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Doonbeg, Co. Clare

The historic village of Doonbeg grew up around Doonbeg Castle which was built by Philip Macsheeda Mor Mac Con in the 16th century for the Earl of Thomond.

The village is an excellent base for the water sport enthusiast as there is surfing at Doughmore strand and Spanish Point, scuba diving nearby in Kilkee and sailing at Kilrush Marina.

Anglers are well catered for with excellent shore angling and chartered deep sea angling, whilst the equestrian enthusiast can take a pony trekking trip.

There are also scenic coast walks and you might even be lucky enough to spot a dolphin.

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Drink

Morrissey's Seafood Bar & Grill

Doonbeg, Co. Clare

B&B / Bar / Restaurant

This attractive family-run bar in Doonbeg village is run by the energetic Hugh McNall ...

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Gardens

Vandeleur Walled Garden

Kilrush, Co. Clare

The secret world of the walled gardens at Vandeleur, Kilrush had lain forgotten for years. The house belonging to the surrounding 420 acres of wooded demesne was first planted in 1712, the house was burnt in 1887 and finally demolished in 1973. B ...

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Golf

Doonbeg Golf Club

Doonbeg, Co. Clare
Course Type: Links

Doonbeg Golf Club plays along 2km (1.5 miles) of beach and dunes. The ocean is visible from the green, fairway, or tee on 16 of the 18 holes and the golfing adventure embarked upon by the villagers of Doonbeg on Clare's Atlantic coast, is set to ...

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Self Catering

Loop Head Lightkeeper�s House

Loop Head, Co. Clare

Loop Head Lighthouse station is the major landmark on the northern shore of the Shannon River. The surrounding coastline is of a dramatic character with cliffs sculpted by Atlantic storms where rock ledges and caves are home to seabirds, seals an ...

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What's On

Kilkee Farmers Market - Co Clare - Sunday morning

O'Curry Street - Kilkee - Sunday mornings (10am-2pm) May - end September

Fresh fish from Charlie's catch, speciality baking, local eggs, honey, salads and organic veg, loc ...

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Tourist Attractions

Scattery Island Centre

Kilrush, Co. Clare

Scattery Island lies off the town of Kilrush in the Shannon Estuary and is home to a lighthouse and a ruined monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally. This includes the ruins of six churches and a ...

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Wedding Venues

Doonbeg Lodge

Doonbeg, Co. Clare

At Doonbeg Golf Club on Doughmore Bay, The Lodge offers very luxurious accommodation - and, although it is a private club, there is limited visitor access to both golf and accommodation when available. The contrast between the wild landscape ...

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