County Clare

The word ‘chláir’ comes from the Irish word for plank. This is in reference to a place just outside Ennis where planks of wood were placed across the River Fergus. The oldest known evidence of human activity in Ireland can be found at the Allwee Caves dating to 10,500 BC. Highlights include The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher, Killaloe, cliff walks and surfing. The highest point is Moylussa Mountain that stands 532m high in The Slieve Bernagh Mountains.

Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 1620

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Durty Nelly's is located on the bridge beside Bunratty Castle. This was originally a small sheebeen and 'according to legend' run by a charming lady called Durty Nelly.  A famous story is that Nelly [...]

Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 16202024-03-09T12:23:14+00:00

Clare Abbey, Ennis. County Clare 1195 

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The first, largest & most important Augustinian House in Ireland Clare Abbey was founded in 1195 and is situated on an elevated site beside the Fergus River. This was the earliest and most important [...]

Clare Abbey, Ennis. County Clare 1195 2023-05-03T15:27:57+00:00

Quin Abbey, Quin. County Clare 1433

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A fortified abbey with an eclectic history Quin Abbey started life out as a church. This was attacked and burnt in 1278 by members of the O'Brien clan. It was then transformed into a [...]

Quin Abbey, Quin. County Clare 14332023-05-03T15:33:49+00:00

Ennis Courthouse, Ennis. County Clare 1850

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A classic courthouse with a trophy from the Crimean war Ennis takes its name from the Irish word 'inis' meaning 'island' in Irish. This is due to its location between 2 streams that [...]

Ennis Courthouse, Ennis. County Clare 18502023-05-03T15:34:55+00:00

Knappogue Castle, Quin. County Clare 1467 

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A magnificent tower house with a fab distillery Knappogue Castle was built in 1467 by Sean MacNamara. Besides a brief confiscation during Cromwell’s Parliament, it remained in the MacNamara's ownership until 1800. It was [...]

Knappogue Castle, Quin. County Clare 1467 2024-03-09T12:20:20+00:00
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