Aoife's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kinvarra
Fun place to visit and explore a small cave in the heart of the Burren. There is also a birds of prey centre with daily shows during the spring summer season.
157 locals recommend
Aillwee Cave
Fun place to visit and explore a small cave in the heart of the Burren. There is also a birds of prey centre with daily shows during the spring summer season.
Lovely place for walks in a very historic place. Paths are stroller friendly.
81 locals recommend
Coole Park
Lovely place for walks in a very historic place. Paths are stroller friendly.
Lovely sea side park for walks with a great playground, woods with a very cute fairy trail for kids, and a small cafe. Beside a golf course.
26 locals recommend
Rinville Park
Lovely sea side park for walks with a great playground, woods with a very cute fairy trail for kids, and a small cafe. Beside a golf course.
In days of old, the grandiose building once housed an influential family who played a key role in establishing many of Galway’s renowned organisations. Unfortunately, the success at Tyrone was not to last as the house later came to a bleak end one faithful day in the 1920s. Since then, it has been reduced to little more than a gaunt ruin containing nothing more than faint whispers of a ghostly haunting.
Tyrone House
In days of old, the grandiose building once housed an influential family who played a key role in establishing many of Galway’s renowned organisations. Unfortunately, the success at Tyrone was not to last as the house later came to a bleak end one faithful day in the 1920s. Since then, it has been reduced to little more than a gaunt ruin containing nothing more than faint whispers of a ghostly haunting.
Food scene
Beautiful remote cafe and place to stock up on locally made soaps and skincare
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
Beautiful remote cafe and place to stock up on locally made soaps and skincare
One of our closest restaurants, family-friendly seafood restaurant with chowder, local oysters and mussels etc. also they have a classic kids menu with chicken, fries etc.
99 locals recommend
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirOne of our closest restaurants, family-friendly seafood restaurant with chowder, local oysters and mussels etc. also they have a classic kids menu with chicken, fries etc.
Lots of nice cafes and spots for lunch as well as a nice beach - Bishops Quarter - and also a great base for the Burren hikes
35 locals recommend
Ballyvaughan
Lots of nice cafes and spots for lunch as well as a nice beach - Bishops Quarter - and also a great base for the Burren hikes
Linnane's Lobster Bar
Delicious seafood - we love eating outside on the terrace
Really nice deli with soups and sandwiches as well as homemade cakes etc. a good place to stock up on cheese and other treats after a walk in the woods
8 locals recommend
Coole Park Tearooms
Really nice deli with soups and sandwiches as well as homemade cakes etc. a good place to stock up on cheese and other treats after a walk in the woods
More traditional seafood but in a really nice location on the pier
35 locals recommend
Monks Ballyvaughan
More traditional seafood but in a really nice location on the pier
Hazel Mountain Chocolates
Lovely spot for coffee and some unique chocolate
Handy place for brunch/lunch/tea beside a homeware store and garden centre
13 locals recommend
PoppySeed Clarinbridge
Handy place for brunch/lunch/tea beside a homeware store and garden centre
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkThe best place to go for lunch in the city - worth waiting for!
Neighborhoods
Kinvarra
Doolin
Clarinbridge
Ballyvaughan
Playground
Good local playgrounds
Kilcornan
There is also an indoor swimming pool and nice walks in this area
Indoor play centre - good for entertaining children on a wet day
10 locals recommend
Busy Bees Childrens Activity Centre
Indoor play centre - good for entertaining children on a wet day
Playground in Kinvara is beside the school across from the gas/petrol station
St Josephs National School
Playground in Kinvara is beside the school across from the gas/petrol station
Great for kids - outdoor wooden playground, indoor slide, animals including llamas, cafe.
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Great for kids - outdoor wooden playground, indoor slide, animals including llamas, cafe.