Things to Do - Places To See
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & PLACES FOR YOU TO VISIT
Cliffs of Moher
Doolin - Home of traditional Irish Music
Burren Green Roads & Hiking routes
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Fanore Graveyard - Killonaghan
The Aran Islands
Burren National Park
Corcomroe Abbey
Pinnacle Well & Salter House
Gleninagh Castle and Holy Well
Killinaboy Church
Leamaneh Castle & Tower House
The Burren Centre, Kilfenora
IF YOU WANT TO WINE, DINE OR A JUST A CUP OF COFFEE...
Monks Ballyvaughan - seafood restaurant & bar is located on the seafront in Ballyvaughan. It is renowned for fresh, local produce with amazing views of Galway Bay.
Tea & Garden Rooms Ballyvaughan - an award-winning restaurant serving fine foods using only the freshest ingredients from their gardens and local suppliers.
L'Arco Italian Restaurant Ballyvaughan - Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria
Burren Fine Wine & Food - two miles from Ballyvaughan - specialising in summer lunches, afternoon tea, guided eco walks and cycles.
Doolin Cave & Visitor Centre - Home to the Great Stalactite. Wild at the Cave is located here
FANCY A PINT!!!
O'Donohue's Pub Fanore - our local pub famous for its fresh and tasty fish and chips and a creamy pint of Guinness.
Gus O'Connor's Pub Doolin - a traditional tavern, opened in 1832, offering Irish food, outdoor benches and nightly live music.
McGanns Pub Doolin - a family run pub and restaurant, open all year round in the heart of Doolin with Irish Traditional Music.
McDermott's Pub Doolin - a traditional Irish pub serving bar food daily and traditional Irish music nightly with some of the finest musicians in Ireland.
The Roadside Tavern Lisdoonvarna - home to fantastic traditional music, locally sourced organic food and the finest micro-brewery beers. The Burren Storehouse next door is an airy, spacious and laid-back place with a menu of authentic Italian pizzas and seafood.
FOR FUN & ADVENTURE WHY NOT
Swim & Surf At Fanore Blue Flag Beach
Take a Burren Mountain Tour
Fish Off The Rocks at Black Head
Go Birdwatching on The Rine Peninsula accessible by foot from the R477.
Hike or Walk the Caher Valley & Black Head Looped walks, Fanore to Ballyvaughan trail and the Burren Way. Each of these walks takes you across the Burren's green roads and its limestone pavements with beautiful vistas of The Burren, Aran Islands & The Atlantic Ocean.
Cycle all or a section of the Burren Cycle Way
Go Rock Climbing at Ballyryan - Check out Climbit.ie
Go Horse Riding on Fanores green roads and Fanore Beach
Visit Moher Hill Farm and Leisure Park
Go Underground at Doolin Cave - home of the Great Stalactite. At 7.3 metres (23feet) it is the longest free-hanging stalactite in Europe.
Visit Aillwee Cave & Birds of Prey Centre
AND FOR GIFTS, ARTS & CRAFTS
The Famous Burren Food Trail - Includes Local Artisan Food Products From The Ailwee Caves, Burren Smokehouse, St Tolas Cheese & Hazel Mountain Chocolates
The Ballyvaughan Crafts Fair - is held Every Sunday During The Summer Season In The Village Hall.
Burren Perfumery - Selling Perfumes Inspired By The Landscape Of The Burren.
Burren Smokehouse & Taste the Atlantic Salmon Experience - how to smoke salmon, taste delicious Irish foods in the tasting room at the Burren Smokehouse.
Quinn’s Craft Shop - Is Located In The Heart Of Ballyvaughan Village With A Selection Of Pottery, Jewellery, Woollens Etc.
OR IF YOU NEED SOME GROCERIES
Siopa Fanore - Is our Local Grocery Shop and For The Sea Angler stocks Rods, Reels, Lures and all your fishing needs.
Ballyvaughan Spar Shop - Sells Groceries, Wines & Deli Counter with Linn Fashion & Gift Shop next door
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market - Local Farmers Market Selling Quality Food From Local Producers – Open Saturdays From April To October.
Supervalue in Ennistymon is a large Supermarket. and only a 35 Minutes’ Drive.
