Experience County Clare. Spectacular scenery sets the backdrop for a memorable visit.
One of the outstanding features of County Clare is the spectacular scenery and the diversity of the countryside. The County has an abundance of visual riches from the famous river Shannon and Lough Derg in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, which forms its eastern boundary, to the Burren and the rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastline with its towering cliffs and golden beaches in the west. Come with us and experience its scenic beauty, award winning cuisine and its welcoming people throughout the county.
Clare has a strong capacity to develop compelling experiences. It is home to the world-famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher and the splendid rivers and lakes of East Clare all located within a short distance of Shannon International Airport. It attracts visitors from around the world, all eager to explore the exotic flora, fauna, history, attractions and food culture.
Walking through Clare you will experience amazing landscapes, dramatic and millennia-old monuments with a historical past that is palpable. Throughout Clare, there are hundreds of castles, megalithic tombs, round towers, cathedrals and abbeys from our epic past. Walking is the best way to fully absorb the beauty of Clare. A network of quiet country roads, forest paths, mountain and coastal trails traverse the county. We have well-organised routes including national trails and wonderful loop walks suited to walkers of different levels of fitness. The mountains, sea, rivers and lakes provide amazing backdrops. Each has a unique charm and offers varied activities and experiences at different times of the year.
The Atlantic Ocean, the rivers, lakes and green pasturelands provide Clare with a rich harvest of fine food ingredients. These are creatively used, and you can enjoy great food in formal and casual settings in hotels, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Towns and villages throughout Clare have stores featuring the best of Irish products. Throughout the County you can also discover crafted products made on-site, from cheese and chocolate to woven fashions, pottery and perfumes.
The place to go to witness Irish traditional music, song and dancing is County Clare. The community of traditional music and its impact on the musical life of Clare are immense. Semi-formal music making can be found in several public houses any night of the week throughout the year. We know all the best places. It is an experience not to be missed.
"It would not be an exaggeration to state that county Clare has more musicians and performance events than any other county in Ireland and that the music plays a larger role in the economic, social, and aesthetic life of the county than any music anywhere else on the island." Niall Keegan, lecturer at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick.
One of the outstanding features of County Clare is the spectacular scenery and the diversity of the countryside. The County has an abundance of visual riches from the famous river Shannon and Lough Derg in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, which forms its eastern boundary, to the Burren and the rugged Wild Atlantic Way coastline with its towering cliffs and golden beaches in the west. Come with us and experience its scenic beauty, award winning cuisine and its welcoming people throughout the county.
Clare has a strong capacity to develop compelling experiences. It is home to the world-famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher and the splendid rivers and lakes of East Clare all located within a short distance of Shannon International Airport. It attracts visitors from around the world, all eager to explore the exotic flora, fauna, history, attractions and food culture.
Walking through Clare you will experience amazing landscapes, dramatic and millennia-old monuments with a historical past that is palpable. Throughout Clare, there are hundreds of castles, megalithic tombs, round towers, cathedrals and abbeys from our epic past. Walking is the best way to fully absorb the beauty of Clare. A network of quiet country roads, forest paths, mountain and coastal trails traverse the county. We have well-organised routes including national trails and wonderful loop walks suited to walkers of different levels of fitness. The mountains, sea, rivers and lakes provide amazing backdrops. Each has a unique charm and offers varied activities and experiences at different times of the year.
The Atlantic Ocean, the rivers, lakes and green pasturelands provide Clare with a rich harvest of fine food ingredients. These are creatively used, and you can enjoy great food in formal and casual settings in hotels, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Towns and villages throughout Clare have stores featuring the best of Irish products. Throughout the County you can also discover crafted products made on-site, from cheese and chocolate to woven fashions, pottery and perfumes.
The place to go to witness Irish traditional music, song and dancing is County Clare. The community of traditional music and its impact on the musical life of Clare are immense. Semi-formal music making can be found in several public houses any night of the week throughout the year. We know all the best places. It is an experience not to be missed.
"It would not be an exaggeration to state that county Clare has more musicians and performance events than any other county in Ireland and that the music plays a larger role in the economic, social, and aesthetic life of the county than any music anywhere else on the island." Niall Keegan, lecturer at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at University of Limerick.
Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) in Lough Derg is noted for its early monastic remains, dating to the late 7th century. Among its attractions are a well-preserved Round Tower and the ruins of six churches.
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Situated on the banks of the River Shannon, Killaloe is the ancient birthplace of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland from 1002 to 1014. A 13-arch bridge links the town to County Tipperary,
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The Cliffs of Moher rise to 702 feet at their highest point and range for 5 miles over the Atlantic ocean. The sheer scale and dramatic impact of the cliffs never cease to amaze and delight in equal measure.
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