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Situated on Ireland's gorgeous 1500-mile Wild Atlantic Way driving route, County Clare is renowned for its thriving music and dance traditions, breathtaking geography, and captivating prehistoric, ancient, and Medieval history.
We at Road Trip: Ireland, are thrilled to share it all with you!
Click on the audio play arrow to listen to our special Intro.
Lisdoonvarna
Looking for Love in All the Right Places
Oh, Lisdoonvarna! Its annual Matchmaking Festival is a mecca for hopefuls from Europe and far-flung countries around the world who've all come to find a fiancé. Alas, their fates lie in the hands of one man, Willie Daly, Ireland's last living matchmaker, whose ancient notebook, passed down for generations, may just hold the key.
Our Recommendations:
EAT & DRINK
Roadside Tavern & Burren Storehouse
17 Rooska, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, V95 X5Y6
http://www.roadsidetavern.ie
+353 (0)65 707 4084
roadsidetavern@gmail.com
The Roadside Tavern is a true gem of a microbrewery, locally sourced gastro-pub, live music venue, and even festival headquarters!
Enjoy the Organic Fish Platter, stacked with salmon smoked right next door in their Burren Smokehouse, and wash it down with one of their small batch brews—in Red, Black, or Gold—all while taking in a traditional music session (on every night during the summer). Or head next door to the Burren Storehouse for delicious wood-fired artisan pizzas, nightly menus, and live music or sports.
Check their events page for upcoming gigs, events, and festivals like The Burren Tolkien Society Festival, Father Ted Festival, Old Time Appalachian Music Gathering, and more
DRINK & FLIRT
The Matchmaker Bar
www.matchmakerireland.com
+353 65 707 4005
Located in the Imperial Hotel
> Where Willie Daly works his matchmaking magic each September and October
MUSIC
Rathbaun Hotel
www.rathbaunhotel.com
+353 65 707 4009
> Excellent nightly music performance at 8pm June-Aug, free admission, songs and tunes
ABOUT THE FULL-LENGTH AUDIO TOUR (Text + Video)
Watch a 90-second TRAILER about the CLARE audio tour app by clicking on the Video Play Arrow
CLARE features:
12 AUDIO, GPS-ENABLED STOPS
- Welcome
- Loop Head Peninsula (Saltwater Stories)
- Spanish Point (Out of the Depths)
- Miltown Malbay (Mad for 'Trad')
- Liscannor (The Spark and the Flame)
- Cliffs of Moher (Popular Geography and its Perils)
- Doolin (Muiscal Pilgrims)
- Lisdoonvarna (Looking for Love in all the Right Places)
- Kilfenora (The Set Dancing Legacy)
- Fanore (The Ferile Rock)
- Ballyvaughan (An Air of Mystery)
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (The Journey Home)
2 TEXT-ONLY, GPS-ENABLED STOPS
- Shannon Airport
- Central Burren
PLUS
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CURATED RECOMMENDATIONS about places to eat, sleep, drink, and explore
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A SCAVENGER HUNT for all ages that will take you off-the-beaten-path to Clare's hidden gems
ACCOLADES
CLARE won Ireland's Digital Media Award (Silver, Best Use of Mobile, 2018) and the Interpretive Media Award (Digital Media, 2018) from the US National Association for Interpretation. Cultural Roadmapp won the international Travel & Hospitality Award (Best Cultural Tour Operator - Ireland, 2020).
We recommend you allocate 2 days to enjoy the tour, and Clare, to the fullest. This downloadable app will work driving in any direction!
