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Shannon

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98,191,19

Doolin

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165,270,10

Ennis

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65,82,13

Bunratty

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63,230,11

Ballyvaughan

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31,36,10

Burren

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67,135,2

Lisdoonvarna

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9,10,15

Kilkee

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8,24,9

Liscannor

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12,19,3

Kilrush

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6,18,1

Killinaboy

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1,4,0

Newmarket on Fergus

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0,0,2

Kilfenora

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20,60,1

Ennistimon

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5,10,1

Killaloe

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1,1,5

Doonbeg

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0,0,1

Ballyvaghan

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3,23,0

Lehinch

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5,9,1

Quin

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6,36,0

Milltown Malbay

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0,3,1

Feakle

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2,2,0

O'Brien's Bridge

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1,1,0

Kilbaha

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2,5,0

Spanish Point

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1,1,0

Sixmilebridge

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0,0,2

Mountshannon

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1,5,0

Kilmaley

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0,1,0

Pro

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  Combines the rugged and the lush with the music and the hsitory 


Con

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  Windy country roads and bad signage! 


In a nutshell

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  did i tell you it was beautiful??? 

 

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Shannon  

Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle, Shannon

 17 Reviews  The name Bunratty, Bun Raite (or possibly, Bun na Raite) in Irish, means the 'bottom' or end of the 'Ratty' river. This river, alongside the castle, flows into the nearby Shannon estuary. Bunratty... 

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Airport

Airport, Shannon

 9 Reviews  Car parking is an extortionate nine euro fifty a day - an utter rip off. You could reduce your costs by parking at the 'Park inn' hotel at eight euro a day (and nothing at all if you drive on the... 

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Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle, Shannon

 2 Reviews  Hmmm... so what does this title mean? Well, in my humble opinion, this should not be considered at "Tourist Trap". But since it is already on the list, I want to add my thoughts. To me, a "Tourist... 

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Doolin  

The Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin

 27 Reviews  Everyone has to see the cliffs. They are breathtaking. Hike to them from Doolin. It's about 8 miles, but sometimes you can con a ride from a tour back to Doolin once you get there. Almost every tour... 

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The Burren

The Burren, Doolin

 13 Reviews  Poulnabrone Dolmen is just the most popular Dolmen of Ireland but in fact it has many siblings in the area of the Burren. In a distance of just about 50 meters you may find another similar such... 

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O'Connors Pub

O'Connors Pub, Doolin

 11 Reviews  Gus O'Connor died in the beginning of 2003 and the new owner tries to set the tradition further, that Gus started and made Doolin so famous for it’s life music. We had a great evening there, sitting... 

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The Aran Islands

The Aran Islands, Doolin

 6 Reviews  As I live in Ireland, I know that Cliffs and Aran Cruises have a combo trip to visit the Aran Islands and view the Cliffs of Moher all in the same day. The boat is named the Jack B . It is a very... 

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O'Connors Pub

O'Connors Pub, Doolin

 5 Reviews  O'Connors is a lively, local pub that serves great food, usually accompanied by irish music played by local people who jsut happen to turn up and play for the fun of it. Traditional Music is played... 

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O'Connors Pub

O'Connors Pub, Doolin

 3 Reviews  Doolin and the O'Connors pub are so attractive that I should like to finish my life there. When I escape from Belgium to land in Ireland, I fill so better and more at Doolin. Don't go there, don't... 

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Ballinalacken Castle Country House

 4 Reviews and 170 Opinions  This is the fantatsic restaurant at the Ballinalacken Hotel, also dueled as our wedding reception... 

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Bunratty  

Bunratty Manor Hotel

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Ballyvaughan  

Aillwee Caves

Aillwee Caves, Ballyvaughan

 7 Reviews  The Burren is a large area of ground made up of limestone. Because limestone is porous, over the years, water has penetrated to the lower strata and formed many caves and chambers... 

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Poulnabrone Dolmen

Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ballyvaughan

 3 Reviews  You will find this tomb on the left as you travel down the curvey R480 from Ballyvaughan. It is not very well marked but all you need to do is watch out (literally, if you are speeding!) for the... 

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Corkscrew Hill

Corkscrew Hill, Ballyvaughan

 1 Review  If you are travelling around the Burren by car and have a spare half hour to spare (or just happen to be travelling this way), take the N67 road that runs between Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna. On... 

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Daly's House
Burren Hotels
Aillwee Cave
Doolin Things to Do
The Lazy Lobster
Doolin Restaurants
Monk's Pub
Ballyvaughan Nightlife
The Old Ground
Ennis Hotels
McDermott's Pub
Doolin Restaurants
Tuamgraney
Shannon Off The Beaten Path
Newtown Castle
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Gregans Castle Hotel
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Religion
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Beach
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Banquets
Shannon Nightlife
Kilfenora Hostel (Shepherd s Rest)
Kilfenora Hotels
Ferries
Shannon Transportation
Airport Shopping
Shannon What to Pack
Durty Nelly's
Shannon Nightlife
Sheedy's Country House Hotel
Lisdoonvarna Hotels
MacCloskey's
Shannon Restaurants
Strangers
Doolin Warnings Or Dangers
Money
Doolin Favorites
Kilkee Bay Hotel
Kilkee Hotels
Clonfert
Shannon Things to Do
Clonmacnoice
Shannon Local Customs
Money
Doolin Warnings Or Dangers
Logue's Liscannor Hotel
Liscannor Hotels
O'Briens Pub
Ballyvaughan Nightlife

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 If you want to get away from the crowded Cliffs of Moher then drive south along the coast towards Loop Head. This area is unfrequented compared to Moher, but is... 

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Q:  Hi, I am getting hopelessly lost in all timetables, trying to find a way to get back to Dublin after Willie Clancy week. I have... 

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A: You are somewhere near Ring of Kerry and Killarney aren't you.? There are trains from Killarney into Dublin Hueston, then I think bus is cheaper option (than a taxi)... 

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The Sweet County Clare

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 "My heart tonight is far away across the rolling sea In the sweet Miltown Malbay, it's there I'd love to be So long ago and far away but nothing can compare My heart's tonight in Ireland in the sweet... 

2

The Cliffs of Moher, the Burren & a lot more !

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 I've got some interesting experiences in County Clare. I'd love to share with you the 18 tips I've written, the 51 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

3

The Cliffs of Moher

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 There is no question that the Cliffs of Moher on the Atlantic coast mid-way between Galway and Limerick were the highlight of our week in Ireland! This 8-km (5-mile) stretch of cliffs towering up to... 

4

Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and the Burren

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 I debated whether I wanted to do a long daytrip from Dublin, after all I had seen a good chunk of the southern part of the country in our 1st 6 days while driving. But I had seen most of what I wanted... 

5

Co. Clare..The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher

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 cg On my roadtrip to County Clare I fell in love with the sights and sounds I saw. The Cliffs of Moher were amazing to see and we also stopped in Doolin on our way bacjk from the cliffs. ride was very... 

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