Co Clare

Rugged nature and the timeless ocean meet on the county's coast. Clare combines the natural beauty of its long meandering coastline with unique windswept landscapes and traditional Irish culture.

The Poulnabrone Dolmen

Loophead Lighthouse

Man walking along a path beside horses grazing in a field in Doolin Co Clare/

The Burren

Group of young people playing flutes and a harp in a traditional Irish Pub in Ennis, Co Clare/

Bunratty Folk Park

Bunratty Castle

River flowing through the Clare Glens in Ireland/

Cliffs of Moher

County Clare on the west of Ireland, part of the Wild Atlantic Way is rich with a variety of landscapes; The Burren; from the Irish word Boíreann meaning a rocky place, the Cliffs of Moher, the Shannon region, East Clare lakes and the award winning Loop Head Peninsula.

Historic towns provide an exciting choice of attractions, activities and year round festivals. Ennis, the county town of Clare offers opportunities to shop with the Woollen Market being famous for showcasing the Best of Ireland from emerging Irish jewellers alongside a fabulous selection of luxurious hand-loomed throws, scarves & knitwear from various Irish Woollen Mills around Ireland. Visit the Poets Corner, a popular venue for traditional Irish music or Taylors Bar for your obligatory pint of Guinness.

Explore Killaloe/Ballina located along the banks of the River Shannon. Visit Ennistymon and enjoy the traditional Irish music. Stop over at Bunratty where a visit to the castle and Folk Park is a must followed by some food from ‘Durty Nellies’.

Clare is a county that offers much and will lure you back again and again.