County Clare Travel Forum

Hi,
I'm a Ireland-lover and after going to Dublin a few times I decided to go to the west. I'm going to stay (most likely) in a hostel in Lahinch. I'd like to hear your opinion on the safety in these hostels (I'm a young woman), things to do in that area (nature, history, pubs, cultural, anything will do,..) and how to get there from the airport preferably by public transport as I'm on a tight budget and can not rent a car because I don't habe a license.

Thank you!
Tamara

Hi,
I booked a Altantic View B&B in Liscannor.
Actually the adress says Liscannor, but information I have read on their website states that the B&B is 3 miles from Liscannor and 4 miles from Doolin, has anyone stayed there or you know where it is and how best to reach it?

I am also wondering if someone could tell me how to get there from Dublin by public transportation (bus since we will be travelling on a tight budget).

I would appreciate all the help.

Hi,
I'm planning with my cousin, to do a trip in April for a week, and we are looking for an accomodation in Shannon, near Airport, for 1 night (25 th April). If someone can help us...

Are there stores in Ennis or Mewmarket on Fergus where I can purchase Liquor/Whiskey and wine by the bottle?
Thanks.

Have tried to email Mcgann's B&B about 3 times as I have heard it is great but they have not replied, and am having trouble finding any other B&B's which are open at the beginning of March. The ones I have contacted all advise they are not open at that time of the year. I am looking for somewhere within walking distance to Doolin centre for the 8th and possibly the 9th March 2008. Does any one have any suggestions.

Hi,

My wife and I are flying into Shannon at the end of February for four days. We have a car for these four days and are wanting to tour around the areas of interest.

We appreciate there is isnt a lot to do in Shannon so Can anyone recommend places to go/places to stay in and around Limerick etc. and what will the weather be like?

Hello, I'm looking for a nice but cheap hotel near the Shannon airport. Roomex.com seems to have great rates, but I'm nervous about purchasing that way and then showing up with no room or bad results. Has anyone used roomex.com and if so, did you have a good experience?

Thanks!
Diz

What is the best way to get from Shannon Airport to Bunratty Shannon Shamrock? Is there a bus or train that can get me there? I've heard I could hire a taxi but that seems like it could be costly.
Dianne

WE ARE EATING AT THE CASTLE BANQUET. HAS ANYONE DONE THIS? Any do's and dont's
What to wear?

Less than 3 years ago, my wife and I stayed at the Aranview Hotel and we ate at O'Connor's Pub. The Irish Stew that I had that evening was one of the most delicious meals that I ever had. The menu indicated that the base for the sauce was Guinness. We would like to return for another meal someday, but in the meantime is it possible to get the recipe for the Stew?
Thank you.

Has anyone ever heard of this organization?
We sent the deposit for 8 golfers.
Now no hotel reservations or tee times scheduled.
Even though he sent us our itinerary with dates/times.
Help! Where do we go from here?

My son and I will be in Ennis on 18 Aug 2007 and are currently scheduled to fly home on 19 Aug. I have not been able to locate any scheduled events for that weekend. An Irish friend states that football games are played mostly on Sundays and that a hurling match may also occur on the same day. If there are no events on the 18th and there would be on the 19th, I am willing to change our flight and leave on the 20th (paying a penalty).

Any information to help me make a decision would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone already stayed in one of those 2 B&B ? And would you recommend it ?

IS IT EASIER TO USE ATMS OR DEBIT CARDS?
NEVER BEEN TO IRELAND AND NOT SURE ABOUT BUYING EUROS HERE IN THE STATES OR IN IRELAND. TKS, JEJ12

My girlfriend & I are going in 3 weeks...flying into Shannon. Will be there for 8 days. Can anyone reccomend some good day trips/staying and driving from Shannon, Kilarney, and any other spots????

Thanks,

Damien

I'm relocating to Shannon and arrive there Sunday 1st of October, the day after I start to work there, but I don't have a place to stay, a B&B cheap and close (I have my own bicycle) to the city will be fine, then I'd search for a permanent accomodation.
Thanks in advance.
Bye

Hello,

Ireland! I arrive in Shannon 1:45 p.m. Saturday, October 14.

I plan to attend a poetry festival in Limerick City the 18th & 19th or just the 19th. And I plan to attend a writers festival in Clonmel October 20, 21 and maybe the morning of the 22.

My return flight is Monday morning, from Shannon at 6:45 a.m.

I have a plane ticket and a car rental arranged.

My question/s. I have either four or five unscheduled days before the festivals, and I'd like to do the Ring of Kerry trip and maybe Galways. Also, I looking to find out if the boat to Arran Island will still be running when I am there.

First I'd like to know what kind of time I should allow. Is four days reasonable to do this? Do I need five? Is five not enough and do I need to limit my agenda, perhaps just to the Ring of Kerry?

Also, does anyone have any experience in attending Irish festivals? Do they bring crowds?

And this leads to my last question: Can I make B&B reservations as I go or do you think I need to book in advance?

Thank you for any information or suggestions or words of encouragement you may have.

Best regards,

xxDianaxx

My family and I were thinking about traveling to Ireland November 1-5, 2006. We have a 9 year old and 7 year old. Is November a good time to come, or will it be to cold for the children. Will there be activities the children could do while we are there. ex. Dolphin watching, horse riding Any recommendations on castle type hotels in the area? Thank you!

have booked 4 nights self catering in liscannos end oct.Are there any pubs with irish music/food? How far to drive from shannon and galway?

can someone help me i am staying at ennis and have booked bunratty castle for 8.45 banquat. i can get bus to the place but not sure how to get back? if i could find a good taxi price i would take that option but 28 euros each way seems far to much to pay can anyone advise me?

Hi Folks! My friend and I are Doolin-bound on September 2, 2006.

I've found all your pages most helpful--can't wait to see the cliffs, islands, and pubs. I bless whomever mentioned that Doolin has no-ATM's! Thank you much!

Here's the bummer thing: our rental car fell through. (Way too many Euro's required to secure one) so we're going to be limited by what we can see with our own two feet, bus pass, and occasional taxi.

Aside from the cliffs, burren, island, caves and Doonagore castle, anythind else local to Doolin you'd recommend seeing?

How about anything that can be reached on a one-day's bus trip? Limerick is in the works...as is Ennis.

Thanks!
Cincinnatichicki

Hi! My friends and I are going to Ireland and our itinerary includes this:

Day 1 (evening): Dinner at Bunratty Castle
Day 2: Bunratty
Day 3: Galway
Day 4: Aran Islands

How does that look? Since we only have 3 full days, should we devote 2 days to Galway and skip Aran Island (I personally really wanted to see it but wasn't sure if it was realistic)? Also, we had planned on spending one night in Bunratty - does anyone know of a cheap hostel? Then we planned on staying in Galway for two nights and maybe do a day trip to the Aran Islands.

Feedback is welcome. Thanks!

Will be spending our last 2 nights of Oct trip, in Ennis. What is the nicest hotel in Ennis?
Thanks

I would like to buy Tina Mulrooney's recordings, on CD. How can I do it?

Hi everyone! My fiancee & I will be arriving in Shannon on 7/3/6, renting a car and plan to drive from Shannon through all local areas (especially Wexford & Longford since that's where my grandparents are from),making a complete circle and leaving frm Shannon on 7/12. I am a wee bit nervous about not having anything really scheduled (such as hotels), can anyone recommend sites to see or places to stay. I would hate to arrive in Shannon after traveling all the way frm Ft. Lauderdale,Florida and not have a place to stay. HELP!!!

How far of a drive is it from Doublin to Shannon Ireland. Also we will be touring the south of Ireland; any suggestions on places to see, please advise.

I'm hoping to go to County Clare at the end of the month with a friend but as I don't really know the area I'm unsure where's best to book some accommodation. The sort of things we'll be doing is coastal/forest walks, wildlife watching etc so anywhere that's pretty central for that would be great.

Also, what's the public transport system like in the area? Is it worthwhile hiring a car?

Thanks in advance!

Seb

Hi,

is Lahinch the same as Lehinch on VT? Also how is it pronounced - La hinsh or with the ch at the end as in "ch"ess?

Hi. My friend and I are planning our trip to Ireland for this summer. I want to make sure that I don't miss the Burren area, including Cliffs of Moher. We will be coming from Killarney or Dingle (not sure yet). I was wondering if Ennis is a good town to use as a home base for a day or two to visit the Cliffs and Burren area. Or--should a different town be used. We'll have three days in Galway, but one of those is probably going to be an Aran Islands day....
From Killarney, we are still not sure about where to go next--Dingle? Tralee? Ennis? Our main priority is to not lose days on a bus as we get to the next spot....

Any words of advice? Thanks!

hi, i am a backpacking college student flying into shannon and looking for a cheap place to pitch my tent for this Wednesday night. Anybody know of a good campground or any suggestions at all? thanks so much for any help.