Kilfenora

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Introducing Kilfenora

Kilfenora (Cill Fhionnúrach) lies on the southern fringes of the Burren, 8km southeast of Lisdoonvarna. It’s a small place, like its diminutive 12th-century cathedral. There are several high crosses in its churchyard. Low polychromatic buildings surround its compact centre.

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The town has a strong music tradition that rivals that of Doolin, but without the crowds. The Kilfenora Céili Band (684 2228; www.kilfenoraceiliband.com) is a celebrated community that’s been playing for 100 years. Its traditional music features fiddles, banjos, squeezeboxes and more. It often plays Wednesday nights at Linnane’s.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. Frida1 avatar
    RE: How much time in the Burren?

    by Frida1 24 June 2009

    I completely disagree with the above poster. The Burren is a fascinating landscape with many evocative historical sites. Aside from…
  2. Frida1 avatar
    RE: A week exploring my (Black Irish) ancestory in W & SW Ireland. Best route?

    by Frida1 15 May 2009

    I can't speak to anything particular to Black Irish history, but there is so much to see in Galway County, maybe going some into County…
  3. kareeze avatar
    RE: Best of North and South Combined

    by kareeze 05 January 2009

    I just did a trip like this in the summer. We spent 2 days in Dublin, then rented a car and headed to Glendalough, stopped and saw Kilkenny…

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