Local
Activities
Cannville House is perfect base for touring North Clare, The Burren, Cliffs
of Moher, Aillwee Caves, Doolin Cave, Aran Islands and many other
attractions. Locally there is fishing, golf, pitch n' putt, swimming,
surfing, cycling, country and cliff walks, guided tours, caves, castles,
ruins, dolmens, ring forts, heritage centres, boat cruises, etc.
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Golf
at Lahinch
The origins of Lahinch Golf Club go back to the closing decade of
the nineteenth century. In 1892 officers of the famous Black Watch
Regiment stationed in Limerick came upon a vast wilderness of
duneland two miles from the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Being good
Scotsmen, they knew at once that they had found the perfect terrain
for a golf links. One
of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland, Lahinch is one of the most
respected links courses in the world. Lahinch, with its towering
sand dunes, undulating fairways, rolling greens and fair share of
blind shots, is the perfect natural golfing terrain - a true links
in the traditional meaning of the word. Known widely, as the St.
Andrews of Ireland, Lahinch is a marvelous place. |
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Guided
Walk of the Burren
Heart of Burren Walks
is based in the east of the Burren which boasts some of the most
unspoilt and spectacular scenery in the west of Ireland. Heart
of Burren Walks endeavours to promote a greater appreciation of the
Burren - Ireland’s most precious landscape. We celebrate the
floral diversity, extraordinary archaeological wealth and unique
agricultural system of the Burren. Our walking groups are
deliberately small in number in order to make as low an impact as
possible on the terrain. We are also committed to best
conservation principles and believe that the region is best
appreciated on foot at a natural rhythm in the company of an expert
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Cliffs
of Moher Cruises
The Cliffs of Moher stand over 200m above the Atlantic – some of
the highest cliffs in Europe. Their scale and beauty can only be
truly appreciated when viewed from sea level. A Cliff Cruise will
take you on a voyage of discovery along this 8km shoreline – truly
an experience not to be missed! Sailing
schedule is tide and weather dependent. Typically sailing are 1:30pm
and 5:30pm from Doolin pier. |
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Horse
Riding
Trail riding and treking are available in nearby Ennistymon and
several other places around Co. Clare. The Burren is an ideal region
to explore on horseback. There are many options including lake and
beach trails, and also the ancient Burren Highways or "Green
Roads". Day-long, three-day and week-long trails are available. |
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Traditional
Irish Music
Any visit to Ireland is incomplete if you do not experience a
traditional Irish music session. The art of Irish music has been
handed down over the centuries from family to family and it is very
strong in the in West Clare in particular, the so-called Home of
Irish Traditional Music. Traditional groups play in hundreds of pubs
throughout the year, and the festival calendar has a wide range of
Fleadhs (music festivals) to choose from. |
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Surfing
at Lahinch
The two-mile long beach in Lahinch with its variety of breaks caters
for novice, intermediate and experienced surfers. 5 miles further
south you will find Spanish Point, another perfect surfing beach.
Both are some of the best places in Europe to learn surfing with the
advantage of the slower rolling Atlantic waves.
Lahinch Surf School, based in Lahinch provides a safe, relaxed and
affordable introduction to the exhilarating sport of surfing. |
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