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Villages of the Burren: Kinvara
As far as villages in the west of Ireland go, it doesn't get much prettier than the picture postcard village of Kinvara.
Located on the waterfront and next to the historic Dunguaire castle, it's a popular spot with visitors and locals alike.
Kinvara is a market village and also has a pier which would have been used for importing goods. These days there is a weekly farmers market on every Friday, which attracts food producers, craftspeople and artists.
The village has strong eco credentials and the tidy town group is a member of the national pollinator plan, with bee friendly flowers in every corner of the village.
To find our more go to
www.burren.ie
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Would love to see ya'll at the first EVER Artisan Craft and Food Festival in Kilkishen on December 11th and 12th..I'm posting the link here to our fb page where you'll see a sample of our foodies and crafters each week. We've lined up a huge mix of very talented people as well as wonderful festive food and goodies. Live Music on both days!! Please like our page and share..
https://www.facebook.com/Kilkishen-Artisan-Craft-Food-Festival-109215658217116
Escape to Lahinch this Autumn.
Enjoy a midweek overnight stay for 2 people with full Irish breakfast from just €89 total.
⬇️Book Here⬇️
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🎁Stay 3 nights or more between September 26th and October 21st and receive a complimentary gift including locally produced treats from our local Clare artisan producers including Wilde Irish Chocolates, The Moher Soap Co., and of course a jar of famous Clare Jam from The Clare Jam Company😍
Enjoy long walks on Lahinch Beach, some surfing fun, golf at nearby Lahinch Golf Course or take a boat trip from Doolin to experience the Aran Islands and The Cliffs of Moher from the sea. The options are endless with discounts to various attractions in the area.
*T&Cs*
🎁Free gift is only valid with stays of 3 nights or more between Sept 26th and Oct 21st and booked direct (not including 3rd party sites)
We look forward to welcoming you to Lahinch this Autumn.
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Travelling abroad or just returned?
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Wishing our great friends at Smother & Treasure Entertainment the very best of luck at the IFTAs, having received an amazing 11 nominations🎞🎥
Tune into the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Virtual Ceremony which will be broadcast at 10pm tonight on Virgin Media One.
We thoroughly enjoyed having the Smother cast and crew stay with us again over the last few months and we thank you all for showcasing beautiful Co.Clare in such an artistic way💙
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Our County Clare is just beautiful 💛💙
We can’t wait to welcome you all back from 2nd June!
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Looking for excursions for all the family during your stay with us?
Over the next couple of weeks we will be posting some fun ideas for days out.
First up is the 12 O'Clock Hills Located just 15 minutes from the hotel with free onsite parking. The 12 O’Clock Hills plays host to a fabulous fairy village for the junior members of your family to enjoy and let their minds wander among the fairy folk. There are 3 different routes available to hike depending on your abilities.
For more info visit:
http://12oclockhills.com/
Our reception team will be delighted to assist you with any directions you may need.
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Do you know the history of Scattery Island? Check out this fab video and learn more about its rich culture and heritage. As you can see by the stunning shots of the island, not only is it bursting with history, but also in biodiversity. Take a trip over to the island with Scattery Island Tours and immerse yourself completely in the experience. Who knows, maybe even a visit to St. Senan's Well could cure any of you with poor eyesight? You'll have to visit, to see. In 2017, Scattery Island was awarded the EDEN - "European Destinations of Excellence" Award - yet another reason why you must put it on your list of places to visit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qYfRfZJc1w
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What a stunning day out there! The sun is splitting the stones and the flowers are blossoming beautifully! The Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush is the ideal spot for a day like today with a stunning array of plants, flowers and trees accompanied by the most beautiful bird song. Check out this video if you don't believe us! Pop into the The Woodland Bistro for some food, drinks and treats. It sounds like a perfect Sunday out!
https://fb.watch/52rXukdLIU/
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Today is This is our magnificent little part of the world: we share it with each other and with visitors.
IT'S NOT A BIN.
Please make your contribution to the health of our planet by cherishing the Burren landscape & biodiversity, and by treading lightly as you go.
Bring home your rubbish. Encourage your family to do the same.
Thank you.
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Aisling Kelly Hunter from Sligo Oyster Experience and WB Yeats Cafe in County Sligo shares travel insights. 💚
🦪 A place I love to visit is Carlingford in County Louth. When I think of Carlingford I think of all the colours, the beautiful stone buildings and the enjoyment of just walking around the little town. It is such a picturesque place with lovely cafes, boutiques and some good pubs too of course! I love to wander around the little streets & meet the local craftspeople before heading to the tearooms to relax and take it all in. Myself and my husband Glenn always like to mix business with pleasure so we would be sure to stop by and visit Cian from Carlingford oysters, have a chat and taste some delicious oysters. 🦪
🌺 Another fab holiday is visiting my sister who now lives in Killarney. While there we always visit the gorgeous Killarney National Park, Muckross Farms and the stunning Ross Castle. On route we always try and stop off at a few places while on our way to make the most of our journey and a place I always love to visit is my friend Caitriona at Moher Cottage in Clare, have a coffee & some of her delicious fudge, take a breathe, enjoy the views and a catch up. Adare village is also another place we like to make a quick stop on our way, it’s just so pretty with its colourful buildings and thatched cottages and it has fabulous boutiques! Just bring your credit card :) 🌺
Because of the business I am in on the way home another friend I love to visit is Norma Kelly at Praline pastry shop in Mitchelstown, where she shows me the latest handmade chocolate creation she has made which are always amazing! 💝
There is nothing like a break away to refresh your mind and get your ideas to flow! 💦
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The unexpected and unacceptable decision by Aer Lingus to lay off 129 staff at Shannon Airport and none in Dublin underlines their inherent bias against as an international airport.
Dublin Airport under normal operations, is too big, too unwieldly, too busy, and too far from the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's historic premier tourist destination and a major player in our industrial zone also.
Dublin airport's monopoly neither serves nor suits the bulk of travellers into, or out of Ireland.
Surely now is the time to ensure that Shannon airport is fully supported, improved, invested in, and not downgraded, so that it properly serves the entire west of Ireland, from Donegal to Kerry, while being readied as a fail-safe, back-up, for the inevitable failure of Dublin airport as it becomes the unruly, unmanageable, 'problem child'.
What do you think?
