Guidebook for Kilrush
Food Scene
Famous for their delicious Wild Atlantic Way salmon sandwiches on our local Considines bakery home seaweed
bread..also delicious cakes and coffees & friendly staff..ask for Denise!
7 locals recommend
The Potter's Hand Cafe
10 Vandeleur StFamous for their delicious Wild Atlantic Way salmon sandwiches on our local Considines bakery home seaweed
bread..also delicious cakes and coffees & friendly staff..ask for Denise!
A magical walled garden with the most beautiful plants and trees. Ideal for all garden lovers and children love to play in the maze and gardens. Lovely little cafe which serves lunches, delicious homemade desserts & scones..you can sit outside in the courtyard to dine..Check out their Facebook page and website for activities during the year. They also sell plants and trees with lots of advice from their head gardener Karoy..
29 locals recommend
Vandeleur Walled Garden
Killimer RoadA magical walled garden with the most beautiful plants and trees. Ideal for all garden lovers and children love to play in the maze and gardens. Lovely little cafe which serves lunches, delicious homemade desserts & scones..you can sit outside in the courtyard to dine..Check out their Facebook page and website for activities during the year. They also sell plants and trees with lots of advice from their head gardener Karoy..
A real gem of a restaurant with stunning views overlooking the famous Pollock Holes in Kilkee (only 12min drive from Wild Dolphin Lodge) and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. You can eat outside or inside depending on the weather and they have a great selection of lunches and desserts. Amazing cliff walk right outside their front door and the beautiful sandy horseshoe beach of Kilkee!
Don't forget to bring your swimming togs for a dip or snorkel in the Pollock Holes..
14 locals recommend
Diamond Rocks Cafe
West EndA real gem of a restaurant with stunning views overlooking the famous Pollock Holes in Kilkee (only 12min drive from Wild Dolphin Lodge) and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. You can eat outside or inside depending on the weather and they have a great selection of lunches and desserts. Amazing cliff walk right outside their front door and the beautiful sandy horseshoe beach of Kilkee!
Don't forget to bring your swimming togs for a dip or snorkel in the Pollock Holes..
Essentials
Ryans Butchers owned by Noel & Bernie, sell excellent Meats & Fish. They also have a wonderful delicatessen which serves takeaway breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches, baps, wraps, salads etc., everything you could possibly want to eat! They also bake the most delicious scones and fresh brown bread in town every morning..get there early as the home baking sells out very quickly
Ryans Butchers
Henry StreetRyans Butchers owned by Noel & Bernie, sell excellent Meats & Fish. They also have a wonderful delicatessen which serves takeaway breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches, baps, wraps, salads etc., everything you could possibly want to eat! They also bake the most delicious scones and fresh brown bread in town every morning..get there early as the home baking sells out very quickly
Drinks & Nightlife
Crottys on The Square in Kilrush, an old traditional styled pub serving delicious lunches and evening meals. Excellent atmosphere and famous for the great Mrs Crotty who was a great concertina player, you never know when you might hear a tune or two!
12 locals recommend
Crottys Pub
Market SquareCrottys on The Square in Kilrush, an old traditional styled pub serving delicious lunches and evening meals. Excellent atmosphere and famous for the great Mrs Crotty who was a great concertina player, you never know when you might hear a tune or two!
Sightseeing
Kilrush Marina where you can avail of and books trips to Scattery Island and also book dolphin watching trips on the River Shannon. Also home of the Royal Western Yacht Club which welcomes you to join them on Wednesday evenings for Try Sailing which is open to everyone and costs €10 per person to sail out on the River for a few hours..a great way to spend your Wednesday evenings!
10 locals recommend
Kilrush Marina
Merchants QuayKilrush Marina where you can avail of and books trips to Scattery Island and also book dolphin watching trips on the River Shannon. Also home of the Royal Western Yacht Club which welcomes you to join them on Wednesday evenings for Try Sailing which is open to everyone and costs €10 per person to sail out on the River for a few hours..a great way to spend your Wednesday evenings!
Entertainment & Activities
The best Riding School in Clare! Carmen is just amazing with children and adults alike and runs great summer pony camps for different age groups and levels. Check out Carmens Facebook page for all her camp dates. You can also go trekking with Carmen to the beach or along the picturesque country roads in Querrin, down to Querrin Pier where the horses can dip their hooves in the water. If you love horses, you will love Carmens!
Carmen's Riding School
The best Riding School in Clare! Carmen is just amazing with children and adults alike and runs great summer pony camps for different age groups and levels. Check out Carmens Facebook page for all her camp dates. You can also go trekking with Carmen to the beach or along the picturesque country roads in Querrin, down to Querrin Pier where the horses can dip their hooves in the water. If you love horses, you will love Carmens!
If you're looking for a gym and want to stay fit while on holidays this is the place for you..you can check out their classes on their Facebook page..K Fitt is upstairs over the lawnmower shop..look for a door to the left of the lawnmower shop and you will find them..
K Fitt
Ennis RoadIf you're looking for a gym and want to stay fit while on holidays this is the place for you..you can check out their classes on their Facebook page..K Fitt is upstairs over the lawnmower shop..look for a door to the left of the lawnmower shop and you will find them..
Everything Else
This is the prettiest little art and craft shop you will ever visit with a lovely homely cafe & delicious homemade cakes. Very close to Loop Head lighthouse in Kilbaha, a must visit to buy a treasured memory.
12 locals recommend
Kilbaha Gallery
This is the prettiest little art and craft shop you will ever visit with a lovely homely cafe & delicious homemade cakes. Very close to Loop Head lighthouse in Kilbaha, a must visit to buy a treasured memory.
Bank of Ireland
Frances StreetATM machine
AIB Bank
7/8 Frances StreetATM Machine
ShannonDoc is available after 6pm in Kilrush when GP Surgeries are closed. Please check out the information folder in the apartment for further details.
Shannon Doc.
Cooraclare RoadShannonDoc is available after 6pm in Kilrush when GP Surgeries are closed. Please check out the information folder in the apartment for further details.
Shopping
Glessons is a great hardware shop where you can pick up lots of bits and pieces. They also do Bicycle Hire with helmets and have excellent rates and advice. Paul also does guided walking tours of Kilrush, ask in store for more information.
Gleesons of Kilrush
2-4 Henry StGlessons is a great hardware shop where you can pick up lots of bits and pieces. They also do Bicycle Hire with helmets and have excellent rates and advice. Paul also does guided walking tours of Kilrush, ask in store for more information.
Supervalu is only a 3mins walk from Wild Dolphin apartments and has all you need in the line of groceries. They will also top up your Pinergy card here at the counter (don't forget to keep the receipt with you number code on it).
SuperValu Kilrush - Queally's
Frances StreetSupervalu is only a 3mins walk from Wild Dolphin apartments and has all you need in the line of groceries. They will also top up your Pinergy card here at the counter (don't forget to keep the receipt with you number code on it).
ATM Machine. Self service Launderette. Tesco also sell clothes, books, electrical goods, groceries etc. There is also a Photo Booth and recycling bins and clothing recycling bins available. Toilets inside the front door to the left beside the customer care counter.
7 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Ennis RoadATM Machine. Self service Launderette. Tesco also sell clothes, books, electrical goods, groceries etc. There is also a Photo Booth and recycling bins and clothing recycling bins available. Toilets inside the front door to the left beside the customer care counter.