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Aillwee Cave
Ballyvaughan
Co Clare
353 (0)65-707-7036
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Ailwee Cave is on of the finest subterranean cave systems in Ireland and is one of County Clare’s most popular tourist attractions. Visitors can marvel at the vast caverns, stalagtites and waterfalls, or climb the mountain for a glimpse of some of the county’s most spectacular scenery.
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty
Co Clare
353 (0)61 360788
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Bunratty Castle is the most complete Medieval castle in Ireland and as a result is one of the country’s top tourist attractions. Constructed in 1425, the castle has a long and fascinating history. The Folk Park, meanwhile, recreates both rural and urban life in 19th century Ireland, with faithfully reconstructed farmhouses, a church, watermill and even a village street.
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Caherconnell Stone Fort
Carron
Co Clare
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Caherconnell is one of the best preserved stone forts in all of Ireland, with stone walls reaching 14 feet in height. It commonly is believed to have been in use between 400 and 1200 AD, although recent evidence suggests it may have been occupied as lat as the Medieval period. The visitor centre, meanwhile, outlines the history and the realities of day to day life in these stone forts.
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Cliffs of Moher
Doolin
Co Clare
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The Cliffs of Moher offer some of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal vistas, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Reaching a massive 214 metres high, on a clear day the Aran Islands and Galway Bay can be seen in the distance.
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Ennis Friary
Abbey St
Ennis
Co Clare
353 65 682 9100
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The Franciscan Friary in Ennis was founded in the 13th century by the O’Brien family and features a number of magnificent stone carvings, from St Francis displaying the signs of the stigmata, to the beautifully ornate McMahon’s tomb.
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Clare Museum
Arthur’s Row
Ennis
Co Clare
353 (0)65-682 3382
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The Clare Museum uses audio-visual and interactive presentations to chart the history of County Clare. The exhibits draw on artefacts loaned from the De Valera Museum, the National Museum of Ireland and many local artefacts that have never been seen before.
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Killaloe Heritage Centre
Lock Keepers House
Killaloe
Co Clare
353 (0)61 376866
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The Killaloe Heritage Centre charts the history of Celtic Ireland in County Clare, with interactive displays providing a wealth of information on the local area. There are also exhibits on the introduction of Christianity into the region and the development of the monastic tradition.
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Kilkee Waterworld
Circular Road
Kilkee
Co Clare
353 (0)65 56855
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Kilkee Waterworld is an immensely popular day out with families, with a host of facilities for children including a flume water slide, water cannons, geysers, bubble lounges and a lazy river.
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Craggaunowen
Kilmurry
Co Clare
353 (0)61-367 178
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'The Living Past' details the impact the arrival of the Celts had on Ireland and what life in an early Medieval dwelling would have been like. Costumed animators also explain what day to day life would have been like in Ireland during this period.
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