Clare

Our History

John Lloyd said of County Clare in 1780, “From its agreeable situation, the climate is remarkably wholesome, the air clear and temperate, and the prospect pure and delightful.” Little has happened during the past two centuries to change this description. Today’s Clare is a place of great natural beauty and historical and archaeological interest. It is a maritime county in the province of Munster, bounded on the west by the Atlantic, on the north-west by Galway Bay and on the east and south by the river Shannon. It is home to the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and is a jumping off point for the Aran Islands.

The abundance of antiquities and archaeological remains which are scattered throughout the county are a legacy to the lives of its historic and pre-historic inhabitants. There are at least 2,300 earthen and stone forts, 130 megalithic tombs, 190 castles, 150 ancient churches, 3 cathedrals, 8 monasteries, 10 stone crosses, 5 round towers, and numerous lesser monuments. The county is fortunate in having areas of great natural beauty and superb scenery with many sandy beaches and sheltered bays. Loop Head is the most exposed promontory on the west coast and is of geological interest with some unusual rock formations. The near-by Bridges of Ross were formed by storm waves channelling into the caverns and creating natural arches which in time became separated from the mainland. The coast road around Black Head is a popular touring route, bounded on one side by the Atlantic and the Aran Islands, and on the other by the grey hills of the Burren.

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Useful Info

Towns	More Info / Links
Ennis	Discover Ireland (link) Wikipedia (link)
Shannon	WikiVoyage (link)(link) Wikipedia (link)
Kilrush	Wikipedia (link)

Community	More Info / Links
Meetups	Munster Hiking Group (link) Free Meditation & Yoga Limerick (link) Game Developers Meetup (link) Ennis Makerspace (link)

Transport	More Info / Links
Ferry, Rail, Bus, Train	Shannon Ferries (link) Shannon Ferries Group (link) Transport Guide (link) Golden Pages Taxi Guide (link) Rail Transport (link)
Bus Only	Clare Bus Station (link)

Tech Requirements	More Info / Links
Broadband Providers	There are seven main broadband providers in Clare. – eir – Vodafone – Pure Telecom – Digiweb – Virgin Media – IFA Telecom – Rural Wifi – Sky Ireland Source: switcher.ie
Tech Hub	Digiweb (link)
Co-working spaces	Coworker in Clare (link) Coworking in Clare (link)

Outdoor Activities	More Info / Links
Hiking	Hiking In Clare (link) Best Trails In Clare (link)
Greenway	Greenway (link) Greenway (link)
Zoo and Farms	Birds Of Prey (link) Animal Farm (link)
National Parks	Burren National Park (link) Best National Parks (link)
Mansions and Stately Homes	Stately Homes (link)

Indoor Activities	More Info /Links
Co. Clare	What to do in Clare (link)
Restaurants	Best Restaurants (link)

Social Media	More Info / Links
Websites	County Council (link) Discovery Clare (link Clare Bucket List (link)
Twitter	Clare County Council (link) Clare Libraries (link)
Facebook Pages	Visit Clare (link) Our Town Clare (link) Clare County Council (link)
Instagram	Clare Ireland (link)