The Burren Centre Kilfenora
The Burren Centre in Kilfenora was the first Interpretive centre in Ireland. It is at the gateway to the Burren and is a tourist information point also. All the staff are very helpful and can direct you to some hidden places. There is a major exhibit of the Burrens Flora, Fauna and History which the visitor can tour. In the café the toasted salmon Sandwiches are a particular favourite of visitors. So a visit to Co. Clare's and Ireland's first interpretive centre is a must.
Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland
Tour Galway city (things to do) Ireland travel video guide; visit Ireland tourism attractions
A Galway Ireland tour travel guide about the best places to visit and top things to do/tourism attractions from Galway city centre. Galway travel guide; things to do in Ireland. On this #TravelingwithKrushworth episode I'm in Galway Ireland (#KrushworthInIreland).
Day tours/day trips lead you to Salthill, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen (Poulnabrone Portal Tomb), Kilfenora, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands (Inishmore) and Dun Aonghasa.
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On this episode of Traveling with Krushworth
My first stop is Galway, County Galway
Before adventuring into the countryside.
Travel with me and walk the streets of this Irish-speaking city.
Immerse yourself in the music and culture
On a stroll through the Latin Quarter. Don’t miss the historic King’s Head Pub.
Sit for a while in Eyre Square, walk through the Spanish Arch
A part of the medieval system of walls, or cast a line into the River Corrib,
I’m in the medieval city of Galway
And as you can see, I’m walking down the heart of the centre itself.
There’s pubs, there’s buskers, there’s music everywhere.
There’s someone just setting up here.
It is an amazing place, but as I’m walking around
And showing you some of the things to see,
I hope you have a great time Traveling with Krushworth
Alright, thanks again and see you soon.
A city of faith both new and old, Galway has an ages-old medieval past.
The church of St. Nicholas, a saint revered by mariners
Was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1477.
Reflect upon the past, but the city truly lights up
When a favourite rugby team wins big.
So if you couldn’t tell, it’s Sunday and I found the weekend market.
Which takes place throughout in the summer time.
There’s food, there’s art vendors
It is quite the sight and it stretches on for quite a long ways.
Alright I’ll continue on. See you later.
Spend time at Salthill's oceanside promenades and then bid farewell to Galway.
Venture into the alien Burren region, a landscape inhabited
By early people for thousands of years.
The Burren in County Clare is an alien-like landscape
Known for its ancient inhabitants who scratched out their existence upon the rocks.
The Neolithic portal tomb at Poulnabrone stitches together a tapestry
Of Ireland’s first farmers, a society with archaic, but telling death rituals.
Upon your visit to medieval Kilfenora, it’s easy to see why
Travelers are enthralled with the religious high crosses.
Gaze at the Doorty Cross and marvel at the 12th century cathedral ruins.
Alright, well it was a long trip by bus
because of course, I can’t apparate like Dumbledore and Harry Potter did.
But if you guys are fans of Half Blood Prince, this was
One of the locations in the film for Voldemort’s Horcrux,
You know, the scene in the cave
But I’ll show you more as I’m walking around
See you later.
Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands
Continues to offer visitors a quintessential Irish experience
As soon as the ferry lands at the pier.
Before the adventure begins, travelers should
Explore quaint, picturesque Kilronan town.
For those who want to further connect with this ages-old landscape,
Rent a bicycle from the shop near the ferry dock before
Setting out for the island’s treasured hill fort, Dun Anghosa.
Populated since 3,000 BCE, the Aran Islands are a world of Stone Age forts
Wedge tombs, early Christian religious sites
And a land of storied tradition and immense heritage.
Climb the rocky hill to Dun Aonghosa, a stone fort originally built in 1,100 BCE.
Walk through the gates, and carefully stand, or crawl
To what the ancients saw as the world’s edge.
Perched precariously on this bleak outcropping overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
This must-see hill fort is a reminder of a turbulent past,
But also of a people who built an engineering marvel.
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A trip to sacred places in Ireland 1/2
A trip to holy places in Ireland, part one: Newgrange, Hill of Tara, Kells, Loughcrew, the Burren, Kilfenora, Brigids Well, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry
Temple Cronan Monastic Site, Carron, The Burren
St Cronan founded the monastery here in the 7C. Tucked away in a little hollow is a delightful small pre-12C oratory, later rebuilt with Romanesque sculpture.
There are two tomb-shrines here with two sloping side sides and triangular shaped- pieces on the ends with a space for the pilgrim to put his hand in and touch the place where the saint is buried. The large plain tomb is said to be that of St Cronan. There is a Holy Well nearby, if you can find it, and also a Cross shaft and base to the NW.
'Meet The Locals' - Mattie Shannon | Doolin, County Clare | DOOLIN IRELAND
In this short film series, 'Meet the Locals', Doolin Tourism brings viewers on a journey through Doolin, and the rugged, breathtaking Burren region, meeting some of its local people.
This fifth episode of 'Meet the Locals' features Mattie Shannon, Retired Officer in Charge at Doolin Coast Guard. Join Mattie as he shares his extensive knowledge of Doolin's history & biodiversity, as well as the safety services offered by the Doolin Coast Guard who serve the busy region around the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands. Uncover centuries of local history in these 4 short minutes, and revisit it for yourself on your next trip to Doolin!
Plan Your Trip to Doolin, Ireland and experience the incredible.
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The local people of Doolin, Ireland have a pride and passion of place like no other, and that emanates throughout the community and the overall visitor experience.
Doolin warmly welcomes visitors to stay & discover more, explore the hidden gems of the region, and experience unrivalled Irish hospitality in a traditional Irish setting.
Come and meet the locals! #LoveDoolin
Doolin - Designated Tourism Destination of Excellence by Fáilte Ireland in 2019
Doolin, one of Ireland’s most loved visitor destinations, which is widely regarded as ‘the home of Irish music’, has become the first Irish village to be awarded Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Award for Excellence in Customer Service. To achieve the Award, tourism businesses in Doolin undertook Fáilte Ireland’s Accredited Service Excellence Programme with nearly 120 local tourism frontline staff across 41 local businesses completing a dedicated course of customer care training. ‘Meet the Locals’ captures the very essence of why these local family-run businesses are gaining recognition for their customer service and warm, and welcoming nature.
About Doolin:
Located on the edge of the historic Burren in northwest County Clare, along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and within easy reach of the majestic Cliffs of Moher and the glorious Aran Islands, Doolin’s dramatic landscape and unrivalled scenery are what you might expect to see in an epic Hollywood movie. Luckily enough, Doolin is as real as it gets. As well as a great base for exploring the region, Doolin is widely regarded as the home of traditional Irish music, with plenty of music and events to experience every night in the local pubs and venues throughout the village - ‘craic agus ceol’ is aplenty in this Irish coastal village. Take a clifftop walk, breathing in the crisp, salty Atlantic air while appreciating the beautiful wildflowers, explore the rugged landscape where land and sea collide, or embark on an Atlantic cruise to appreciate the unique coastline from a different perspective.
The village itself is a vibrant place full of characters, stories and experiences, and is home to some of the region’s best accommodation, eateries, activities, local craft shops, and of course, warm welcomes.
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Flaggy Shore, Co. Clare
Drone Footage of the gorgeous Flaggy Shore in Co. Clare - shot by Jordan Losty Drennan. Follow him @spartanbeefcake on Instagram for more...
The Flaggy Shore is a uniquely beautiful area in North Clare, celebrated by many including renowned poet Seamus Heaney in 'Postscript'. In this video the karst landscape of the Burren as well as the Martello Tower at Finnavarra can be seen.
If you would like the contact details of the handsome bearded man in the video, please notify Tinder.
Poetry on the Burren
Tony Kirby of heartofburrenwalks.com recites a poem during a tour of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland.
'Céilí Band' Aid - Trad Tune Challenge by SUPER CÉILÍ
‘Céilí Band' Aid - the ’Trad Tune Challenge’ by SUPER CÉILÍ.
A remix of 25 ‘Trad Tune Challenge’ videos, featuring (in order of appearance):
Sharon Shannon (accordion)
The McAuliffe sisters (flute and concertina)
Tim Edey (accordion and guitar)
Seamus Begley and Breandán Jr. (vocals and accordion)
Garry Shannon (lilting)
Members of Beoga - Eamon Murray, Damian McKee, Liam Bradley
Pádraig Ó Sé
John Whelan
Niamh Dunne and Sean Óg Graham
Jimmy Keane (with the ‘shoe bucket challenge’)
Aindrias De Staic (jaw harp)
Brendan Power (harmonica)
Jack Talty (concertina)
Karen Ryan (fiddle)
Tigh Cóilí pub in Galway
De Danann
Floriane Blancke and Dermot Byrne (accordion and bouzouki)
Oisín Morrison (flute)
Chanelle Moynagh (banjo)
Sam Chenal and Zsófi Várkonyi (fiddles)
We Banjo 3
Kevin Burke
Sean McKeon (uilleann pipes)
Winifred Horan
Mixed by Peter Staunton
Much respect to Tommy McCarthy of The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts for getting this campaign going.
Funds raised are directed to Walk In My Shoes one-of-a-kind national support and information line. It’s available to the public and manned by mental health professionals who can listen, support and offer professional advice to anyone, anywhere in Ireland.
The charity provides mental health services to vulnerable young adults who otherwise could not afford them.
It also enhances existing Young Adult Services at St. Patrick’s University Hospital.
This video features 25 ‘Trad Tune Challenge’ videos. I have donated 25 times. Please donate as many times as you can.
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Cliffs Of Moher NEW
I took this when i was by Atlantic Ocean In Ireland,Cliffs Of Moher in 2008.
The cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head, and reach their maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft) just north of O'Brien's Tower, eight kilometres away. The cliffs boast one of Ireland's most spectacular views. On a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara.
Flowing Tides: Musical Memory, History and Global Culture in County Clare, Ireland
Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin discussed his book, Flowing Tides: History and Memory in an Irish Soundscape.
Speaker Biography: Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin is a leading authority in Irish traditional music, history, memory and diaspora research. He is a prolific writer, speaker and performer. A five-time All Ireland Champion uilleann piper, concertina player and former member of Ireland's legendary Kilfenora Céilí Band, he has presented more than 1,000 concerts on four continents during the past 30 years.
For transcript and more information, visit
Somewhere in Clare County May 28 08
Somewhere in Clare County May 28 08
Derek Ryan - Hold On To Your Hat (featuring Sharon Shannon)
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Irish Music Stories Podcast Trip to Sligo - full episode with English subtitles
Here's how Irish Music Stories began! The beloved tale of a bunch of kids heading across the pond to County Sligo. Head to
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- or to read FULL transcript in Japanese (c/o Tomoaki Hatekeyama )