It has been a wild year. It has been a wild year but I have used the past year or so to reconnect with County Clare and fall in love with this beautiful county all over again. I am delighted to announce that our new Doolin Cliffwalk Tour will launch on May 7th. Check out…
Doolin is an old fish village nestled beautifully at the bottom of the Cliffs of Moher. Doolin is no doubt a popular spot and over the past 2 decades, it has become the ideal holiday destination for Irish and international visitors alike. The more time you spend in Doolin, the more you won’t want to…
Just when you think Ennis cannot get any nicer… crust me, it does. Introducing the Instagram bread sensation that is Sourdo’ Farrell. Keith O’Farrell, a proud local Ennis man, returned home from travelling in early 2020 when the pandemic hit Ireland. As his previous jobs in Ireland revolved around international students visiting Ennis, he was…
Today, March 10th marks a significant day in my life. Here’s why. At 19, I moved to Munich as part of my university. Great city, great people but dang is it expensive! I spent the first few months being a complete tourist which allowed me to experience Munich through fresh eyes. Nevertheless, I was running…
I have grown up in Co. Clare and if I need to find something positive to take away from this pandemic, it’s the enhanced love I have for my county. I just love it and when restrictions allowed, I spent all my time exploring my beautiful County Clare. I fell in love with the landscape…
Lahinch or Lehinch is a small town on the west coast of Ireland, in County Clare. It is situated between Milltown Malbay (well-known for the Willie Clancy Festival) and Ennistymon. Closeby also are Galway city & Limerick city. The town is a seaside resort and is home to the world-famous Lahinch Golf Club. In recent years, it has become a…
Hey! My name is Ollie and having grown up in Clare, I was often brought to the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. As a child and an adult, I always loved visiting and took something different from the experience every time I was there. Here are 3 ways you can experience Bunratty in 2021:…
December is just around the corner, the Christmas lights are up in Ennis and people are looking forward to some festive spirit in Ennis. With the level 5 lockdown coming to an end in Ireland, let’s look forward and think about what we can do for the month of December. Here are 4 things to…
For those who have never done a scavenger hunt before, this is for you! First, let me explain what the Ennis Scavenger Hunt? Find a group of at least 2 people. This could be people within your bubble. Your job is decrypt a special code by solving riddles and find clues. These clues and riddles…
Bringing a pet on holiday can often be ‘ruff’ but trust me, by the end of this blog you will be packing your bags & leads and heading to Medieval Ennis! Are you considering whether or not to bring your special 4-legged animal on holiday this year? The answer is YES! Anything is ‘paw-sible’ when…
Parking in Ennis can often be a tricky situation, especially if you are new to the town. Most of the people who do my Ennis walking tour are from the US and for many of them, driving on the other side of the road is traumatic enough without the struggle of finding a parking space….
Whilst on my way to a very important job interview, a man sitting next to me on the train said to me “How do you make God laugh? – Tell him your plans”. Luckily for me, as a tour guide and someone who plays GAA, I never make holiday plans for the summer months but…