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BUNRATTY
The picturesque village of Bunratty is famed for its spectacular
15th century castle complete with sumptuous period furnishings.
The nearby folk park features a reconstructed Irish village.
Bunratty Heights B&B is only minutes walk from Ireland's premier
tourist attraction. No visit to Bunratty is complete without a
site seeing tour of the castle.
THE
WEST OF IRELAND
is known the world over for the beauty of its landscape and
the warmth of its welcome. From Bunratty you're ideally placed
to explore it all. From picturesque villages to bustling country
towns. From the wild country of Connemara to the mighty Shannon
river and the unique atmosphere of the Burren.
Dromoland Castle and Golf Links
The castle, a magnificent Renaissance structure
built in the 16th century, was once the royal seat of the O'Brien
clan. Refurbished and transformed into a luxury Tourist attraction
in 1962, it retains priceless reminders of the Castle's historic
past. On the Castle's
375-acre visitors can hunt, fish, ride horseback, golf, play
tennis and more.
THE ARAN ISLANDS
The Irish-speaking Aran Islands are Europe's westernmost point.
Inishmór, the largest island, is home to the impressive
Iron Age fortress of Dun Aengus. Inisheer - whose atmospheric
beauty has attracted countless writers and artists over the
years - has a history dating right back to a 4th century monastic
settlement.
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Rising over 700 feet high and stretching for five miles along
the coast, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher offer unforgettable
coastal walks and an unparalleled view of the Atlantic seascape.
THE BURREN
For generations the Burren in County Clare has been a source
of fascination and enjoyment for visitors to the west of Ireland.
Its name comes from the Irish for 'rocky place' - an understatement
as anyone who's ever experienced the extraordinary limestone
landscape at first hand will attest. The Burren is home to a
rich variety of flora and fauna and an area of major interest
to walkers and nature enthusiasts alike.
ENNIS
The busy market town of Ennis on the river Fergus is a friendly
town with a lively pub and restaurant scene. Founded in Medieval
times, the countryside surrounding Ennis is home to a host of
abbeys, castles and ancient monuments including the beautiful
13th century Ennis Friary. Ennis was the winner of the 2005
Tidy Town of Ireland, which is a prestigious award only given to
towns maintained to the highest standard.
LIMERICK
Whether you're interested in shopping, eating out or nightlife,
the historic city of Limerick is well worth a visit. The city
is dominated by the awesome 13th century King John's Castle,
once the most formidable English fortification in Ireland, and
a must-see for any visitor to Limerick. Also worth a visit is
the famous Hunt Museum - home to one of Ireland's finest collections
of Bronze Age, Celtic and Medieval treasures.
GALWAY
Galway, the unofficial capital of the West, is a delightful,
prosperous city brimming with history and filled with top class
shopping precincts, theatres, pubs and restaurants. The city's
vibrant cultural life includes a year-round calendar of events
including the Arts Festival and the famous Galway Race Week
at the end of July, the Jazz Festival in February, the Cuirt
Festival of Literature at Easter and the Galway International
Oyster Festival at the end of September
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