Atlantic Trails

Name: Atlantic Trails
Address: Lahinch, IE
Telephone: +353834733043

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Driving and walking tours throughout Ireland designed to entertain and educate. You will be surprised.

My goal is that after one tour you will begin a lifelong fascination with all that Ireland has to offer.

13/03/2026

Corcomroe Abbey is an early 13th-century Cistercian monastery located in the north of the Burren. It was once known as "St. Mary of the Fertile Rock", a reference to the Burren's fertile soil.
The Gothic ruins feature stone carvings that are considered to be among the finest in a Cistercian church in Ireland. It's the perfect place to explore the history of the powerful O'Brien dynasty and the intrepid Cistercian monks.

06/03/2026

So glad to call this place home. The Cliffs of Moher - meaning the "cliffs of the ruin" or "cliffs of the ruined fort". It originates from an ancient Gaelic word, Mhothair (or Mothar), which refers to a stone fort that formerly stood at Hag's Head, the southern tip of the cliffs, before being demolished in the early 19th century. It's home to one of Ireland's largest seabird colonies. Its geological development over approximately 320 million years is mind-blowing.

27/02/2026

Mullaghmore (meaning Great Summit) is one of the most distinctive peaks in the Burren. Described as 'an upside down collapsed souffle' it offers one of the best hikes in the region. The views from on top are exceptional. In the foreground stands a holly tree, one of Ireland's 28 native trees.

20/02/2026

Inis Oírr (or Inisheer) is the smallest of the three Aran Islands off Ireland's west coast, known for its stunning white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and traditional Irish culture. Measuring only 3km by 3km, this limestone island is ideal for walking or cycling, featuring the famous Plassey shipwreck (see in photo), a 15th-century castle, and vibrant local music.

15/02/2026

Michael Cusack Cottage, the Burren.
Michael Cusack was one of the founding fathers, and the driving force behind the creation of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association), the most important social network in Ireland.
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The Cliffs of Moher. Do you want to explore Ireland? Call or email Patrick - +353 083 473 3043 patricksheehy01@gmail...

13/02/2026

The Cliffs of Moher. Do you want to explore Ireland? Call or email Patrick - +353 083 473 3043 [email protected]

28/11/2023

In the West of Ireland, the setting of crab and lobster pots is not just a pragmatic ritual but also a nod to centuries-old superstitions or piseogs, with coastal communities intertwining practical knowledge with beliefs passed down through generations. There is an associated vocabulary of fishermen, who for superstitious reasons can't mention certain individuals or animals while at sea. Instead they use alternative words which are widely understood within the fishing community. For example the fox, or anything of a red colour, shouldn't be mentioned out at sea in a boat or to fishermen on their way to work. In Galway fishermen call the fox ‘fear na gcluasa biorach’ ‘the fellow with the pointed ears’.

04/04/2022

Leamanagh Castle -This is my favourite castle in Ireland, even though it is without a roof. Every time I visit here it instantly takes me back 500 years into a very different world, free of modern technology, Brexit, Covid and Putin. But it is a very dangerous world full of barbarians and killers, and Leamangh's most famous resident, Maire Rua (red-haired Mary). Prepare to be shocked.

08/03/2022

Kilfenora Cathedral - Built in 1058 on the site of St Fachnan’s 6th century monastery, the roofed part of the cathedral is used for occasional Church of Ireland services. Its exceptional acoustics have also made it an excellent venue for periodic concerts. A new steel and glass roof was erected in 2004 to protect some of the cathedral’s chancel and fine stone carvings. There is an abundance of history here and you don't have to be religious to appreciate it. This is one of the highlights of the Burren Tour. Special attention is given to the story of the Seven High Crosses of Kilfenora, especially the Doorty High Cross.

12/02/2022

Poulnabrone Dolmen is an unusually large dolmen or portal tomb located in the Burren, County Clare. Situated on one of the most desolate and highest points of the region, it comprises three standing portal stones supporting a heavy horizontal capstone, and dates to the Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC and 2900 BC. It is the best known and most widely photographed of the approximately 172 dolmens in Ireland. Its story is complex and ancient.

02/02/2022

First stop on Burren Tour -
St. Brigid’s Well in Liscannor is one of the oldest wells in Ireland and believed to have healing powers. Also, know as Dabhach Bhríde (or Brigid’s Vat) it is located at a site of pre-Christian Lughnasadh celebrations, near the Cliffs of Moher.

The well, dedicated to St Brigid is regarded as a place of healing. It is enclosed in a little passage or grotto, the Ula íochtarach or lower sanctuary which is lined with mementos, rosaries, prayers, and pieces of offerings left by pilgrims. Traditionally, the water of this well should be sipped at the end of a visit to this shrine.

The graveyard above and behind the well is the final resting place of several mythical kings and clan leaders of Ireland and is known as the Ula Uachtarach or upper sanctuary.

The well has been a pilgrimage site since at least the 1830s, when following a personal cure which he attributed to the waters of the well, Cornelius O’Brien, the local Landlord had the well house built.

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