Local Attractions

	Kinvara "The Head of the Sea" and "Gateway to the Burren". It was once a thriving seaport town in Co. Galway trading with the Connemara Islands. This tradition is recalled each summer in "Crinniu na mBad", a sea festival organised by the village.

The Burren A remarkable bare limestone area with a combination of many unusual moonscape features. It is home to many varied species of flora.

	The Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher are situated on the Clare coast. They offer remarkable views of the Atlantic coastline, Connemara Mountains and the Aran Islands.

Coole Park The former home of Lady Gregory (1852-1932), dramatist, folklorist and co-founder of the Abbey Theatre. The grounds are now a national forest and wildlife park and are open to the public.

	Thoor Ballylee Once the former summer home of W.B. Yeats this restored Norman tower house was purchased by Yeats in 1916. In 1965 the tower was opened to the public. An audio visual presentation and push button audio narratives in the rooms are available in the tower, which is open to the public from Easter to October.