The Burren Visitor Centre

01/05/2025

My buds, they cluster small and green;
The sunshine gaineth heat:
Soon shall the hawthorn tree be clothed
As with a snowy sheet.

O magic sight, the hedge is white,
My scent is very sweet;
And lo, where I am come indeed,
The Spring and Summer meet.

Bealtaine Blessings from all of us today at The Burren Visitor Centre.

Let the summer commence ❤️🙏

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29/04/2025

Discover the fascinating history of Kilfenora, the smallest city in the world, known as the City of Crosses due to it boasting the greatest concentration of ancient high crosses in Ireland.

Not only has this picturesque village its own medieval Cathedral dating back to 1058, but it can also claim the Pope as Bishop.

This all 🆕 captivating guided tour takes in the unique archaeology, the legends, the folklore and the history of a village which has been the hub of ecclesiastical inception, unique farming practices and, in more modern times, a forerunner for environmental tourism.

Available every Friday and Saturday at 10.30am from this weekend and every weekend throughout the Summer from The Burren Visitor Centre.

Book online for the best rates!

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27/04/2025

What a fantastic day!

And there’s plenty more still to see and do this evening and tomorrow in Vaughans and Nagles!

24/04/2025

S M O O T H I E S 🥤

Our delicious SMOOTHIES are back!

Choose from:

LUCKY CHARM - Banana, Spinach, Mango, Apple and Lemongrass

FAIRY FOLK - Strawberry, Banana and Apple

GULF STREAM - Pineapple, Papaya, Mango and Apple

And if Coffee is more your thing, then we’ve Iced Coffee on the menu for the Summer season too!

23/04/2025

E X P E R T • T A L K

Join Emeritus Associate Professor, Stefan Bergh, from the University of Galway on Saturday May 3rd as he reveals some of the mysteries of the enigmatic mountain of Turlough Hill in The Burren, discovered in his fascinating archeological field work.

Saturday May 3rd at 3pm.
Book your free seat via our website!

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22/04/2025

S E E • T H E • F L O W E R S 🌼

May is the perfect month to visit The Burren as many of the 1100 plant species start to bloom, including the wonderful Spring Gentian.

The unique circumstances of The Burren mean that plants usually found in the Mediterranean cohabit here along with species from alpine and arctic regions.

From May 1st the free National Park Shuttle bus will back up and running for the season for easy access to the Burren National Park, one of the best locations to see the flowers…

… and if you are really interested in learning more about the flowers then we have a free talk on the Wildflowers of The Burren with Sinead Keane on Saturday 17th May at 3pm here at The Burren Visitor Centre as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations.

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21/04/2025

As the nominal bishop of Kilfenora, it is especially sad news to hear of the passing of Pope Francis today. RIP 🕯️

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21/04/2025

As part of the Kilfenora Trad Festival, join us this coming Saturday at 11.45am in the Kilfenora Ceili Band Room for a Fiddle Recital from some of the best!

20/04/2025

This coming Saturday…. can’t wait!

A lovely musical treat to catch before lunch (or the Riches of Clare concert!) on Saturday is a (free) fiddle recital with Anne Rynne and AnneMarie McCormack - mainstays of the Kilfenora Céilí Band for over 30 years. They will be appearing in the Burren Visitor Centre (KCB Exhibition room) at 11.45am on 26 April, accompanied by Anne Larkin on piano. Enjoy!

20/04/2025

N E W • T O U R 🍀

The first of our all 🆕 guided walking tours of Kilfenora ‘City of Crosses’ kicks off tomorrow… and from Saturday May 3rd will run at 10.30am every Friday and Saturday throughout the Summer (Private Tours are also bookable by request).

Want in on the fun?

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, the launch walk for this new tour on Friday May 2nd is completely FREE.

Book your spot via the 50th page of our website!

18/04/2025

O P E N • A L L • W E E K E N D 🤗

The Burren Visitor Centre and Cafe is open all Easter Weekend 9.30am - 4.30pm daily.

Come and see the Burren Exhibition, which is open for all this weekend, browse local artisan crafts in our gift shop, or sample our fresh homemade scones in the Tea Rooms.

Happy Easter 🐣 from us all!

17/04/2025

On Friday 25 April, alongside the Singers Night at 9pm there is a fantastic opportunity to experience some of our best local musical families playing at the launch of the "Sounds of Kilfenora" archival website. The accompanying exhibition will be on view over the weekend in the Hall (10-4pm Saturday, 10-6pm Sunday). This well be some event! Read about it here. https://kilfenoraclare.com/the-sounds-of-kilfenora-project-launch/

12/04/2025

Great start to the 50th Anniversary programme of events here at The BC today with wonderfully animated stories shared by Mary of

She’s available for guided walks and plenty of stories on The Burren all season!

Thanks so much for getting us started!

10/04/2025

💛💙 Be a Tourist in Your Own County: 50% OFF Burren Visitor Centre Exhibition! ✨

Dig into Clare’s ancient story at the Burren Visitor Centre in Kilfenora, where the dramatic landscape, rich heritage, and fascinating history of North Clare come to life! Explore the Burren Exhibition, packed with insights into geology, archaeology, and the culture of this extraordinary region.

🌟 Visiting on Saturday, April 12? Don’t miss a FREE talk by Mary O’Dea at 3:00pm—“Growing Up On The Burren”—as part of the Centre’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

🎉 ‘Be a Tourist’ Special Offer – April 12 & 13, 2025 🎉
Get 50% OFF admission to the Burren Exhibition on both Saturday and Sunday!

🌿 How can you avail of this offer?
Simply present your ‘Be a Tourist’ voucher at the door—print it out or show it on your phone. No booking required, and only one voucher is needed per group!

🔗 Find out more:
👉 VisitClare.ie/Wow

Tag us in your adventure through time! 📸💛💙

The Burren Visitor Centre