Links

Here are a few links that you might find of interest…

Burren Guided Walks and Hikes
Burren Guided Walks and Hikes are a guiding service offering everything from short rambles to half and full day guided walks and hikes. Our guiding service is available all year round amid some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. We are based in the village of Fanore on the north west coast of the Burren, County Clare, Ireland.

Burren Hill Walks
Burren Hill Walks provide guided walking tours through the Burren Region of County Clare in Ireland. Under the supervision of an experienced local guide you can enjoy a unique walking experience whilst exploring the historical Burren.

NiceOne
An Irish search engine and directory. Excellent!

Tireolas
A publisher of beautiful and informative books and maps of the whole burren area. A must visit website!

Caher Bridge Garden. Fanore, Co Clare Ireland.
Situated in the heart of the Burren in the beautiful Caher Valley, this award winning one acre plantsman’s garden was begun from scratch in 1999. Using many native plants and creative stonework, it has been specifically designed and created by the owner to sensitively blend into the surrounding landscape..

The Burren College of Art
Burren College of Art is an internationally recognised not for profit charitable trust committed to the initial education of artists, and to their continuing professional development.
They offer graduate, undergraduate and artist residency programmes to students and artists from around the world.

Clare Celtic Clocks
Clare Celtic Clocks is a home based craft in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, born out of the long
time skill of stained glass making, copper crafting and woodworking,

The Burren Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery – Ireland’s oldest working perfumery, in the heart of the Burren.
People can see where the products are made, see them being packaged, visit the still room, talk to staff, walk in the gardens.

Aillwee Cave
In the heart of the Burren, lies one of the oldest caves in Ireland.
This cave was formed by the glacial melt waters of an early ice age. The erosive power of the waters carved out an subterrainian river deep underneath Aillwee mountain..

The Bed and Breakfast Directory
The Bed and Breakfast Directory gives access to B&B Hotel and Guest House accommodation Worldwide.

I & RFB Silversmith, Celtic Jewellery, is based in Doolin, Co. Clare on the west coast of Ireland. They work in silver and gold, making traditional and contemporary jewellery inspired by old celtic patterns.

The Michael Cusack Centre
Michael Cusack was born in Carron, County Clare in 1847 and died in 1906. A fascinating and complex personality, his passion for Gaelic games was matched only by his love of the unique and beautiful Burren limestone landscape where he was born and raised. Cusack was also the model for “The Citizen” in James Joyce’s Ulysses. The project was conceived to celebrate the man and the association that he founded. The original homestead has been fully restored and a contemporary visitor centre developed nearby.

Ocean Villa Bed and Breakfast
Ocean Villa B&B, Clifden, Connemara
Built on the water’s edge at the top of Kingstown Bay on the scenic Sky Road, it commands breathtaking views of hill, sea and landscape.
A quiet, tranquil location, it is an ideal place to break from today’s hectic schedule and enjoy the real treats of nature

Aloha Surf School
Aloha Surf School runs surfing lessons in the heart of the Burren at Fanore Beach, Co. Clare, Ireland.
The beautiful Fanore Beach with all it’s space, solitude and uncrowded surf provides the ideal location for those wanting to learn to surf.
Irish Surfing Association Approved Surf School.

French Holiday Rentals & B&B

“LA TUWAIRE”
Bed and Breakfast in rural Belgium

Caherconnell Stone Fort
Caherconnell Stone Fort, situated 1km south of Poulnabrone dolmen in the heart of the Burren Ireland , offers you the opportunity to visit an exceptionally well – preserved example of the stone forts or stone ringforts, which are to be found in the Burren Ireland..

Bed and Breakfast Ireland
Find quality B&B and Guest House lodgings in Dublin, Connemara, Kerry and throughout the rest of Ireland.
We also list self-catering and farmhouse accommodation. You will find hundreds of quality Bed & Breakfasts and Guesthouses to make your stay a special one.

Peregringo Art & Crafts & Cottage Produce
Our studio is open to visitors.We make wooden hand-painted boxes, tempera and acrylic paintings, lithographs and Celtic designs, book covers and illustrations.

Vasco Dine Wine Deli & Eco Adventure
Restaurant in Fanore, Co. Clare, Ireland.
An all-day restaurant with a large sea-view terrace, Vasco offers breakfast, coffees and cakes as well as a Mediterranean-style lunch and dinner menu.

Ballyvoe Garden, Doolin, Co Clare
This garden is designed to look very simple, but as one moves around it, you begin to find “hidden” pathways leading to other sections or mini gardens. At least 90% of the plants in the garden have been propagated and grown outdoors and are for sale. If they flourish in the harsh Doolin weather, what will they do in your garden?

Mountain View Trekking & Horse Riding Centre
Located just outside the town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare, the Trekking Stable & Riding Centre boasts views of the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and the Connemara Mountains. With many local attractions such as the Doolin Cave, Fanore beach, the Burren Visitor Center and the Cliff Cruises.

Lahinch Golf Club
The Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club:
An Irish treasure loved by pros and amateurs alike.
Phil Mickelson rates Lahinch among his all-time favourite links layouts though that’s what you’d expect from a golf course touched by the magical hands of Old Tom Morris and Alister Mackenzie. Lahinch is a traditional, out-and-back links and is a true classic and you’ll relish every moment, specially the unique challenges of the par 5 4th followed by a blinding par 3 amidst the dunes.

Gort Golf Club
Designed by Ryder Cup star, Christy O’ Connor Junior, and officially opened in August 1996, Gort Golf Club is an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, set in 160 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of the world famous Burren.
The course lies within 200 yards of the historic monastic settlement of Kilmacduagh. Christy Jnr., himself was particularly excited by the new course at Gort, where he regards, the four Par 3′s as among the best on offer at any course in Ireland.

Doolin Cave
Doolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world. From the moment you descend over 80ft into the first tunnel, with your guide, you will enter a world carved by water.

Ballyvaughan Tourism Ireland
Tourist Information Point
The Tourist Information Point is located at the Visitor Centre at the rear of The Village Stores. Staff are trained to deal with tourist queries and have knowledge and experience to provide both domestic, and international visitors to the Burren, with a high quality service of information so that they can obtain a greater experience of this unique area. A large range of literature, maps and suggested walks in the Burren is available. In addition, for walkers, a “pick up” and “drop off” service is available by arrangement.

Crosbies Ennistymon
An award winning shop in the 19th Century Market town of Ennistymon, Co. Clare.
Crosbie stocks a unique range of items including Irish Handcrafts, pottery, jewellery, soft furnishings.