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Welsh Music Festival15th, 16th & 17th February 2013Ballyvaughan Opens its Doors and Welcomes the Welsh Community for the WeekendOf Crack Agus An Ceoil. www.discoverballyvaughan.com

Burren Spring ConferenceBurren College of Art, Ballyvaughan. www.burrencollege.ie

Ballyvaughan Farmers Market 8th April 2012Opens Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. St John’s Hall, Ballyvaughan 10am – 2pmwww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie

Burren Law School 30th – 31st May 2012Aims to Recreate the Tradition of Legal Learning Associated with The Brehon Law Schools. www.burrenlawschool.org

Burren in Bloom 30th April – 31st May 2012Celebrating the Burren, a Series of Illustrated Talks and Walks Throughout the Month of May. The Talks will give People an Understanding and Appreciation of the Burren and its Formation, and how it continues to be a source of great botanical, archaeological, and cultural wealth with its unique wild flowers and ancient sites.www.burreninbloom.com

Clare Burren Marathon Challenge 26th May 2012Full / Half / Mini marathon. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and see the riches of the Burren in Bloom. 087 7779714www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com

Féile An tSamhraidh (Burren Summer Festival) May 30th - June 4th 2012Music, Cycling, Surfing, Walking and kayaking events all weekend. Fun for all the family. www.discoverballyvaughan.com

Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey CentreOpen Day on the Friday 1st June 2012. 12noon -5pm065-7077036. www.aillweecave.ie

Ballyvaughan Horse & Pony Races 17th June 2012 Start Time 2pmLocation: Newtown Lawn. Originally started In 1970, the races returned in 2010 after an absence of 35 years. The races offer a fun day out for all the family with attractions to cater for everybody in the picturesque surroundings of Newtown Castle.www.facebook.com/BallyvaughanRaces

Vintage Car RallyEvery Bank Holiday Monday. Meeting Point: Mooney’s Service Station.

Tour de Burren 23rd June 2012An Post Cycle Series. One of the premier sporting cycling events in Ireland.www.tourdeburren.com

Summer Fair Day Saturday 30th Junewww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie

Tri the Burren 14th July 2012Sprint Triathlon BallyvaughanThe Harbour Village of Ballyvaughan in the north west Burren provides a stunning backdrop for this unique event. www.tritheburren.ie

Harvest Fair Day Saturday 25th Augustwww.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie

Burren College of Art Summer Workshops 2012www.burrencollege.ie

Burren Peaks Walking Festival. 28th – 30th September 2012Promises you a real taste of the Burren offering guided hill and lowland walks.Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club. www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com

The Caveman - A Unique Weekend of Running and Mountain Biking in Aillwee CaveSaturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Event organisers, Dolmen Sports info@caveman.ie

Santa’s Workshop Aillwee CaveAillwee Cave gets transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 30th Nov through to the 23rd Dec. Santa Claus invites all the boys and girls to visit him and his elves in his workshop. To make that special booking telephone 1890245593. The elves are standing by to take that all important call. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. www.aillweecave.ie

Ballyvaughan Christmas MarketChoice of Festive Food and other Christmas Gifts. www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie

ANNUAL EVENTS

MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT

Mondays: Greene’s BarTuesdays: Logue’s LodgeWedendays: Greene’s BarThursdays: Logue’s LodgeFridays: Monk’s BarSaturdays: Music in various venuesSundays: Hylands Burren Hotel

Ballyvaughan Farmers MarketThe Village HallEvery Saturday 5th May to October from 10.00am - 2.00 pm.Fresh locally grown and baked produce.www.ballyvaughanfarmersmarket.ie

Burren Art & Crafts FairThe Village Hall. Every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, 6th May to October and Bank Holidays.A great array of locally crafted gifts. www.burrencrafts.net/home.html

Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking ClubWeekly walk every Sunday morning. For details see websitewww.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com

Burren Kitchen GardenEvery Bank Holiday Saturday 2 – 5 pm Ballyvaughanwww.burrenkitchengarden.com

Burren Eco Tourism Ireland Accredited Packages:Gregans Ecoescape Adventure, The Gregans Castle Hotel Ecoescape Adventure is a short two day break designed to give the visitor a close insight into The Burren, its geology, botany, archaeology and social history. The break involves a guided walk, a birdwatching event, a visit to an organic garden, learning about the production of sustainable food as well as a luxurious stay at a four star hotel. www.gregans.ie Tel: 065-7077005

EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOUR. EVERY WEDNESDAYAn early morning guided cycling tour through the heart of the Burren followed by a delicious mouth-watering breakfast at Burren Fine Wine & Food. Corkscrew Hill Road. Starting from Burren Bike in Ballyvaughan at 7.30am when the roads are quieter and the birds are singing, peacefully pedalling through this spectacular landscape is a magical experience for you and your family to remember for many a day after your Burren visit. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241

BURREN STEPS AND BITES! EVERY THURSDAYA guided walking tour of the majestic, rocky Burren in North Clare with expert local guide Tony Kirby (author of The Burren and the Aran islands A Walking Guide) followed by a two-course lunch in Cathleen Connole’s Burren Fine Wine & Food highlighting the best of local produce. For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241

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B & B’s7. Annaly House B&BFanore 065 7076154annalyhs@gofree.indigo.ie 57. Burren View B&BBallyvaughan 065 7083083www.burrenveiw.com58. Burren Walking LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com28. Dolmen Lodge B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077202dolmenlodge@eircom.net2. Donour Lodge B&BFanore 065 7076001donourlodge@eircom.net 33. Gentian Villa B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077042gentianvillabandb@eircom.net26. Loughrask LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077151www.loughrasklodge.com31. Meadowfield B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077083www.meadowfield.net70. Monks B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077059monkssg@yahoo.ie71. Oceanville Seafront B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077051www.ballyvaughanb&b.com15. Orchid House B&BFanore 065 7076975orchidhouse275@gmail.com3. Rocky View FarmhouseFanore 065 7076103www.rockyviewfarmhouse.com

12. Seacoast LodgeFanore 065 7076250www.seacoastbb.net32. The Creggs B&BBallyvaughan 065 7077234karen.irwin11@hotmail.com54. Turlough House Ballyvaughan 065 7077119turloughhouse2@gmail.com

SELF CATERING44. Ballyvaughan Village & Country Holiday homes Ballyvaughan 087 2428161www.ballyvaughan-cottages.com30. Burren HoildaysBallyvaughan 065 6827126www.burrenholidays.com61. Burren Wee CottagesBallyvaughan 065 7077031www.burrenselfcatering.com24. Country Cottages Ballyvaughan 065 7077071www.rayscottages.com4. Fanore Hoilday CottagesFanore 065 7076164www.fanorecottages.com13. No 11Fanore Holiday HomeFanore 065 6832375/ 085 7296062Marygreene123@gmail.com18. Fanore Village House to RentFanore 086 8297696nfconsidine@eircom.net17. Glenvane House Fanore 085 6814925www.glenvanehouse.com

5. Mc Cormack’s Caravan ParkFanore 065 7076115maximiko@hotmail.com22. Rent an Irish CottageBallyvaughan& Bellharbour061 411109www.rentacottage.ie14. Surf View Fanore087 4182026francismurtagh1@gmail.com 47. The Village ApartmentsBallyvaughan086 6080191www.ballyvaughan-apartments.com27. Whitethorn Holiday HomesBallyvaughan087 6877701www.whitethornholidayhomes.com

EATING OUT73. An Fulacht Fia RestaurantBallyvaughan065 7077300www.anfulachtfia.com62. Burren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ie 60. Food of The Arts CafeBallyvaughan065 7077200www.burrencollege.ie63. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie

46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com 43. L’Arco Italian RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 7083900www.burrenrestaurant.com39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie70. Monks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 7077059monkssg@yahoo.ie8. O’Donohue’s Bar & Seafood Rest. Est 1911Fanore 065 7076119padodonohue@yahoo.ca69. Tea & Garden RoomsBallyvaughan 065 7077157www.tearoomsballyvaughan.com48. The Tea JunctionBallyvaughan 086 6080191villageinfo@hotmail.com

BARS45. Greenes Bar & Off-LicenceBallyvaughan 065 7077147greenesbar@yahoo.ie63. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie 46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com 39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie70. Monks Bar & RestaurantBallyvaughan 065 7077059monkssg@yahoo.ie

8. O’ Donohue’s Bar & Sea-food Rest. Est 1911Fanore 065 7076119padodonohue@yahoo.ca76. O’ Loclainn’s BarBallyvaughan 065 7077006www.irishwhiskeybar.com

SERVICES70. Aran Islands FerryBill O’Brien 065 7075555www.obrianline.com50. Ballyvaughan Service StationBallyvaughan 065 707720450. Ballyvaughan Post OfficeBallyvaughan 065 707700151. Burren Bike HireBallyvaughan 086 3412875www.burenbike.ie29. Burren Boarding KennelsBallyvaughan 065 7077103hrichards@eircom.net60. Burren College of ArtBallyvaughan 065 7077200www.burrencollege.ieChurch R.C.Ballyvaughan/Fanore 065 707704510. Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 7076131info@fanoreshop.com52. Doctor (normal day hours)Ballyvaughan 065 707703551. LaundryBallyvaughan 086 341287537. Visitor Information PointBallyvaughan 065 7077464/1850 230 330

TAXIS59. C & T HackneyBallyvaughan087 6987470ailweeview@eircom.net53. Mary & Oliver Mc NameraBus HireBallyvaughan087 2880634

SHOPPING35. Ballyvaughan Farmer’s MarketBallyvaughan 087 2911092www.Ballyvaughanfarmersmar-ket.ie34. Burren Art & Crafts FairBallyvaughan 086 8111511www.burrencrafts.com11. Fishing Tackle Shop Fanore 065 7076131info@fanoreshop.com41. Lillimar Gift GalleryBallyvaughan065 7077344lillimar@eircom.net37. Linn Fashion + Gifts – Visitor CentreBallyvaughan 065 7077464linnfashion@eircom.net1. Peregringo Art & CarftsCottage ProduceFanore 065 7076980www.peregringo.eu

10. Siopa Fán Oir & Craggagh Post OfficeFanore065 7076131info@fanoreshop.com23. The Russell GalleryNew Quay065 7078185www.russellgallery.net42. Quinn’s Craft ShopBallyvaughan065 7077052www.quinncrafts.com38. Spar Food StoreFishing Tackle & Gift Store, Ballyvaughan065 7077181villagestores@eircom.net62. Burren Fine Wine & FoodCorkscrew Hill Road087 7633241www.burrenwine.ie

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

EMERGENCYAmbulance, Fire, Police 999 or 112Shannon Doc (out of hours)1850 212 999 74. Ballyvaughan Gardai065 7077002

ACCOMMODATIONHOTELS63. Gregan’s Castle HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077005www.gregans.ie 46. Hylands Burren HotelBallyvaughan 065 7077037www.hylandsburren.com

GUESTHOUSES36. Ballyvaughan LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077292www.ballyvaughanlodge.com 56. Cappabhaile HouseBallyvaughan 065 7077260www.cappabhaile.com25. Drumcreehy House Ballyvaughan 065 7077377www.drumcreehyhouse.com39. Logue’s LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077003www.logueslodge.ie55. Rusheen LodgeBallyvaughan 065 7077092www.rusheenlodge.com

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Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of PreyBallyvaughan065 7077036www.aillweecave.ie

Bunratty Castle & Folk ParkBunratty061 360788www.shannonheritage.com

Burren CentreKilfenora065 7088030www.theburrencentre.ie

Burren PerfumeryCarron065 7089102www.burrenperfumery.com

Burren SmokehouseLisdoonvarna 065 7074432www.burrensmokehouse.ie

Caher Bridge GardenFanore065 7076225caherbridgegarden@gmail.com

Caherconnell Stone Fort Carron065 7089999www.burrenforts.ie

Cliffs of Moher 065 7086141www.cliffsofmoher.ie

Coole ParkGort, Co Galway091 631653www.coolepark.ie

CraggaunowenQuin061 360788www.shannonheritage.com

Doolin CaveDoolin065 7075761www.doolincave.ie

Dromore WoodsRuan065 6822711 (National Parks & Wildlife)

Dunguaire Castle Kinvara, Co Galway061 360788www.shannonheritage.com

Lahinch Seaworld & Leisure CentreLahinch065 7081900www.lahinchseaworld.com

Michael Cusack Centre Carron 065 7089944www.michaelcusack.ie

Moher Hill Open FarmLiscannor 065 7081071www.moherfarm.com

Rock ShopLiscannor 065 7081930www.therockshop.ie

Slieve Carron Nature ReserveCarron065 6822711 (National Parks & Wildlife)

Vandeleur Walled GardensKilrush065 9051760www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie

Visitor Attractions – Free AccessCastles• Gleninagh Castle & Holy Well• Leamaneagh Castle• Muckinish & Sean Muckinish• Newtown Castle

Churches & Settlements• Corcomroe Abbey• Glenarragh Church• Gleninagh Graveyard & old Church• Kilfenora Cathedral & High

Crosses• Kilmacduagh Round Tower &

Churches• Rathborney Graveyard & Church

Monuments• Cahercommaun Stone Fort• CaherMacnaughten Stone Fort• Cahermore Stone Fort• Martello Tower• Poulawack Cairn• Poulnabrone Dolmen

VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Burren Atlantic DriveFull day itinerary

Voted one of the top ten drives in the world, this coastal route with the Atlantic Ocean on one side

and the Burren Limestone rising up on the other, is both dramatic and enchanting. This drive includes some of the most historic monuments of the Burren and the breath-taking Cliffs of Moher.

Starting in Bally-vaughan follow the N67 (Lisdoonvarna Rd) for 1km and go left on the R480 (Kilfenora Rd). Aillwee Cave is 2km on the left. Cahermore Fort on the right. Continue on the R480 for 6km to Poulnabrone Dolmen on the left and then

1/2km to Caherconnell Stone Fort on the right. Approx 2.5km on the left you find Carron Church. From here travel 4km to Lemenagh Castle where you go right on the R476to Kilfenora. Here you will find the Burren Centre providing information on all aspects of the Burren.

Now take the R476 to Lisdoonvarna 7.5km Turn right at the bridge, go up the main street, turn left at the square and 200m on the left you will find the Burren Smoke House, famous for its smoked salmon. Follow the N67 for 2km and turn right at the junction onto the R478 Follow this route for approx 11.5km to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.

Return to Lisdoonvarna on the R478. Take the R477 coastal road to Fanore and Ballyvaughan. Here you can enjoy the beau-tiful views of the Aran Islands and the famous Limestone karst pavements of the Burren. Drive through the Village of Fanore which has an E.U blue flag beach, famous for surfing and beach angling. Follow the road, stopping to enjoy the breath taking views around Black Head, with its little lighthouse below the level of the road, then continue past Gleninagh Castle, a sixteenth-century tower house, and pier and back to the village of Ballyvaughan, a picturesque fishing port overlooking Galway Bay.

Archaeological trail

Half day itinerary

About one mile from Ballyvaughan on the Corkscrew Hill road (N67), turn left for Corofin (R480). Less than 1.5 km

on this road on the right beyond the turning for Aillwee cave is Ballyallaban Ringfort with its earthen bank. A few hundred metres further on is the remains of Cahermore, a stone fort. A little further on the left is Gleninsheen, a wedge shaped gallery grave. This townland is also known from the Irish Bronze age Gold Collar, found in a crevice by a boy hunting rabbits, in 1934. This collar is now part of the National Museum collection.

A little further on also on the left is the famous Poulnabrone Dolmen, a portal grave dating to between 3800 B.C. –3000 B.C. Continue a short distance to Caherconnell stone fort with Interpretive Centre and Tea Rooms. Turn right at the next crossroads, take the left at the Y junction, on your left is the cist grave cairn of Poulawack. You may continue on this little road to Noughaval and visit the very interesting old Chapel and graveyard. Take the next right turn and a few kilometres along this road is Cahermacnaughten. This Cashel served as a Brehon Law School until the 17th century. Continue on to the T Junction and turn right for Ballyvaughan.

AbseilingBen’s Rock Climbing ClinicFanore, Co Clare086 8448622www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com

Adventure Centre – Abseiling, Bodyboarding, Canoeing, Caving, Kayaking, OrienteeringBurren Outdoor Education CentreBellharbour, Co Clare065 7078066www.burrenoec.com

BeachesBishops Quarter, BallyvaughanFanore Beach, FanoreFlaggy Shore, New Quay

BirdwatchingBird Hide, Coast Road, Ballyvaughanwww.birdwatchireland.ie

BoatingRibwestBallyvaughan Pier087 2368631www.ribwest.com

Cliffs of Moher Cruise/Aran IslandsBill O’BrienDoolin, Co Clare065 7075555www.obrienline.com

Bus ToursGalway Tour Bus091 566566www.galwaytourcompany.com

Healy’s091 770066www.healystours.ie

Lally’s091 562905www.lallytours.com

O’Neachtain’s091 553188www.ontours.biz

CyclingBallyvaughan Bike HireBallyvaughan, Co Clare086 3412875 www.burrenbike.com

Cycle Routes/MapsMaps can be obtained from Tourist office or download from www.shannonregiontrails.ie

DivingGleninagh Pier, Ballyvaughan Dolphin WatchingRibwestBallyvaughan Pier087 2368631www.ribwest.com Or swim with our resident Dolphin in Fanore

Fishing - Sea anglingRibwest Ballyvaughan, Co Clare087 2368631www.ribwest.com

Shore fishingBlack Head and Fanore Beach Mackeral & Pollack

Lake fishingLickeen Trout Anglers Co-op Kilfenora, Co Clare065 7088098/086 6076113www.fishing-burren.com

Lake/River Fishing – Pike, Trout & CoarseRiver Fergus & its Lake SystemCorofin, Co Clare065 6837675/087 6756465email: ccleary@shrfb.com

GolfGort Golf Club091 632244www.gortgolf.com

Lahinch Golf Club065 7081003www.lahinchgolf.com

Hawk WalksBurren Birds of Prey CentreBallyvaughanO65 7077036www.aillweecave.ie

Horse-ridingMountain View Horse Riding CentreLisdoonvarna, Co Clare087 6894520www.mountainviewtrekking.com KayakingBallyvaughan Sea KayakingAloha Surf School, Ballyvaughan087 2133996www.surfschool.tv

Adeventure CentreBurren Outdoor Education Centre, Bellharbour, Co. Clare, 065 7078066, www.burrenoec.com

Painting – Workshops/ExhibitionsBurren College of Art Ballyvaughan, Co Clare065 7077200www.burrencollege.com

Russell GalleryNew Quay, Co Clare065 7078185www.russellgallery.net

Pitch ‘n PuttDoolin Pitch and PuttDoolin, Co Clare086 8374289www.doolinpitchandputt.com

RockclimbingBen’s Rockclimbing ClinicFanore, Co Clare086 8448622www.bensrockclimbingclinic.com

Gregans Eco-Eescape Adventure – www.gregans.ie

Burren Fine Wine & Food EARLY BIRD CYCLING TOURBURREN STEPS AND BITES! For more info call Cathleen: 087-7633241

Burren Outdoor Education Centrewww.burrenoec.com

The Boghill Centre – boghill@eircom.net

Burren Smokehouse – www.burrensmokehouse.ie

Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience – www.cliffsofmoher.ie

The Burren Centre Kilfenora – www.theburrencentre.ie

Burren Eco Tourism Ireland Accredited Packages

Info & Fishing Tackle AvailableFishing Tackle ShopFanore065 7076131info@fanoreshop.com

SPARFishing Tackle & Gift Store, Ballyvaughan065 7077181villagestores@eircom.net

SurfingAloha Surf SchoolFanore, Co Clare087 2133996www.surfschool.tv

Turf cuttingJoe DonnellanLisdoonvarna, Co Clare087 1232996

WalkingBallyvaughan Fanore Walking Club welcomes non-members on its weekly walk.www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com

Burren Guided Walks & HikesFanore, Co Clare065 7076100www.burrenguidedwalks.com

Burren Hill WalksBallyvaughan, Co Clare065 7077168http://homepage.eircom.net/~burrenhillwalks

Burren Wild ToursBellharbour087 8779565 www.burrenwalks.com

Heart of Burren WalksKilnaboy087 2925487www.heartofburrenwalks.com

Walking trails/mapsSelf-guided loopsMaps can be obtained from Tourist Office or download from www.shannonregiontrails.ie

ACTIVITIES Ballyvaughan Wood Loop

The first section of the loop follows part of the long-

distance Burren Way, climbing up towards Aillwee Cave takes you along the side of Aillwee Mountain and back down to the seaside village Ballyvaughan.

A - B. Start from the trailhead directly opposite the entrance to the road which takes you past the primary school, which is also part of the Burren Way. Follow the various purplearrows across a series of stone stiles and wooden sections to exit into a field which takes you on to a surfaced roadway where the loop turns left and leaves the Burren way, which turns right.

B - C. Follow the surfaced roadway for approximately 300m to reach the N67 - turn left, and almost immediately, turn right again onto a minor road. Follow this road to its conclusion at a metal gate into a field. Cross the stile and follow the purple arrows across the fields, and through a path cut through a wooden area, and sandy roadways to exit close to the entrance to Aillwee Cave where you turn left.

C - D. Now follow the roadway for approximately 2km to reach a T-junction where you turn left. Pass through a gateway and join a green road. Follow this green road for approximately 300m to exit at a double gate. Continue straight as the green roadway changes to a surfaced roadway and eventually reaches a T-junstion where you turn left to a minor surfaced road.

D - A. After approximately 400m on this surfaced road you join the N67 Galway road where you turn left for the last trek back through the village of Ballyvaghan to the trailhead.

Map reproduced courtesy of Burren Connect.

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