Things to Do in Clare Scattery Island A small monastic settlement a few kilometres from the Kilrush shore, Scattery Island boasts a still-functioning lighthouse, six ancient church ruins and one of the highest round towers (120ft/36.5m) in the country. A historic island, Scattery has seen its fair share of invasions and has plenty of far-fetched legends and tales to tell.
Aillwee & Doolin Caves
Durty Nellys in Bunratty Celebrating 400 years in 2020. An amazingly authentic Irish pub where visitors can enjoy great craic, traditional music and excellent food and drink. Nelly’s sing songs are legendary.
At the Aillwee Cave, take a tour of this stony underworld of winding passages, chasms, strange rock formations and waterfalls. While at Doolin Cave with its famous Great Stalactite, head 200ft underground to go an astonishing 350 million years back in time.
Loop Head & Lighthouse On the Loop Head Peninsula, right on the very western edge of Clare, you’ll find this pristine lighthouse, with views that unravel all the way to the Cliffs of Moher. Head to the top of the lighthouse to take it all in from a 90-metre height and keep an eye out for the 160+ dolphins that call these waters home.
Craggaunowen Ireland’s award winning Prehistoric Park. Explore the roots of the people, animals and artefacts of our Celtic ancestors of over 1,000 years ago. Experience Craggaunowen Castle, explore the ‘Brendan Boat’, the boat in which Tim Severin sailed from Ireland to the United States and see how Celts made their homes on a Crannóg. Open April to October. https://www.craggaunowen.ie
Poulnabrone Dolmen One of the most memorable spots in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, sitting high on a limestone plateau you’ll find the ancient Poulnabrone Dolmen. This portal tomb is one of Ireland’s most recognisable archaeological sites and is the oldest megalithic monument in the country.
The Burren Ticking all the boxes as an historical, geomorphic, geological and archaeological wonder, the intriguing stony karst landscape of the Burren is a marvel to roam, cycle, spot unique flora and fauna on and even follow a food trail over. At its UNESCO-recognised geopark, discover the longest cave system in Ireland, the largest stalactite in Europe and plenty more.
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