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EAT
Visiting County Clare? The Barrtra
Seafood Restaurant is the best spot to enjoy stunning views, a cosy atmosphere, and unparalleled seafood. The restaurant is a family owned business that began in 1988; providing the highest quality seafood County Clare can offer. Overlooking Liscannor Bay, Barrtra offers mouth watering food and wine, not to mention the aesthetic view. The kitchen is constantly updated depending on what is freshest at the time; they even have a Surprise Menu where the chef designs a unique five course meal based on the catch of the day. The wine menu even explains which meal goes best with each wine.
Barrtrá, Lahinch, Co. Clare www.barrtra.com
STAY
The Doolin Inn’s perfect placement in
an Irish coastal village, comfortable country charm, and thoughtful amenities make it a welcoming yet luxurious place to stay. The rooms all have different views of the gardens, village, river, or terrace and can come in sizes of anywhere from twin to family rooms. There’s a continental breakfast every morning comprised of home-baked items, locally sourced ingredients, and family recipes. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee in the Inn’s coffee shop. Access to nearby shopping, pubs with live music, and unique local restaurants further allow you to enjoy all aspects of Clare. www.doolininn.ie
PLAY
No visit to County Clare would be
complete without stopping in The Matchmaker Bar. Located in Lisdoonvarna, this small town is home to the annual Matchmaking Festival that is held every weekend in the month of September. This bar is not only a fun place to pop in for a drink, it is also the headquarters of Willy Daily, “Ireland’s Most Successful Matchmaker”, who has set up over 3,000 marriages. For those who visit in September, the town is flushed with music, dancing, and romance, though it is still worth a visit regardless of the month. Getting a drink in the famous bar in Ireland’s very own city of love is reason enough to head to Clare. Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. www.matchmakerireland.com
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Kilrush Marina, Kilrush,
Co. Clare, Ireland
Tel: 00 353 65 9051327
Email: info@discoverdolphins.ie Website: www.discoverdolphins.ie
Dolphin Discovery runs boat trips daily from Kilrush marina, Co. Clare to spot the resident group of bottlenose dolphins in the Shannon estuary. The trip lasts about 21⁄2 hours and is one of the most enjoyable and thrilling experiences to be had while discovering the Wild Atlantic Way.
Church Street, Lahinch, Co Clare, Ireland enquiries@tastystation.ie - 086 235 4462 www.tastystation.ie
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TRIPS START IN MAY
AND RUN UNTIL SEPTEMBER. PHONE OR EMAIL FOR PRICES, SCHEDULE AND BOOKINGS.
5/5 Recommend by 130 people