Maureen's Guidebook
Local Beaches
Spanish Point Beach
Approximately half a mile from house our local beach
Whitestrand, Miltown Malbay
Another lovely local beach
Lahinch Beach
Ennistymon RoadLovely town in our locality with a large but very busy beach
Local surf company in Spanish Point, provides lessons and hire of equipment and wetsuits also in Lahinch
Whitewater Surf Company
Local surf company in Spanish Point, provides lessons and hire of equipment and wetsuits also in Lahinch
North Clare Sea Kayaking
Golf
Spanish Point Golf Club
Spanish Point RoadOur Local Golf Club
Not far from us, another great golf club also lovely for that special occasion meal or afternoon tea, pre booking is advised.
17 locals recommend
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg Ireland
Not far from us, another great golf club also lovely for that special occasion meal or afternoon tea, pre booking is advised.
Lahinch Golf Club
Great local golf club booking is required
Food Scene
Lovely restaurant and bar food very close to house nice for night out
16 locals recommend
Bellbridge House Hotel
Lovely restaurant and bar food very close to house nice for night out
Lahinch Coast Hotel
Station RoadLovely family run hotel nice food if visiting Lahinch
Danny Mac's
Main StreetGreat bar food at good prices, very popular spot pre booking advised
The original Lahinch Ice cream stop! And still the best place to stop off for a 99 loved by kids of all ages 😉
O'Connors Ice Cream Shop Lahinch
The original Lahinch Ice cream stop! And still the best place to stop off for a 99 loved by kids of all ages 😉
Good local eatery, booking is not strictly necessary but recommended
14 locals recommend
The Old Bakehouse Restaurant
Main StreetGood local eatery, booking is not strictly necessary but recommended
Michelin starred pub, fantastic food, pre booking essential. Great place for a special occasion.
16 locals recommend
Wild Honey Inn
Kincora RoadMichelin starred pub, fantastic food, pre booking essential. Great place for a special occasion.
If you are day tripping to the Cliffs of mohair or Doolin this is a good place to stop off for lunch
7 locals recommend
Stonecutters Kitchen
If you are day tripping to the Cliffs of mohair or Doolin this is a good place to stop off for lunch
One of the most famous pubs in Doolin, always busy but good bar food, traditional music sessions 363 days of the year.
54 locals recommend
Gus O'Connor's Pub
Fisher StreetOne of the most famous pubs in Doolin, always busy but good bar food, traditional music sessions 363 days of the year.
Best smoked salmon in Ireland, exported worldwide. Stop off here to learn how its made and get free tastings. If you are a Foodie this is a must visit!
24 locals recommend
Burren Smokehouse
Kincora RoadBest smoked salmon in Ireland, exported worldwide. Stop off here to learn how its made and get free tastings. If you are a Foodie this is a must visit!
Visit Bunratty Castle at night for one of their famous banquets, pre booking is essential
Bunratty Castle
Visit Bunratty Castle at night for one of their famous banquets, pre booking is essential
If you are day tripping in the burren this is a must stop for Ice cream (all natural, farm produced)
8 locals recommend
Linalla Irish Ice Cream
If you are day tripping in the burren this is a must stop for Ice cream (all natural, farm produced)
Vaughans Anchor Inn
Main StreetWell known Seafood restaurant
Moher Cottage
Great little coffee stop
Bunratty Mead & Liqueur Company Limited
Low RoadIf you are in bunratty this may be worth a visit
Barrtrá Seafood Restaurant
Well known, long established local seafood restaurant
Tasty Station Restaurant
1 Church StGreat little restaurant in Lahinch, pre booking advised
Great for a spot of lunch or dinner if you are visiting bunratty, some nice little gift shops nearby also.
13 locals recommend
The Creamery Bar
Old Bunratty RoadGreat for a spot of lunch or dinner if you are visiting bunratty, some nice little gift shops nearby also.
Great little Chinese takeaway if passing through Lahinch. Highly recommended.
Pearl Garden Restaurant
Main StreetGreat little Chinese takeaway if passing through Lahinch. Highly recommended.
Great little restaurant if visiting ennis, a bit off the beaten track but definitely worth a visit.
Peppermill
Quin RoadGreat little restaurant if visiting ennis, a bit off the beaten track but definitely worth a visit.
Great little family style restaurant in the tesco shopping center in Ennis. Fast and filling food. Don't be put off if there is a long que outside the door as it moves very quickly. The maximum wait is usually about 5/10 minutes.
Sherwood Inn
Francis StreetGreat little family style restaurant in the tesco shopping center in Ennis. Fast and filling food. Don't be put off if there is a long que outside the door as it moves very quickly. The maximum wait is usually about 5/10 minutes.
Sightseeing
Our Local town land well known for its traditional Irish Music and home of the Willy Clancy Summer School
17 locals recommend
Milton Malbay
Our Local town land well known for its traditional Irish Music and home of the Willy Clancy Summer School
If you are interested in Irish history or beliefs then make sure to visit St. Joseph's well its approximately a quarter of a mile from Athas just walk along the road in the opposite direction to Spanish Point and you will find it
St.Josephs Well
If you are interested in Irish history or beliefs then make sure to visit St. Joseph's well its approximately a quarter of a mile from Athas just walk along the road in the opposite direction to Spanish Point and you will find it
Beautiful Scenic area not far from Spanish Point it will take about 45 mins to drive there from Spanish Point but lovely to visit if you are new to the area stop for a quick look in Lahinch and Liscannor if you are making a day out of it. Liscannor is the home of John Holland the inventor of the submarine there is a lovely little Dock area on the way in to the town which is nice to have a look at
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
Beautiful Scenic area not far from Spanish Point it will take about 45 mins to drive there from Spanish Point but lovely to visit if you are new to the area stop for a quick look in Lahinch and Liscannor if you are making a day out of it. Liscannor is the home of John Holland the inventor of the submarine there is a lovely little Dock area on the way in to the town which is nice to have a look at
Great for photographers sea can be choppy so just be aware not to do after a large meal!
11 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher Cruises
Great for photographers sea can be choppy so just be aware not to do after a large meal!
Great place for families with small children, lots of animals to interact with and go carts for the slightly older children, nice coffee shop and some seasonal activities check their website for more on that
46 locals recommend
Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park
R478Great place for families with small children, lots of animals to interact with and go carts for the slightly older children, nice coffee shop and some seasonal activities check their website for more on that
Great place to visit plenty to do here, check out their website for more information, opening times and seasonal activities. They have a fantastic birds of prey centre and also lovely gift shops. Allow a bit of time for this visit, it's good to tie in with a day visiting the burren
157 locals recommend
Aillwee Cave
Great place to visit plenty to do here, check out their website for more information, opening times and seasonal activities. They have a fantastic birds of prey centre and also lovely gift shops. Allow a bit of time for this visit, it's good to tie in with a day visiting the burren
A beautiful little perfumery and cafe lovely to visit on a summer day!
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
A beautiful little perfumery and cafe lovely to visit on a summer day!
Doolin
Beautiful Scenic village well known for its traditional music and craic!
Great cave to visit and kids will love it but not suitable for anyone with a disability as there are a lot of steps to go down to the cave and to come back up as well! There are platforms along the way where you can stop and take a well earned rest! Lovely to see though would recommend, if you are making a day of it I would suggest stopping off in Doilin village for a wander around and maybe a spot of lunch
83 locals recommend
Doolin Cave
Great cave to visit and kids will love it but not suitable for anyone with a disability as there are a lot of steps to go down to the cave and to come back up as well! There are platforms along the way where you can stop and take a well earned rest! Lovely to see though would recommend, if you are making a day of it I would suggest stopping off in Doilin village for a wander around and maybe a spot of lunch
Lovely place to visit, plenty to see and do here great place for both adults and children allow a few hours lots to do here, there is the castle, bunratty village, Georgian house, Animals, walled garden and play and eating areas check Shannon heritage website in advance for daily demonstrations such as butter making and apple pie making with Ban an Ti (lady of the house) great family day out and a must see for tourists.
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Lovely place to visit, plenty to see and do here great place for both adults and children allow a few hours lots to do here, there is the castle, bunratty village, Georgian house, Animals, walled garden and play and eating areas check Shannon heritage website in advance for daily demonstrations such as butter making and apple pie making with Ban an Ti (lady of the house) great family day out and a must see for tourists.
Re created early celtic settlement, and a castle great place to visit with children or for anyone interested in Irish heritage, also some seasonal activities available check out shannon heritage website for information on that, some animals such as wild boars lots of space for children to run around
35 locals recommend
Craggaunowen
Re created early celtic settlement, and a castle great place to visit with children or for anyone interested in Irish heritage, also some seasonal activities available check out shannon heritage website for information on that, some animals such as wild boars lots of space for children to run around
The falls in Ennistymon is a nice place to visit if you are driving through the town.Follow the signs for the falls Hotel you can park here and walk down by the falls there is also a small donkey sanctuary here, the falls Hotel is also a nice spot for lunch
22 locals recommend
Ennistimon
The falls in Ennistymon is a nice place to visit if you are driving through the town.Follow the signs for the falls Hotel you can park here and walk down by the falls there is also a small donkey sanctuary here, the falls Hotel is also a nice spot for lunch
Kind of in the middle of nowhere and not too much to do here but if you're a Fr. Ted fan maybe worth a visit. Close enough to the burren and burren perfumery
17 locals recommend
Father Ted's House
Kind of in the middle of nowhere and not too much to do here but if you're a Fr. Ted fan maybe worth a visit. Close enough to the burren and burren perfumery
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Historical burial grounds in the burren
Dromore Woods
Nice nature reserve for walking
If you aren't afraid of heights this is a great way to view the Cliffs of mohair
14 locals recommend
Doolin Cliff Walks
If you aren't afraid of heights this is a great way to view the Cliffs of mohair
Beautiful place for a day trip also lovely horseshoe beach in kilkee
10 locals recommend
Kilkee Cliff Walk
Beautiful place for a day trip also lovely horseshoe beach in kilkee
Shannon Ferries
N67If you are planning a day trip to Kerry this is the fastest route
Scenic place for a day trip, sometimes you can spot whales or dolphins
62 locals recommend
Loop Head Lighthouse
Scenic place for a day trip, sometimes you can spot whales or dolphins
Doonagore Castle
If you are heading to Doolin, you will see this beautiful castle along your way
Knappogue Castle
Quin RdNice place for a visit
If you are interested in history then you will want to see Ennis Friary, built by the Franciscan monks in the late 13th century
8 locals recommend
Ennis Friary
Lower Abbey StIf you are interested in history then you will want to see Ennis Friary, built by the Franciscan monks in the late 13th century
Experience one of Clare's more unique attractions of watching border collies rounding up sheep at Caherconnell Stone Fort (Close to and could be combined with trip to poulnabrone dolmen or burren perfumery, or Fr Teds house)
9 locals recommend
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Experience one of Clare's more unique attractions of watching border collies rounding up sheep at Caherconnell Stone Fort (Close to and could be combined with trip to poulnabrone dolmen or burren perfumery, or Fr Teds house)
Nature cruise for spotting dolphins, birds and marine life. As well as dolphins you can see feral goats on Rehy Hill, grey seals and sometimes humpback whales in early Autumn.
16 locals recommend
Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt
Nature cruise for spotting dolphins, birds and marine life. As well as dolphins you can see feral goats on Rehy Hill, grey seals and sometimes humpback whales in early Autumn.
Nice place to visit on a day trip plenty of space for children to stretch their legs and nice little coffee shop
29 locals recommend
Vandeleur Walled Garden
Killimer RoadNice place to visit on a day trip plenty of space for children to stretch their legs and nice little coffee shop
Clare Museum
Collection of over 400 artificats of Clare origin
If you are trying to trace your Irish heritage this is the place to go.
Clare Heritage & Genealogy Centre
Church StreetIf you are trying to trace your Irish heritage this is the place to go.
If you are a rugby fan and fancy a day out in Limerick then a visit to Thomand Park the home of Munster Rugby is a must do.
13 locals recommend
Thomond Park Stadium
Cratloe RoadIf you are a rugby fan and fancy a day out in Limerick then a visit to Thomand Park the home of Munster Rugby is a must do.
Things to do/kids
Closest movie theatre great if you want to go see a movie not too far approx 30 mins drive from house
Empire Movieplex Ennis
36 Parnell StClosest movie theatre great if you want to go see a movie not too far approx 30 mins drive from house
Dennis's Den - Funworld
Quin RoadGreat for smallies, Ennis is also a nice town in the locality to go shopping
West Clare Railway
Old railway with vintage steam engines, good day out for kids
Aviation education, flight simulators and aviation museum, pre booking essential for flight simulators
Atlantic Air Adventures
Shannon RoadAviation education, flight simulators and aviation museum, pre booking essential for flight simulators
Ardnacrusha Power Station
Open to the public, unique visitor experience.
Clare Paintball - Deerpark Outdoor Centre
Fun day out!
Planet Entertainment Centre Ennis
Showgrounds RoadClosest bowling alley with play center for smaller children
The Farmyard
Working farm that allows children to interact with the animals
Barneys KidzClub
Gort RoadGood for smaller kids
West Coast Aqua Park
The MarinaGreat outdoor activity Park for teenagers/competent swimmers
Local Supermarkets & Shops
Local Supermarket in Miltown Malbay. Local playground is also located here
Local Supermarket, fairly large selection of most items
11 locals recommend
SuperValu Miltown Malbay - Jones
Ennis RoadLocal Supermarket, fairly large selection of most items
Hynes Londis
Bank PlaceLocal Supermarket in Miltown Malbay
Aldi Ennistymon
Circular RoadNearest Aldi supermarket
Kilrush Farmers Market
Good little farmers market
Leonard vaughan Service station 24hr fuel
Spanish Point RoadClosest Garage and handy little convience store
Gift shop selling rocks, fossils, gems & jewellery en route to the Cliffs of Moher nice little coffee shop also
24 locals recommend
The Rock Shop
Gift shop selling rocks, fossils, gems & jewellery en route to the Cliffs of Moher nice little coffee shop also
Local pubs
Great bar well known for its traditional music sessions check in window of bar to find out what nights music is available.
8 locals recommend
Friels Pub(lynchs)
Mullagh RoadGreat bar well known for its traditional music sessions check in window of bar to find out what nights music is available.
Cogans Bar & Restaurant
Main StreetLovely local bar that serves bar food
Bellbridge House Hotel