Clare
West • Ireland
Cliffs of Moher Atlantic Coastline
The Burren Unique Landscape
Poulnabrone Dolmen Portal Tomb
Traditional Music in Doolin
The Burren Unique Landscape
Poulnabrone Dolmen Portal Tomb
Traditional Music in Doolin
Famous for the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the lunar landscape of the Burren, Clare combines dramatic coastal scenery with unique geology. Traditional Irish music thrives in charming villages like Doolin and Ennis. The Cliffs of Moher rise 214 meters above the Atlantic, stretching for 8 kilometres along Clare's dramatic coastline. The Burren National Park encompasses 1,500 hectares of unique limestone pavement where Arctic, Alpine, and Mediterranean plants grow side by side in an extraordinary natural phenomenon. County Clare is considered the heartland of traditional Irish music, with renowned venues in Doolin, Ennis, and Miltown Malbay hosting year-round sessions and festivals.
The must-see experiences that define this remarkable county
Stand on the 214-meter Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's most visited natural attraction
Explore the unique Burren landscape where Arctic and Mediterranean plants coexist
Experience authentic traditional Irish music sessions in Doolin's legendary pubs
Visit the 5,000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen, Ireland's most photographed monument
Tour Aillwee Cave's underground chambers, waterfalls, and hibernating bat colonies
Walk through Ennis, a charming medieval town with narrow streets and traditional pubs
Discover the historic Bunratty Castle and authentic 19th-century Folk Park
Take the ferry to the Aran Islands from nearby Doolin harbour
Shannon Airport (30 minutes) provides international access. Regular bus services connect to Dublin (4 hours), Cork (2 hours), and Galway (1.5 hours) via Bus Éireann.
May to September offers the warmest weather and wildflower blooms in the Burren. The Willie Clancy Summer School in July attracts traditional music enthusiasts worldwide.
Insider knowledge to enhance your visit
Book Cliffs of Moher visits early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
Wear sturdy shoes for walking on Burren limestone - it can be slippery when wet
Traditional music sessions usually start around 9:30pm in Doolin pubs
Combined tickets offer savings for multiple Burren attractions
Try local specialities like Burren smoked salmon and farmhouse cheeses
Stunning views from across Clare
Cliffs of Moher Atlantic Coastline
The Burren Unique Landscape
Poulnabrone Dolmen Portal Tomb
Traditional Music in Doolin
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