walks around ennis

Find out how nagging women were punished in 18th century Ennis! History, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murder and more are all covered on these lively and entertaining guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis. Hear tales of the characters who shaped the town's past and the mythology and legends of the town - from banshees to Biddy Early, the Magical Lady of Clare. Tours start opposite the Tourist Office. Schedule:11.00 and 19.00 every day [except Tues...

East Clare is a beautiful and hidden corner of the West of Ireland with a landscape of rugged hills and picturesque valleys intertwined with rivers, lakes, woodlands and boglands. This is a circular route taking in the Slieve Bernagh mountains, Lough Graney, the Slieve Aughty mountains and Lough Derg. The region has a rich heritage of historic sites, folklore, traditional music, song and dance with regular events and festials. This is the land of the great king Brian Boru (his stronghold sta...

The meandering River Fergus runs through the middle of Ennis, and is a well-known trout and salmon fishery. At one time small sailing boats made their way up-river from the Shannon and berthed in the centre of the town at Woodquay. A recent riverside development is a pleasant walk, along which some superb pieces of sculpture have been erected....

The Ballyvaughan Fanore walking club are currently organising their 1st Burren Peaks Walking Festival, taking place on weekend, September 25th to 27th.

Our opening reception will be on Friday 25th at 8pm in the Burren House, Galway Rd, Ballyvaughan, we will have a choice of three guided Grade A,B & C walks across the Burren, on both Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th. All walks must be pre entered before September 18th.

We invite you, your club members and friends...