Discover a wealth of captivating landscapes and stunning seascapes when you visit County Clare situated along the Wild Atlantic Way on the West coast of Ireland. With sites like the awe-inspiring UNESCO Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, the award-winning Loop Head Peninsula, and the bustling, historic towns and villages of Ennis, Kilrush, Killaloe, Bunratty and Ennistymon, County Clare provides an exciting choice of activities, attractions and events to keep you entertained all year.
As you travel Clare’s meandering coastline, the landscape merges into a unique, windswept landscape and offers a genuine taste of Irish culture in the towns and small villages along the way. The Burren, an ancient region of glacier-fractured stone and otherworldly vistas, stretches across the county, down to the coast, and out to the Aran Islands. While the rugged natural beauty of Clare dominates the imagination, the Banner County is also home to an active and lively culture of traditional Irish music. Take the time to explore the County’s villages—places like Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon, Doolin and Kilfenora—and you’re sure to find cosy pubs alive with sessions of trad music all year round. If you’re an enthusiast, join the crowds of musicians and dancers that gather each year for Willie Clancy Summer School, a week-long, traditional music and set dance festival held in Miltown Malbay. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a taste of authentic Irish culture, County Clare has something for everyone.