Kilrush

  • Kilrush - "the church on the wooded promontory" - is the capital of West Clare.
  • Kilrush is about a 40 minute drive south west of Ennis on the N68
  • Kilrush as a town was planned and owned by the Vandelour family in the 18th century.
  • In its heyday during the late nineteenth century Kilrush was a busy trading post. Steamers from Limerick linked with the West Clare Railway to bring passengers to the seaside town of Kilkee. 
  • Today Kilrush is a pleasant market town on the Shannon Estuary. It has an excellent modern marina and associated maritime activities and facilities.

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