Lahinch Seaworld and Leisure Centre invites you to explore the world beneath the waves and discover the awesome wealth of the Atlantic Ocean in a thrilling and dramatic way. Open all year.
The Prom. Lahinch
Tel. 065-7081900.
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The Caherconnell is a large and perfect fort 140-145 feet in external diameter, nearly circular in plan. It is 12 feet thick and from 6-14 feet high. The masonry consists of large blocks many 3feet long and 2ft. 6in.high. The inner face is almost perfect.' Archaeology of the Burren: Prehistoric Forts and Dolmens in North Clare - Thomas Johnson Westropp.

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The Burren Display Centre, Kilfenora, helps interpret this fascinating area with audio visual and display supports.

The Centre is open daily, March-October, 10.00am 5.00pm, with extended hours during July and August 9.30am - 6.00pm.

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Tel. 065 708 8030

The Burren Display Centre, Kilfenora, helps interpret this fascinating area with audio visual and display supports.

The Centre is open daily, March-October, 10.00am 5.00pm, with extended hours during July and August 9.30am - 6.00pm. Tel. 065~7088030.

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With its stalactites, stalagmites, relics of bears, and a waterfall, the superb Aillwee Cave has become one of Ireland’s leading attractions. An essential part of any tour to the Burren. Open daily, mid-March to early November.

The Aillwee Cave is open daily, from 10.00am to 5.3Opm Mid - March to 4th November. 10. 00am to 6.30pm July and August. For further information Tel. 065 7077036.

One of the delights of the Burren is the Cistercian Abbey of Corcomroe, beautifully titled 'St. Mary's of the Fertile Rock.' The chancel area (around the altar) of Corcomroe has some of the finest stone carving in Ireland. It was founded in 1195 by the O'Briens, Kings of Thomond on land that they wished to annex. As the domestic buildings have largely vanished, the church is the main item of interest.

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So many high crosses adorned the cathedral grounds at Kilfenora, that it became known as 'The City of the Crosses'.

Today the 12th century Doorty Cross near the cathedral door and the West Cross, 'The Cross in the Field', are among the most outstanding surviving examples. There is a wealth of mediaeval detail to be seen and admired in the now unroofed chancel: three-light cast window, carved tomb, and various effigial slabs.

Poulnabrone Dolmen or Portal Tomb in the Burren, is one of the most photographed of all the monuments in Ireland.

Its dramatic sitting on the limestone pavements makes as much impact on one's senses as the most famous piece of modern sculpture does. High praise indeed, for its builders of more than 6,000 years ago.

Polished stone axeheads, a bone pendant and other small pieces of jewellery were also discovered. Animal bone identified included horse, cow, pine martin and most unusually, the wood martin.

Recent conservation work ensures Poulnabrone's survival for another 6,000 years.
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Portrays the traumatic period of Irish culture, which included famine and emigration. It offers a professional genealogical service to persons wishing to trace their ancestry. Open year round.

A Genealogical Research Form which can be obtained by writing to or indeed visiting the centre gives details on the source material available as well as detailing the Research Fees. More ...

A Stunning Underworld Experience

Doolin Cave is one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions. It is a truly authentic experience. ‘The Great Stalactite’ It is your only opportunity to see such a large free hanging stalactite anywhere in the world.

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Home of the O'Dea Clan until 1691, this castle is situated in one of the richest archaeological areas in Europe. A complete guide and history of the monuments is available at Dysert O'Dea Castle which is open from 10.00am to 6.00pm May to September inclusive.

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Burren Hill Walks provide guided walks in the Burren region ranging from gentle rambles to more rigorous hill climbs. The walks give the visitor an opportunity to see the Burren off the beaten track while availing of the knowledge of a local guide.

For further details, contact Lahinch Fáilte today.

The 'Burren Way' is a 26 mile (42kms) signposted walking trail between Lahinch and Ballyvaughan in North Clare. The route brings the walker from Lahinch, along by the Cliffs of Moher, on to Doolin and Ballinalacken. It then continues, mostly along the Green Roads, across the Burren landscape to Ballyvaughan.

For further details, contact Shannon Region Tourism

An Gorta Mor Memorial was erected to the memory of the victims of the great potato crop failures of 1845 to 1850 known as the Great Hunger (An Gorta Mor) and dedicated on August 20 1995 – the 150th anniversary of that tragedy. It is located across from a deserted workhouse and mass grave on the Lahinch Road between Ennistymon and Lahinch. It was erected by a combined effort of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Board of Erin and Board of America and the Clare County Council.

The monument was designed by an artist from Co Kerry and depicts an account found in Book 4 of the archived papers of the Workhouse preserved in the Ennistymon Library. The account centered on a note that was pinned to the torn shirt of a barefoot orphan boy who was left at the workhouse door on the freezing cold morning of February 25, 1848.