Activities in County Clare
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Doolin Cave
The Doolin area is popular with cavers. A little over 1km north of Roadford you’ll find Doolin Cave, which boasts an enormous stalactite that looks like a giant squid. The main entrance is at the Fisherstreet Potholes; tour times vary by season.
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Doolin Ferry
Doolin Ferry.
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Lakeside Holiday Park
Besides lakeside camping, this private park rents out a range of watercraft including kayaks and rowboats. The placid waters of Lough Derg are ideal for a day exploring the shore.
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Biddy Early Brewery
A splendid antidote to Ireland’s dismal beer scene (yeah, we know about Guinness but what about some variety, huh?) can be found right at the intersection of the Ennistymon (N85) and the Kilfenora (R481) roads in Inagh, 16km northeast of Ennis. Biddy Early Brewery is a rarity for the Emerald Isle: a great microbrewery serving its own range of beers. The Black Biddy Irish Stout recalls every bit of bold flavour that’s been mass-marketed out of the corporate stouts. All beers are made with natural ingredients and there’s often seasonal specials like Buzzy Biddy, an organic honey beer perfect for long summer nights. Enjoy a pint in the airy pub or outside at tables;…
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University of Limerick Activity Centre
About 3.5km north of Killaloe is the University of Limerick Activity Centre. Here individuals and groups learn such water-based skills as canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. Land-based activities include archery, orienteering and forest games. Kayaking on Lough Derg is the top activity.
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TJ's Angling Centre
You can rent fishing tackle for €15 per day and catch your limit in free advice. It also organises fishing trips, although you can hook trout and pike right here in town.
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Loop Head Adventures
Loop Head Adventures rents gear and gives advice for cycling (bikes €15 per day), fishing (rods and gear €15 per day) and snorkelling (drysuits and gear €35 per day). It’s located a short distance from the lighthouse.
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Tierney’s Cycles & Fishing
Tierney’s Cycles & Fishing has well-maintained mountain bikes costing €20/80 per day/week to hire, including helmet, lock and repair kit. Staff will recommend routes where trucks are less likely to squash you.
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Cliffs of Moher
One of the most enjoyable ways to pass your time in Doolin is by walking the windswept country. Tracks and paths radiate in all directions; the Cliffs of Moher are 6km south.
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Oceanlife Ireland
By the harbour. Has tanks and other equipment for hire and runs a range of courses.
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Cliffs of Moher Cruises
Offers combined Aran Islands trips with Cliffs of Moher cruises on the Jack B.
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Spirit of Killaloe
Offers hour-long cruises of the waters.
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Burren Guided Walks & Hikes
Longtime guide Mary Howard leads groups on a variety of itineraries.
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Burren Wild
John Connolly offers a broad range of walks (from €10) and packages.
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Doolin Ferries
Offers frequent sailings to the islands and the cliffs.
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O’Brien Line
Offers cliff cruises.
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Gerard Madden
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Doolin Ferries
Offers sailings to the islands and the cliffs on the Happy Hooker.
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Cliffs of Moher Cruises
Offers combined Aran Islands trips with Cliffs of Moher cruises on the Jack B.
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Spa Well
At the southern end of town is a spa well, with a sulphur spring, a Victorian pumphouse and an agreeable, wooded setting. The iron, sulphur, magnesium and iodine in the water are supposed to be good for rheumatic and glandular complaints. Closer to the centre, you can drink the water, even if it's not exactly a vintage wine-tasting experience. Look for a trail beside the Roadside Tavern that runs 400m down to two wells by the river. One is high in sulphur, the other iron. Mix and match for a cocktail of minerals.
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Kilrush Shannon Dolphin Trail
This 4km route ends 3km south of Kilrush at Aylevarro Point, where signs have dolphin info and where you can often see Flipper's progeny frolicking offshore.
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Heart of Burren Walks
Local Burren author Tony Kirby leads walks and archaeology hikes.
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Ennis Walking Tours
The best way to explore Ennis is on foot and the best way to appreciate it is with an expert. This com pany offers excellent walks that leave from in front of the tourist office.
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Dolphin Discovery
Two-hour boat rides on the Shannon offer plenty of dolphin-spotting. Trips depart depending on weather and demand.
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Caves
The Doolin area is popular with cavers. The Fisherstreet Potholes are nearby, and Poll na gColm, 5km northeast of Lisdoonvarna, is Ireland's longest cave, with more than 12km of mapped passageways; see www.cavingireland.org for more details. A little over 1km north of Roadford you'll find Doolin Cave, which boasts an enormous stalactite that looks like a giant squid. The main entrance is at the Fisherstreet Potholes; tour times vary by season.
The rocks to the north of Doolin Harbour are honeycombed with an unusual system of undersea caves called the Green Holes of Doolin. They're the longest known undersea caves in temperate waters. Nondivers can look (with care) into…
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