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CO. CLARE BALLYVAUGHAN
GALWAY
With Galway Bay to the north and the This village and small port on the southern shores of Galway Bay grew
Shannon estuary cutting deep into the from a medieval settlement to a centre for trade and tourism from the
Ballyvaughan south, the county of Clare is almost a Galway area. It provides the starting or finishing point for the
Doolin
Lisdoonvarna
peninsula. The limestone rock which signposted “Burren Way”, a walking route through the beautiful
Lahinch
Corofin
Ennistymon
Mountshannon
Milltown
contributes to the traditionally poor Burren landscape that includes a visit to the extensive limestone
Ennis
Quin
Malbay
Killaloe
Kilkee
farmland also gives rise to the Ailwee Caves. The caves were carved out by water some two million
Shannon
Kilrush Killimer beautiful Burren, one of the many years ago and near the entrance you will find the remains of a brown
Tarbert good reasons to visit County Clare. bear, extinct in Ireland for over 10,000 years.
LIMERICK
With a long and fascinating history,
KERRY
CORK there’s plenty to see, from the guestrooms accommodation
spectacular Cliffs of Moher to more Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Tel: (065) 707 7037;
than 250 castles in various states of preservation. The towns of Clare, Fax: (065) 707 7131; Email:
info@hylandsburren.com; Web:
from the narrow streets of Ennis to the old shops and pubs of
www.hylandsburren.com. An open fire mixed with the tranquillity of
Ennistymon, have a special charm you’ll find nowhere else. bygone charm and traditional Irish hospitality will greet you upon
arrival at the Hylands Burren Hotel. The hotel’s relaxing atmosphere
SHANNON matched by quality service and standard is what makes the Hylands
Shannon is Ireland’s newest town. It grew up in the 1960s when Burren Hotel so special and attracts guests to repeatedly return to this
accommodation was needed for the workers of the many hotel of 29 en suite bedrooms all designed with comfort, style and
international companies located at the Shannon Industrial Zone. convenience in mind and include TV, hair dryer, direct dial telephone
Shannon is also home to Ireland’s second largest airport and for and room service. Guests can also enjoy excellent dining facilities and
many years it was an important refuelling stop for transatlantic cuisine and a public bar, which is popular amongst locals and
flights. Today, the thriving town centre is home to over 10,000 regularly frequented by traditional Irish musicians and artists.
people and provides excellent facilities for travellers to relax in
upon their arrival. publicbuilding places of interest
Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Tel: (065) 707 7036; Email:
barbara@aillweecave.ie; Web:
www.aillweecave.ie. Located just a
couple of miles south of Ballyvaughan, Aillwee Cave is Ireland’s
premier show cave. There is a whole labyrinth of caves, pot holes,
underground lakes and streams beneath the surface of The Burren,
but Aillwee is the only one that can be explored without the aid of
special equipment. Expert guides will accompany you during your
leisurely tour through the beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms,
under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which
sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor! Open daily all year
from 10am; December by appointment only. Cheese and honey-
making on site. Farm Shop, Craft Shops, Restaurant & Tea Room.
Extensive parking for cars and coaches.
DID YOU KNOW…?
THE VERY FIRST DUTY-FREE SHOP IN THE WORLD
WAS OPENED IN 1947 AT SHANNON AIRPORT?
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