughan.comChia Cafe / The Soda Parlour Ballyvaughan065 [email protected]
BARS
Greenes Bar & Off-LicenceBallyvaughan065 [email protected]’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie
Monks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan065 [email protected]
O’Donohue’s Bar & Seafood Rest. Est 1911Fanore065 7076119www.odonohuespub.comO’Loclainn’s BarBallyvaughan065 7077006www.irishwhiskeybar.com
SERVICESBallyvaughan Service Station24 hour Breakdown ServiceTyre Sales & Repairs065 7077204Ballyvaughan Post Office 065 7077001Burren Bike HireBallyvaughan086 [email protected] College of ArtBallyvaughan065 7077200www.burrencollege.ieBurren Wellness CentrePhysical Therapy • Massage • Reiki etc....065 7074125 / 086 8960959 /087 [email protected] R.C.Ballyvaughan065 7077045Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 [email protected] 2 Aran FerriesGarrihy’s065 [email protected]
Doolin Ferry est 1970Bill O’Brien065 7075555 / 087 9581465info@doolinferries.comwww.doolinferry.comLaundryBallyvaughan086 3412875Tourist InformationBallyvaughan 065 7077464
TAXISBurren Coaches & Limo Hire065 7078009 / 086 2520971087 3923888 (Limo)[email protected] Bus HireBus HireBallyvaughan087 2880634 / 086 3362322
HEALTH Ballyvaughan Medical Centre065 7077035Kinvara Pharmacy091 [email protected]
SHOPPING
Ballyvaughan Farmer’s Market087 [email protected] Chocolatier /Hazel Mountain ChocolateBell Harbour087 9903000info@hazelmountainchocolates.comwww.hazelmountainchocolates.comBurren Crafts FairBallyvaughan086 [email protected]
Burren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ieFishing Tackle Shop Fanore065 7076131 [email protected] Gift Gallery /Florist / PhotographyBallyvaughan065 7077344 / 086 [email protected] Fashion + Gifts – Visitor CentreBallyvaughan065 [email protected] Fan Oir & Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 [email protected] Russell Gallery / Cafe Wine Bar / Fine ArtNew Quay086 [email protected]’s Craft ShopBallyvaughan065 7077052www.quinncrafts.comVillage Stores /Spar Foodstore / Toy Store /Fishing TackleBallyvaughan065 [email protected]
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Park6. Aloha Surf & Kayak
School7. Annally House B&B8. O’Donoghue’s Bar9. Mary Howard’s Guided
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11. Fishing Tackle12. Seacoast Lodge B&B13. Mary Greene Self
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Welsh Music Festival15th, 16th & 17th February 2013Ballyvaughan Opens its Doors and Welcomes the Welsh Community for the WeekendOf Crack Agus An Ceoil. www.discoverballyvaughan.com
Burren Spring ConferenceBurren College of Art, Ballyvaughan. www.burrencollege.ie
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market 8th April 2012Opens Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. St John’s Hall, Ballyvaughan 10am – 2pmwww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Burren Law School 30th – 31st May 2012Aims to Recreate the Tradition of Legal Learning Associated with The Brehon Law Schools. www.burrenlawschool.org
Burren in Bloom 30th April – 31st May 2012Celebrating the Burren, a Series of Illustrated Talks and Walks Throughout the Month of May. The Talks will give People an Understanding and Appreciation of the Burren and its Formation, and how it continues to be a source of great botanical, archaeological, and cultural wealth with its unique wild flowers and ancient sites.www.burreninbloom.com
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge 26th May 2012Full / Half / Mini marathon. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and see the riches of the Burren in Bloom. 087 7779714www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com
Féile An tSamhraidh (Burren Summer Festival) May 30th - June 4th 2012Music, Cycling, Surfing, Walking and kayaking events all weekend. Fun for all the family. www.discoverballyvaughan.com
Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey CentreOpen Day on the Friday 1st June 2012. 12noon -5pm065-7077036. www.aillweecave.ie
Ballyvaughan Horse & Pony Races 17th June 2012 Start Time 2pmLocation: Newtown Lawn. Originally started In 1970, the races returned in 2010 after an absence of 35 years. The races offer a fun day out for all the family with attractions to cater for everybody in the picturesque surroundings of Newtown Castle.www.facebook.com/BallyvaughanRaces
Vintage Car RallyEvery Bank Holiday Monday. Meeting Point: Mooney’s Service Station.
Tour de Burren 23rd June 2012An Post Cycle Series. One of the premier sporting cycling events in Ireland.www.tourdeburren.com
Summer Fair Day Saturday 30th Junewww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Tri the Burren 14th July 2012Sprint Triathlon BallyvaughanThe Harbour Village of Ballyvaughan in the north west Burren provides a stunning backdrop for this unique event. www.tritheburren.ie
Harvest Fair Day Saturday 25th Augustwww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Burren College of Art Summer Workshops 2012www.burrencollege.ie
Burren Peaks Walking Festival. 28th – 30th September 2012Promises you a real taste of the Burren offering guided hill and lowland walks.Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club. www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
The Caveman - A Unique Weekend of Running and Mountain Biking in Aillwee CaveSaturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Event organisers, Dolmen Sports [email protected]
Santa’s Workshop Aillwee CaveAillwee Cave gets transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 30th Nov through to the 23rd Dec. Santa Claus invites all the boys and girls to visit him and his elves in his workshop. To make that special booking telephone 1890245593. The elves are standing by to take that all important call. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. www.aillweecave.ie
Ballyvaughan Christmas MarketChoice of Festive Food and other Christmas Gifts. www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
ANNUAL EVENTS
MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT
Mondays: Greene’s BarTuesdays: Logue’s LodgeWedendays: Greene’s BarThursdays: Logue’s LodgeFridays: Monk’s BarSaturdays: Music in various venuesSundays: Hylands Burren Hotel
Ballyvaughan Farmers MarketThe Village HallEvery Saturday 5th May to October from 10.00am - 2.00 pm.Fresh locally grown and baked produce.www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie
Burren Art & Crafts FairThe Village Hall. Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, 6th May to October and Bank Holidays.A great array of locally crafted gifts. www.burrencrafts.net/home.html
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking ClubWeekly walk every Sunday morning. For details see websitewww.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
Burren Kitchen GardenEvery Bank Holiday Saturday 2 – 5 pm Ballyvaughanwww.burrenkitchengarden.com
Burren Eco Tourism Ireland Accredited Packages:Gregans Ecoescape Adventure, The Gregans Castle Hotel Ecoescape Adventure is a short two day break designed to give the visitor a close insight into The Burren, its geology, botany, archaeology and social history. The break involves a guided walk, a birdwatching event, a visit to an organic garden, learning about the production of sustainable food as well as a luxurious stay at a four star hotel. www.gregans.ie Tel: 065-7077005
EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOUR. EVERY WEDNESDAYAn early morning guided cycling tour through the heart of the Burren followed by a delicious mouth-watering breakfast at Burren Fine Wine & Food. Corkscrew Hill Road. Starting from Burren Bike in Ballyvaughan at 7.30am when the roads are quieter and the birds are singing, peacefully pedalling through this spectacular landscape is a magical experience for you and your family to remember for many a day after your Burren visit. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
BURREN STEPS AND BITES! EVERY THURSDAYA guided walking tour of the majestic, rocky Burren in North Clare with expert local guide Tony Kirby (author of The Burren and the Aran islands A Walking Guide) followed by a two-course lunch in Cathleen Connole’s Burren Fine Wine & Food highlighting the best of local produce. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
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B & B’s7. Annaly House B&BFanore 065 [email protected] 57. Burren View B&BBallyvaughan 065 7083083www.burrenveiw.com58. Burren Walking LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com28. Dolmen Lodge B&BBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Donour Lodge B&BFanore 065 [email protected] 33. Gentian Villa B&BBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Loughrask LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077151www.loughrasklodge.com31. Meadowfield B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077083www.meadowfield.net70. Monks B&BBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Oceanville Seafront B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077051www.ballyvaughanb&b.com15. Orchid House B&BFanore 065 [email protected]. Rocky View FarmhouseFanore 065 7076103www.rockyviewfarmhouse.com
12. Seacoast LodgeFanore 065 7076250www.seacoastbb.net32. The Creggs B&BBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Turlough House Ballyvaughan 065 [email protected]
SELF CATERING44. Ballyvaughan Village & Country Holiday homes Ballyvaughan 087 2428161www.ballyvaughan-cottages.com30. Burren HoildaysBallyvaughan 065 6827126www.burrenholidays.com61. Burren Wee CottagesBallyvaughan 065 7077031www.burrenselfcatering.com24. Country Cottages Ballyvaughan 065 7077071www.rayscottages.com4. Fanore Hoilday CottagesFanore 065 7076164www.fanorecottages.com13. No 11Fanore Holiday HomeFanore 065 6832375/ 085 [email protected]. Fanore Village House to RentFanore 086 [email protected]. Glenvane House Fanore 085 6814925www.glenvanehouse.com
5. Mc Cormack’s Caravan ParkFanore 065 [email protected]. Rent an Irish CottageBallyvaughan& Bellharbour061 411109www.rentacottage.ie14. Surf View Fanore087 [email protected] 47. The Village ApartmentsBallyvaughan086 6080191www.ballyvaughan-apartments.com27. Whitethorn Holiday HomesBallyvaughan087 6877701www.whitethornholidayhomes.com
EATING OUT73. An Fulacht Fia RestaurantBallyvaughan065 7077300www.anfulachtfia.com62. Burren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ie 60. Food of The Arts CafeBallyvaughan065 7077200www.burrencollege.ie63. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie
46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com 43. L’Arco Italian RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 7083900www.burrenrestaurant.com39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie70. Monks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. O’Donohue’s Bar & Seafood Rest. Est 1911Fanore 065 [email protected]. Tea & Garden RoomsBallyvaughan 065 7077157www.tearoomsballyvaughan.com48. The Tea JunctionBallyvaughan 086 [email protected]
BARS45. Greenes Bar & Off-LicenceBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie 46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com 39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie70. Monks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]
8. O’ Donohue’s Bar & Sea-food Rest. Est 1911Fanore 065 [email protected]. O’ Loclainn’s BarBallyvaughan 065 7077006www.irishwhiskeybar.com
SERVICES70. Aran Islands FerryBill O’Brien 065 7075555www.obrianline.com50. Ballyvaughan Service StationBallyvaughan 065 707720450. Ballyvaughan Post OfficeBallyvaughan 065 707700151. Burren Bike HireBallyvaughan 086 3412875www.burenbike.ie29. Burren Boarding KennelsBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Burren College of ArtBallyvaughan 065 7077200www.burrencollege.ieChurch R.C.Ballyvaughan/Fanore 065 707704510. Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 [email protected]. Doctor (normal day hours)Ballyvaughan 065 707703551. LaundryBallyvaughan 086 341287537. Visitor Information PointBallyvaughan 065 7077464/1850 230 330
TAXIS59. C & T HackneyBallyvaughan087 [email protected]. Mary & Oliver Mc NameraBus HireBallyvaughan087 2880634
SHOPPING35. Ballyvaughan Farmer’s MarketBallyvaughan 087 2911092www.Ballyvaughanfarmersmar-ket.ie34. Burren Art & Crafts FairBallyvaughan 086 8111511www.burrencrafts.com11. Fishing Tackle Shop Fanore 065 [email protected]. Lillimar Gift GalleryBallyvaughan065 [email protected]. Linn Fashion + Gifts – Visitor CentreBallyvaughan 065 [email protected]. Peregringo Art & CarftsCottage ProduceFanore 065 7076980www.peregringo.eu
10. Siopa Fán Oir & Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 [email protected]. The Russell GalleryNew Quay065 7078185www.russellgallery.net42. Quinn’s Craft ShopBallyvaughan065 7077052www.quinncrafts.com38. Spar Food StoreFishing Tackle & Gift Store, Ballyvaughan065 [email protected]. Burren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ie
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EMERGENCYAmbulance, Fire, Police 999 or 112Shannon Doc (out of hours)1850 212 999 74. Ballyvaughan Gardai065 7077002
ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS63. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie 46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com
GUESTHOUSES36. Ballyvaughan LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077292www.ballyvaughanlodge.com 56. Cappabhaile HouseBallyvaughan 065 7077260www.cappabhaile.com25. Drumcreehy House Ballyvaughan 065 7077377www.drumcreehyhouse.com39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie55. Rusheen LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077092www.rusheenlodge.com
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A guide to all that’s happening in
Ballyvaughan/Fanore throughout the year.
Includes maps.
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3rd edition
Ballyvaughan
Fanore
• Events • Attractions • Accommodation• Entertainment • Activities • Food & drink
Co. Clare
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Ballyvaughansea kayaking
Ballyvaughansea kayaking
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market
April – October
Burren Law School2nd May – 4th May
Vintage Car RallyEvery Bank Holiday Monday
Meeting Point: Ballyvaughan Service Station @ 11.30am
Burren in Bloom1st May – 31st May
www.burreninbloom.com
Clare Burren Marathon Challenge24th May
www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com
Féile An tSamhraidh (Burren Summer Festival)
May 30th - June 2ndwww.discoverballyvaughan.com/feile
An Post Tour de Burren21st June
www.tourdeburren.com
Burren Garden Festival1st-7th July
www.facebook.com/gardenintheburren
Burren College of ArtSummer Workshops
May - August20th Anniversary Celebration
17th - 20th JulyOngoing exhibitions see website for details
www.burrencollege.ie
Burren Peaks Walking Festival26th – 28th September
www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
"Santa’s Workshopat Aillwee Cave
28th Nov – 22nd Dec.065 7077036 www.aillweecave.ie
Ballyvaughan Christmas Market
Welsh Music Festival13th, 14th &15th
February 2015
www.discoverballyvaughan.com
MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENTGreene’s BarLogue’s LodgeMonk’s BarO’Loclainn’s BarHylands Burren Hotel
Ballyvaughan Farmers MarketThe Village Hall Every Saturday 3rd May to October from 10.00am - 2.00 pm.Fresh locally grown and baked produce.
Burren Art & Crafts FairThe Village Hall. Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, 4th May to October and Bank Holidays. A great array of locally crafted gifts. www.burrencrafts.net
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking ClubWeekly walk every Sunday morning. For details see website www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com
Burren Cycling ClubWednesday 6.30pm Saturday 8.30amMeet at Ballyvaughan Service Station, all grades welcomewww.burrencyclingclub.com
Weekly Fitness RunThursday 8.30pm, May, June July & AugustMeet at Fountain / SquarePhone Pat 085 7363103
EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOUR EVERY THURSDAYAn early morning guided cycling tour through the heart of the Burren followed by a delicious mouth-watering breakfast at Burren Fine Wine & Food. Corkscrew Hill Road. Starting from Burren Bike Hire in Ballyvaughan at 7.30am when the roads are quieter and the birds are singing, peacefully pedalling through this spectacular landscape is a magical experience for you and your family to remember for many a day after your Burren visit. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
BURREN STEPS AND BITES! EVERY WEDNESDAY AM & THURSDAY PMA guided walking tour of the majestic, rocky Burren in North Clare with expert local guide followed by a lunch in Cathleen Connole’s Burren Fine Wine & Food highlighting the best of local produce. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241
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BEACHESBishopsquarterBallyvaughanFanore BeachFanoreFlaggy ShoreNew Quay
BIRDWATCHINGBird HideCoast Road, Ballyvaughanwww.birdwatchireland.ie
BOATINGCliffs of Moher CruiseDoolin, Co. Clare065 7075555 / 087 9581465www.doolinferry.com Doolin 2 Aran FerriesGarrihy’sDoolin, Co. Clare065 7075949www.mohercruises.com
BUS TOURSGalway Tour Bus091 566566www.galwaytourcompany.com Healy’s091 770066www.healystours.ie Lally’s091 562905www.lallytours.com O’Neachtain’s091 553188www.ontours.biz Burren Coaches065 7078009 / 086 2520971www.burrencoaches.com
CAVINGBack West AdventuresGuided Caving 086 0563624www.backwestadventures.comwww.burrencaving.com
CYCLING /MOUNTAIN BIKINGBallyvaughan Bike HireBallyvaughan, Co Clare086 3412875www.burrenbike.com Burren Way Mountain Bike Tours085 1195489 www.burrenwaymountainbiketours.comCycle Routes/MapsMaps can be obtained from Tourist office or download from www.shannonregiontrails.ie Check website for daily/weekly cycleswww.burrencyclingclub.com
DIVINGGleninagh PierBallyvaughan
FISHINGShore FishingBlack Head and Fanore mackeral & pollackLake FishingLickeen Trout Anglers Co-op Kilfenora, Co. Clare065 7088098/086 6076113www.fishing-burren.com Lake/River Fishing – pike, trout & coarseRiver Fergus & its Lake SystemCorofin, Co. Clare065 6837675/087 6756465email: [email protected]
GOLFGort Golf Club091 632244www.gortgolf.com Lahinch Golf Club065 7081003www.lahinchgolf.com
HAWK WALKSBurren Birds of Prey CentreBallyvaughanO65 7077036www.aillweecave.ie
HORSE-RIDINGMountain View Horse Riding CentreLisdoonvarna, Co. Clare085 8452300www.mountainviewtrekking.com
KAYAKINGNorth Clare Sea Kayaking085 1195489www.northclareseakayaking.com
MARKETSBallyvaughan Farmer’s MarketBallyvaughan087 2467583Burren Crafts Fair Ballyvaughan086 8111511www.burrencrafts.com
PAINTING -WORKSHOPS / EXHIBITIONSBurren College of Art Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare065 7077200www.burrencollege.com Russell Gallery / Cafe Bar / Fine ArtNew Quay, Co. Clare065 7078185www.russellgallery.net
PERFUMERYThe Burren Perfumery & Floral CentreCarron065 7089102www.burrenperfumery.com
ACTIVITIES
PITCH ‘N PUTTDoolin Pitch and PuttDoolin, Co. Clare086 8374289www.doolinpitchandputt.com
ROCKCLIMBING / SURFINGLahinch Adventures • Bens Surf ClinicAdventure Activity ProviderSurfing • ClimbingArchery • Bike HireHill Walking 086 844 [email protected] SurfFanore, Co. Clare087 2133996www.surfschool.tv
TURF CUTTINGJoe DonnellanLisdoonvarna, Co. Clare087 1232996
WALKINGBallyvaughan Fanore Walking Club welcomes non-members on its weekly walk.www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com Burren Guided Walks & HikesFanore, Co. Clare065 7076100www.burrenguidedwalks.com Burren Hill WalksBallyvaughan, Co. Clare065 [email protected] Burren Wild ToursBellharbour087 [email protected] Walk the Burren with Nature’s CompassBOOKING: Deborah, 0868038477Walking trails/mapsSelf-guided loopsMaps can be obtained from Tourist Office or download from www.shannonregiontrails.ie
Visitor AttractionsLahinch Seaworld & Leisure CentreLahinch065 7081900www.lahinchseaworld.com
Michael Cusack Centre Carron 065 7089944www.michaelcusack.ie
Moher Hill Open FarmLiscannor 065 7081071www.moherfarm.com
Slieve Carron Nature ReserveCarron065 6822711 (National Parks & Wildlife)
Rock ShopLiscannor 065 7081930www.therockshop.ie
VISITOR ATTRACTION – Free Access
Castles• Gleninagh Castle & Holy Well• Leamaneagh Castle• Muckinish & Sean Muckinish• Newtown Castle
Churches & Settlements• Corcomroe Abbey• Glenarragh Church• Gleninagh Graveyard and old Church• Kilfenora Cathedral & High Crosses• Kilmacduagh Round Tower & Churches• Rathborney Graveyard & Church
Monuments• Cahercommaun Stone Fort• CaherMacnaughten Stone Fort• Cahermore Stone Fort• Martello Tower• Poulawack Cairn• Poulnabrone Dolmen
Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of PreyBallyvaughan065 7077036www.aillweecave.ie
Bunratty Castle & Folk ParkBunratty061 360788www.shannonheritage.com
Burren CentreKilfenora065 7088030www.theburrencentre.ie
Burren PerfumeryCarron065 7089102www.burrenperfumery.com
Burren SmokehouseLisdoonvarna 065 7074432www.burrensmokehouse.ie
Caher Bridge GardenFanore065 [email protected]
Caherconnell Stone Fort Carron065 7089999www.burrenforts.ie
Cliffs of Moher 065 7086141www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Coole ParkGortCo. Galway091 631653www.coolepark.ie
CraggaunowenQuin061 360788www.shannonheritage.com
Doolin CaveDoolin065 7075761www.doolincave.ie
Dromore WoodsRuan065 6822711 (National Parks & Wildlife)
Dunguaire Castle KinvaraCo. Galway061 360788www.shannonheritage.com
Burren Atlantic DriveDistance
Voted one of the top ten drives in the world, this coastal route with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Burren Limestone rising up
on the other, is both dramatic and enchanting. This drive includes some of the most historic monuments of the Burren and the breath taking Cliffs of Moher.
Starting in Ballyvaughan follow the N67 (Lisdoonvarna Rd) for 1km and go left on the R480 (Kilfenora Rd). Aillwee Cave is 2km on the left. Cahermore Fort on the right. Continue on the R480 for 6km to Poulnabrone Dolmen on the left and then 1/2km to Caherconnell Stone Fort on the right. Approx 2.5km on the left you find Carron Church. From here travel 4km to Lemenagh Castle where you go left on the N67 to Kilfenora. Here you will find the Burren Centre providing information on all aspects of the Burren.
Now take the R476 to Lisdoonvarna 7.5km Turn left off main street onto the N67 and approx 200m on the left you will find the Burren Smoke House famous for its smoked salmon and well worth a visit. Follow the N67 for 2km and turn right at the junction onto the R478 Follow this route for approx 11.5km to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.
Return to Lisdoonvarna on the R478. Take the R477 coastal road to Fanore and Ballyvaughan. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Aran Islands and the famous Limestone karst pavements of the Burren. Drive through the Village of Fanore which has an E.U blue flag beach, famous for surfing. Follow the road, stopping to enjoy the breath taking views around Black Head, with its little lighthouse below the level of the road, then continue past Gleninagh Castle, a sixteenth-century tower house, and pier and back to the village of Ballyvaughan, a picturesque fishing port overlooking Galway Bay.
Archaeological TrailHalf day itinerary
About one mile from Ballyvaughan on the Corkscrew Hill road (N67), turn left for Corofin (R480). Less than 1.5 km on this road on
the right beyond the turning for Aillwee cave is Ballyallaban Ringfort with its earthen bank. A few hundred metres further on is the remains of Cahermore, a stone fort. A little further on the left is Gleninsheen, a wedge shaped gallery grave. This townland is also known from the Irish Bronze age Gold Collar, found in a crevice by a boy hunting rabbits, in 1934. This collar is now part of the National Museum collection.
A little further on also on the left is the famous Poulnabrone Dolmen, a portal grave dating to between 3800 B.C. –3000 B.C. Continue a short distance to Caherconnell stone fort with Interpretive Centre and Tea Rooms. Turn right at the next crossroads, take the left at the Y junction, on your left is the cist grave cairn of Poulawack. You may continue on this little road to Noughaval and visit the very interesting old Chapel and graveyard. Take the next right turn and a few kilometres along this road is Cahermacnaughten. This Cashel served as a Brehon Law School until the 17th century. Continue on to the T Junction and turn right for Ballyvaughan.
BallyvaughanWood LoopThe first section of the loop follows part of the long-distance Burren Way, climbing up towards Aillwee Cave takes you along the side of Aillwee Mountain and back down to the seaside village Ballyvaughan.
A - B. Start from the trailhead directly opposite the entrance to the road which takes you past the primary school, which is also part of the Burren Way. Follow the various purplearrows across a series of stone stiles and wooden sections to exit into a field which takes you on to a surfaced roadway where the loop turns left and leaves the Burren way, which turns right.
B - C. Follow the surfaced roadway for approximately 300m to reach the N67 - turn left, and almost immediately, turn right again onto a minor road. Follow this road to its conclusion at a metal gate into a field. Cross the stile and follow the purple arrows across the fields, and through a path cut through a wooden area, and sandy roadways to exit close to the entrance to Aillwee Cave where you turn left.
C - D. Now follow the roadway for approximately 2km to reach a T-junction where you turn left. Pass through a gateway and join a green road. Follow this green road for approximately 300m to exit at a double gate. Continue straight as the green roadway changes to a surfaced roadway and eventually reaches a T-junstion where you turn left to a minor surfaced road.
D - A. After approximately 400m on this surfaced road you join the N67 Galway road where you turn left for the last trek back through the village of Ballyvaghan to the trailhead.
We are located at the perfect mid-way point on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, the longest coastal touring route in the world. So whether you’retravelling northwards or southwards along the west coast of Ireland, Ballyvaughan, the Burren & Cliffs of Moher is the ideal place to stop and linger. Let us take you on your own journey of discovery to experience the Burren, fondly known as ‘The Fertile Rock’. Starting from any of the Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points along our coastline, we can offer you a chance to get to know award-winning food producers and chefs, and to select from the best of accommodation choices, along with spectacular cycling and walking routes as well as adventure activities in the sea, on the sea and on land.
Our celebrated geological heritage includes many natural wonders, most famously the dramatic Cliffs of Moher and the awe-inspiring limestone landscape of the Burren uplands. We are proud to welcome you to a truly special place. Welcome to the Fertile Rock!
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The Boghill Centre is accredited as a Gold Ecotourism Tour Operator and seeks to encourage sustainable holidays and visits to the Burren.
Tel 065 707 4644 www.burrentrips.boghill.com
WAlking ProgrAmme feAtures• AllwalkstakeplaceintheBurrenandCliffsofMoher Geopark. • Learnaboutthebiodiversity,geology,history, archaeology,food,cultureandtraditionsoftheBurren.• Anenjoyable,educationalwalkingdaytripwithall activitiesplannedforyou.• AnecologicallyfriendlywayofaccessingtheGeopark using sustainable transport.• Createyourownwalkingholidayfromourweekly selection–thirdwalkbookedwith10%discount.• StartinLisdoonvarnawithbuspickuppointsalong the route.• MostwalkshavealunchoptionofferingtypicalBurren foodatabudgetprice(notincluded-plus€8-10). Mondaybringyourownpicnic.• Packageswithfullaccidentinsurance.
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Tel 065 7074644 www.burrentrips.boghill.com
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the Burren AnD cliffs of moher geoPArkTheWalkingGuidesandaffiliatedAccommodationProvidersareecotourismbusinesspartnersoftheBurrenandCliffsofMoherGeopark.ThisNetworkworkstogetherwiththeGeoparktopromote responsible tourism that conserves the environmentandimprovesthewellbeingoflocalpeople.
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