Eilish's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Recommend parking at Guerins Path it’s €5 and you get right out on a quieter part of the cliffs, you can do the cliff walk from here also.
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
Recommend parking at Guerins Path it’s €5 and you get right out on a quieter part of the cliffs, you can do the cliff walk from here also.
A fantastic way to spend the day get a ferry with O Brien’s Doolin Ferry Company to Inisheer in 15 minutes and they also include a trip underneath the cliffs of moher. Rent a bike or get a spin by tractor and trailer around the island, there is a wonderful beach and fantastic playground for kids. All the pubs serve fresh seafood at reasonable prices.
28 locals recommend
Inisheer
A fantastic way to spend the day get a ferry with O Brien’s Doolin Ferry Company to Inisheer in 15 minutes and they also include a trip underneath the cliffs of moher. Rent a bike or get a spin by tractor and trailer around the island, there is a wonderful beach and fantastic playground for kids. All the pubs serve fresh seafood at reasonable prices.
A must do, stroll around doolin and pop into the local pubs to hear some traditional music. All the bars serve food. You can do the cliff walk from here also with a local guide Pat Sweeney his tour begins daily at 10 from O Connors bar. Doolin Cave also well worth a visit.
81 locals recommend
Doolin
A must do, stroll around doolin and pop into the local pubs to hear some traditional music. All the bars serve food. You can do the cliff walk from here also with a local guide Pat Sweeney his tour begins daily at 10 from O Connors bar. Doolin Cave also well worth a visit.
Visit monks sea food bar and have desert next door at the Tea Rooms. Ailwee Caves and the Burren are also on the doorstep from here.
35 locals recommend
Ballyvaughan
Visit monks sea food bar and have desert next door at the Tea Rooms. Ailwee Caves and the Burren are also on the doorstep from here.
Look for Bill O Briens Doolin Ferries for a wonderful safe trip.
16 locals recommend
Doolin2Aran Ferries
Look for Bill O Briens Doolin Ferries for a wonderful safe trip.
Lovely place to go for a swim in the sea or many rock pools, the sea weed baths visit here once a month which is a great experience, there is a lockdown project of painted sea stones on display there which has really taken off. There’s a lovely flat looped walk on the road if you fancy a stroll.
6 locals recommend
Clahane
Lovely place to go for a swim in the sea or many rock pools, the sea weed baths visit here once a month which is a great experience, there is a lockdown project of painted sea stones on display there which has really taken off. There’s a lovely flat looped walk on the road if you fancy a stroll.
Wonderful day trip, great views and enjoy a different side of what co Clare has to offer
62 locals recommend
Loop Head Lighthouse
Wonderful day trip, great views and enjoy a different side of what co Clare has to offer
Great way to spend a day going back in time, lovely gift shop and tea rooms there
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Great way to spend a day going back in time, lovely gift shop and tea rooms there
Neighbourhoods
Take a walk on the prom or play a round of golf in this beautiful village, it has a wonderful array of little boutiques for shopping and a vast selection for places to eat.
84 locals recommend
Lahinch
Take a walk on the prom or play a round of golf in this beautiful village, it has a wonderful array of little boutiques for shopping and a vast selection for places to eat.
Lovely village we’ll worth a visit, have lunch in Vaughans’s bar and restaurant. Visited by meatloaf last week while he played in slane, he enjoyed it so much he flew down the following day for lunch.
22 locals recommend
Liscannor
Lovely village we’ll worth a visit, have lunch in Vaughans’s bar and restaurant. Visited by meatloaf last week while he played in slane, he enjoyed it so much he flew down the following day for lunch.
Burren Perfumery
Great way to spend a few hours in the heart of the Burren.
Our neighbour John McCarthy runs this wonderful business, mention your are staying here and John will take great care of you.
23 locals recommend
Lahinch Surf School
PromenadeOur neighbour John McCarthy runs this wonderful business, mention your are staying here and John will take great care of you.
Wonderful way to spend an hour browsing the fabulous fossils and gifts in this one of a kind shop. Have some coffee and apple pie before you leave a local favourite spot to meet for a chat.
24 locals recommend
The Rock Shop
Wonderful way to spend an hour browsing the fabulous fossils and gifts in this one of a kind shop. Have some coffee and apple pie before you leave a local favourite spot to meet for a chat.
Food scene
Vaughans Anchor Inn
Main StreetWonderful seafood, the fish and chips are a local favourite
Voted Ireland greatest coffee spot, enjoy some of Catriona’s home made fudge and treats while browsing the beautiful gift shop which has amazing views. Local market here for the summer every Thursday. Julie’s lobster truck calls.
18 locals recommend
Moher Cottage
Voted Ireland greatest coffee spot, enjoy some of Catriona’s home made fudge and treats while browsing the beautiful gift shop which has amazing views. Local market here for the summer every Thursday. Julie’s lobster truck calls.
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher StreetLovely food while enjoying the atmosphere of the bar
McGann's Pub
Main StreetGreat spot for food, lovely bar with great traditional music
Great place for Pizza and food a little bit different, right on the prom you can sit out and enjoy the view on a fine day. Also do takeaway
17 locals recommend
Randaddy's
Lahinch Beach FrontGreat place for Pizza and food a little bit different, right on the prom you can sit out and enjoy the view on a fine day. Also do takeaway
Order online and head up to collect, only 10 minutes drive. Gorgeous fresh fish and chips and nice kids menu also.
6 locals recommend
Russell's Fishshop
Order online and head up to collect, only 10 minutes drive. Gorgeous fresh fish and chips and nice kids menu also.
Little gem in Lahinch, great coffee and takeaway breakfast and lunch options.
12 locals recommend
Dodi Cafe
Main StreetLittle gem in Lahinch, great coffee and takeaway breakfast and lunch options.
Great takeaway coffee and breads, always a cue outside it’s such a popular spot
7 locals recommend
Hugo’s Deli
Ennistymon RoadGreat takeaway coffee and breads, always a cue outside it’s such a popular spot
Family fun
Open farm with indoor bouncing castle
Visit this wonderful open farm which is a huge hit with visitors big and small.
46 locals recommend
Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park
R478Visit this wonderful open farm which is a huge hit with visitors big and small.
West Coast Aqua Park
The Marina45 minutes drive away, Great fun for all the family
Grocery shopping
Aldi Ennistymon
Circular RoadSuperValu Ennistymon - Fitzpatrick's
Church StreetTraditional music night with a difference
Christy & Sheila take you into their home, ( socially distanced) and you will enjoy a night of music and storytelling. Needs to be pre booked.
A night you won’t forget, really relaxed and enjoyable music, dancing and storytelling. Like turning the clock back to the roughernas of long ago
Doolin Music House
A night you won’t forget, really relaxed and enjoyable music, dancing and storytelling. Like turning the clock back to the roughernas of long ago