tourist attractions clare

Dysert O'Dea is renowned for its wealth of historical and archelogical remains....

Discover this scenic and old navigation location where the River Shannon flows out of Lough Derg. Christian antiquities grace the charming townland of Killaloe-Ballina. Imaginative exhibition....

Created by nature and carved out of limestone, Aillwee Cave is one of many caves beneath The Burren....

This building was erected in 1831, two years after Catholic Emancipation, to the design of Dominic Madden of Galway in the then fashionable neo-Gothic style. The reredos or screen backing the altar shows paintings of the Ascension and SS. Peter and Paul, to whom the church is dedicated. The church is sited close to the Old Ground Hotel....

This company produces Ireland's finest oak smoked Atlantic salmon. One can discover the ancient tradition of cold smoking salmon and learn more about the folklore of salmon. See audio visual displays in four languages. Afterwards, visitors can relax in the 100 year old pub, the Roadside Tavern. The visitor centre also includes a gourmet store and craft shop specialising in locally produced foods and crafts. A worldwide mail order service is available....

Waterworld Facilities: Flume Water Slide, 20 metre lane swimming incorporated in pool, A lazy River, Bubble Lounges, Waterfall, Geyser, Spray and Water Cannon, Sitting areas for spectators and bathers, Refreshment facilities....

Ireland's most popular attraction, Bunratty Castle is also the most complete and authentic mediaeval castle in Ireland....

The original tower house of Knappogue Castle was built by Sean Mac-Con MacNamara in 1467. During the 1641 rebellion the castle was occupied by Cronwellian forces. In the 18th and 19th centuries further additions were made to the original structure. The castle was abandoned in the 1920's and was restored by the Hon. Mark Edwin Andrews and his wife Lavonne in 1966.

Today world famous Medieval Banquets are held at the castle. The Castle is also a popular location for wedding receptions a...

The Clare Heritage Centre protrays a traumatic period of Irish history between 1800-1860 under such headings as land tenure, culture, famine, etc. Admission charge. There are two Rent-an-Irish Cottage schemes in the neighbourhood, one sited on high ground overlooking Lake Inchiquin, where there is good trout fishing. The two ruined castles on the Lake margin were O'Brien strongpoints. Corofin is the centre of a complex of lakes which form part of the Fergus headwaters. They offer excellent...