Things To Do in Clare Coast

The cries of nesting seabirds are faintly audible amid the roar of the Atlantic crashing against the base of these breathtaking cliffs. Undulating for 8km (5 miles) along the coast, the cliffs tower as high as 214m (702 ft.) over the sea. In bad weather, access is (understandably)…

Doolin’s old pubs and restaurants ring with the sound of fiddle and accordion all year long, earning this secluded fishing village a reputation as the unofficial capital of Irish traditional music. Most famous among them is Gus O’Connor’s Pub (Fisher St.; www.gusoconnorsdoolin.com;…

Although the three fabled islands—Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer—are usually associated with Galway, the isles are actually closer to Doolin (roughly 8km/5 miles). Ferries run back and forth to the islands daily during the high season. This company operates cruises to the Cliffs…

This small but well-designed aquarium has all the usual kid pleasers, including slithery conger eels, ferocious sharks, and rubbery rays. There's a touch pool where they can get up close and personal. If you are then inspired to take to the water yourself, the leisure center next…

Atmospheric monastic ruins dating from the 6th century perch upon this unspoiled island in the Shannon Estuary near Kilrush, on Clare’s south coast. A high, round tower and several churches are all that remain of an extensive settlement founded by St. Senan. To visit the island, ask…