Ballyvaughan
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Ballyvaughan historical background
Places of
Interest in Ballyvaughan
Ballyvaughan National School
Heart of
Burren Walks in Ballyvaughan offers half-day and full-day guided tours
of some of the more remote and beautiful parts of the
Burren in County Clare. They also tailor tours of a particular duration or
on a specific theme on request.
Restaurants
Whitethorn Restaurant And Craft Shop
An Fear Gorta
The Tea Junction Cafe
Monks Pub & Seafood Restaurant
Nearby Attractions
Quins Craftshop
Quinn's Craftshop
& Gallery is located on the Main Street of the unspoilt village of
Ballyvaughan, in the heart of the "Burren" region of County Clare in
Ireland.
Aillwee Caves
Aloha Surf
School
Aloha Surf School runs surfing lessons in the heart of the Burren in
Fanore, Co. Clare, Ireland. Because of it's relative remoteness from
heavily populated centres.
Burren Fine
Wine & Food is
situated at the bottom of Corkscrew Hill, two miles from the beautiful
village of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Ireland.
Caherconnell
Stone Fort is a large and perfect fort 140-145 feet in external
diameter, nearly circular in plan. It is 12 feet thick and from 6-14
feet high.
The masonry consists of large blocks many 3feet long and 2ft.
6in.high. The inner face is almost perfect.
Bog
Wood Sculpture
The term bog-oak is often used to describe all types of bog-wood; in
other counties, bog-deal is used in the same way.
There are three main types of bog-wood - oak, pine & yew. All can be
suitable for wood sculpture.
Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre
specializes in Yoga Holidays and meditation retreats on west coast of
Ireland.
The Burren
Centre
Burren
Perfumery
The Burren Perfumery is Ireland’s first Perfumery, set up over 30 years
ago.
A family run business, each of the Perfumery's products has been
hand produced using the highest quality pure natural essences, plant
extracts and pure Irish spring water.
If you really want to have the sweet fragrance of Ireland about you,
have the lads there send you a bottle of perfume.
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The Village
Situated at the confluence of the Atlantic and Galway
Bay, this is one of the most enjoyable villages in Clare. (The
difference between a village and a town is, a town has a courthouse.)
At one time Ballyvaughan was a thriving port in County Clare but it
is mainly used for pleasure now. It is the arts and crafts center of
the county.
Ballyvaughan offers easy access to Galway via a little-traveled
coastal route through Kinvara. This road
takes you along some beautiful coastline and through the
Burren.
Ballyvaughan Bay in the south-eastern corner of Galway Bay is a
popular boating area and the village itself is embraced by rocky barriers of land, the Rinn, to the west and a
farther, more broken extension from Bishop’s Quarter to the east.
Off the coast of Ballyvaughan are also several small islands
including Black Island, Gall Island and Green Island all encompassed by
the Ballyvaughan reef.
The bay extends eastwards from Finvarra Point, past Scanlan’s
Island, Muckinish Island, Muckinish Bay and the Pouldoody oyster beds
before turning south through Poulnaclogh Bay, into Pouldoody Bay and
finishing at Bell Harbour.
Irish Family Names from Ballyvaughan: Collins, Coymns, Fitzpatrick, Flannagan,
Francis, Howard, Kerin, Linnane, Mooney, Vaughans, Nilan, O'Lochains,
O'Loghlens and Woods.
Lodging
Hylands Burren Hotel
Hylands Burren Hotel is nestled on the
south shore of Galway Bay in the picturesque village of Ballyvaughan.
The hotel is an ideal base for touring the
unspoilt scenery of Clare, Connemare and Kerry countrysides.
Decorated in a traditional style with
emphasis on elegance and comfort, the open fireplaces and beautiful
antiques create inviting warmth whilst the patio is a perfect place to
relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
The hotel has 29 guest rooms, all of which are individually appointed
with your comfort and relaxation in mind.
Enjoy a candle lit dinner at the in-house
restaurant that specialises in best local seafood. You can also sip your
favourite drink at the popular Burren Bar that features great
entertainment in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Decorated in a traditional style with emphasis on elegance and comfort;
open fireplaces, cosy lounge chairs, bare wood and beautiful antiques
create an inviting warmth whilst the patio is the perfect place to relax
and enjoy the beautiful views.
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Magouhy House |The Burren
Self Catering Sleeps 8
B&B / Self Catering
"Heart of the Burren". New traditional large, tastefully decorated three bedroom cottage, scenic location.
Burren National Park 7 miles to Corofin and Kilfenora with traditional music and dance. Ideal touring, cycling, walking, angling base. Owner flat adjoining, private entrance.
Available during July - August on a weekly basis... the rest of the year, weekly, weekend or mid-week.
065 7089136
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Ballyvaughan Cottages
Self-Catering | Ballyvaughan
Raymond Quin
Located in the famous Burren, these lovely cottages offer a remote
feeling but easy access to Galway and western Ireland.
Sleep Six
+353 (0)65 707 7071
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Lisheen House
New Quay | Self-catering, sleeps 12
This 4 star accommodation is located in New Quay in the
heart of the majestic Burren overlooking
Galway
Bay and some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery.
+353-65-6827126
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Knocknagrough House
Ballyvaughan | Self-catering
A five minute walk will bring you to the quaint village of Ballyvaughan where you can browse the craft shops or wine and dine in its
selection of tea rooms, pubs and restaurants.
+353-65-6827126
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Whitethorn
Holiday Homes
Whitethorn Holiday Homes comprises a set of three
cottages, The Whitethorn Cottages.
These luxurious holiday homes are located right on
the sea front, just 1.5km from Ballyvaughan village and 1.5km from the beach.
Rental of the Cottages is from March till October
on a weekly basis only, Saturday to Saturday.
Specifically designed for two people, the cottages are finished to a very
high standard, and come with the following:
- Towels and linen supplied
- TV
- Central heating
- A cosy gas fire for those intimate evenings
The
cottages are fully self-contained each with its own separate entrance, and
come with everything you might need for a memorable stay. They have the
following rooms:
- Sitting Room
- Kitchen
- Bedroom which sleeps a couple or two singles
- Bathroom
Prices range from e300 to e500 per week. Electricity and heating are
included.
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Booking
Burren
Haven
Burren Haven is an outstanding property in an outstanding location looking out
onto Galway Bay. Burren Haven sleeps a maximum of six people.
Discerning guests will certainly enjoy this charming two storey house which the
owner has furnished with great taste and style.
It comprises a double ensuite bedroom downstairs, kitchen, utility room, dining
room, sunroom, sitting room and large front hall.
Prices range from 600 euros to 800 euros per week, and heating and electricity
costs are included.
Rental of Burren Haven is all year around on a weekly basis, Saturday to
Saturday.
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Booking
The Falls Hotel   
Ennistymon
From € 45 pps
Location: Nestled in it’s wooded vale beside the tumbling
waters of the River Inagh, the distinctive building known today as the Falls
Hotel Spa Resort conceals within it’s walls an eighteenth century mansion and a
late medieval castle.
The Hotel is located near to the centre of the market town of Ennistymon.
Reserve Your Room
Logues Liscannor Bay   
Liscannor
Location: Situated in the picturesque fishing village of
Liscannor, overlooking the bay on the rugged West Clare Coast, the newly
refurbished Logue's Liscannor Hotel offers superb accommodation and quality food
in an idyllic location.
This beautiful Hotel is located within easy distance of Shannon Airport, Galway,
Ennis and Limerick, which makes it an ideal touring and recreational base.
The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, the Burren and Lisdoonvarna are all within a few
minutes driving and the world famous Lahinch Golf Links can even be seen from
the hotel.
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Burren
Self Catering
Three Cottages for Weekly Rentals
For self-catering accommodation in County Clare, Burren Holidays are proud
to offer our company owned holiday rental cottages.
Situated in three stunning Clare locations, our cottages can cater for
either a seaside vacation on the shores of Galway Bay, an activity holiday or
just a quiet countryside break.
Self-catering accommodation doesn't get better than this, and we feel
confident one of our luxury cottages will make your ideal Clare holiday
home-from-home.
Seamus & Mary Marlborough
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