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Doolin is a charming small seaside village on the northwest coast of County
Clare. Set against the rugged Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the spectacular
bare limestone landscape of the Burren, Doolin is a place of breathtaking
beauty. Doolin is situated 8km from the famous cliffs of Moher, 6km from
Lisdoonvarna spa town, 50km from Shannon Airport and 70km from Galway City. raditionally a fishing village,
Doolin is now renowned world-wide as the
traditional music capital of Ireland. One of Doolin's most
famous sons was Micho Russell, a world-reknown whistle player. His contribution
to Irish music is celebrated with a weekend of traditional music every
February.
Home to thousands of international visitors each year, Doolin is many things to many people. For some it is a place to experience rousing music sessions nightly in the pub and for others it is a place of solitude and tranquility where one can refresh their spirits away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.  oolin
has been welcoming visitors for many years and some of the more popular
activities are, visiting the magnificent
Cliffs of Moher, or the archaeological sites in the Burren,
finding the rare flora and fauna of
The Burren, enjoying scenic country walks, visiting the
Aran Islands, Sea Angling, watching the sunset, enjoying the waves, playing
pitch and putt or trying some of the following more specialized activities.
Caving, Scuba diving, Rock Climbing, Hill Walking or Mountain Biking.
Doolin Cave (Pol an Ionain) is set to become one of the major tourist
attractions in County Clare. n Doolin, County Clare you will
find a wide range of quality
accommodation to suit all budgets, ranging from
hotels,
guesthouses,
bed &
breakfasts, holiday
hostels, caravan and
camping sites and self-catering
cottages. Doolin restaurants offer fine foods with local seafood a
specialty. Our world famous pubs feature traditional music sessions nightly and
also serve tasty pub food. There is a varied and interesting range of
shops with items to suit all tastes and budgets. hy not come and enjoy the
charms of this small Irish seaside village rooted in heritage and culture yet
possessing an international ambience. You will be assured a warm welcome with
top quality service and a friendly smile. We guarantee you wish you discovered
it sooner and will not want to leave
Doolin County Clare.See our German Welcome page or Italian Welcome Page |
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