Kevin’s Burren and Cliffs of Moher day-trip
Burren and Cliffs of Moher day-trip
Some of my favourite history, archaeology and scenic locations accessible on a day trip by car to the South of our home. Pick your favourite and plan your own trip.
This Hiberno-Norman tower is described by Seamus Heaney as the most important building in Ireland. Thoor Ballylee is a fine and well-preserved fourteenth-century tower but its major significance is due to its close association with his fellow Nobel laureate for Literature, the poet WB Yeats. It was here the poet spent summers with his family and was inspired to write some of his finest poetry, making the tower his permanent symbol.
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Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower
This Hiberno-Norman tower is described by Seamus Heaney as the most important building in Ireland. Thoor Ballylee is a fine and well-preserved fourteenth-century tower but its major significance is due to its close association with his fellow Nobel laureate for Literature, the poet WB Yeats. It was here the poet spent summers with his family and was inspired to write some of his finest poetry, making the tower his permanent symbol.
Kilmacduagh is an ancient monastic site with an amazingly preserved round tower built to protect the monks from Viking invaders.
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Kilmacduagh Abbey
Kilmacduagh is an ancient monastic site with an amazingly preserved round tower built to protect the monks from Viking invaders.
Poulnabrone dolmen is a 6,000 years old burial monument. It is located within 1km of the 10th Century Caherconnell Stone Fort making them an ideal destination to see 5,000 years of Irelands built heritage.
41 locals recommend
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Poulnabrone dolmen is a 6,000 years old burial monument. It is located within 1km of the 10th Century Caherconnell Stone Fort making them an ideal destination to see 5,000 years of Irelands built heritage.
Doolin for some food and Irish music and a walk to the Cliffs of Moher for the fit. You can head back up the coast road to us via Cliffs of Moher, Ballyvaughan and Kinvara (Dunguaire Castle). There are excellent cafes and restaurants in Kinvara.
81 locals recommend
Doolin
Doolin for some food and Irish music and a walk to the Cliffs of Moher for the fit. You can head back up the coast road to us via Cliffs of Moher, Ballyvaughan and Kinvara (Dunguaire Castle). There are excellent cafes and restaurants in Kinvara.
The 10th Century Caherconnell Stone Ringfort is located at V95 YK31 and is within 1km of the 6,000 year old Poulnabrone dolmen.
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Caherconnell Stone Fort
The 10th Century Caherconnell Stone Ringfort is located at V95 YK31 and is within 1km of the 6,000 year old Poulnabrone dolmen.
St Tola Goat Farm is a very special place and is sometimes open to the general public. Private tours can be done by arrangement.
Near Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher
Web: st-tola .ie
Phone 065 68 36633
Saint Tolas
Kilrush RoadSt Tola Goat Farm is a very special place and is sometimes open to the general public. Private tours can be done by arrangement.
Near Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher
Web: st-tola .ie
Phone 065 68 36633
The Flaggy Shore is a beautiful area to go for a walk by the sea or on quiet country lanes. Linnane's is a traditional Irish Pub which server quality local seafood.
Another option here is the oyster workshop and tasting with Gerry on the adjacent quayside. Search for "Shuck Off" in Air BnB Experiences.
https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/231945
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Linnane's Lobster Bar
The Flaggy Shore is a beautiful area to go for a walk by the sea or on quiet country lanes. Linnane's is a traditional Irish Pub which server quality local seafood.
Another option here is the oyster workshop and tasting with Gerry on the adjacent quayside. Search for "Shuck Off" in Air BnB Experiences.
https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/231945
The land is covered in natural stone flags. It makes it a great place to walk when the ground is wet. Just watch that you don’t twist your ankle between the rocks.
Burren National Park
The land is covered in natural stone flags. It makes it a great place to walk when the ground is wet. Just watch that you don’t twist your ankle between the rocks.