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FáilteISituated 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 PlacesOh, 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 & DRINKRoadside Tavern & Burren Storehouse17 Rooska, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, V95 X5Y6http://www.roadsidetavern.ie+353 (0)65 707 4084roadsidetavern@gmail.comThe 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 moreDRINK & FLIRTThe Matchmaker Barwww.matchmakerireland.com+353 65 707 4005Located in the Imperial Hotel> Where Willie Daly works his matchmaking magic each September and OctoberMUSIC Rathbaun Hotelwww.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 BurrenPLUS CURATED RECOMMENDATIONS about places to eat, sleep, drink, and explore A SCAVENGER HUNT for all ages that will take you off-the-beaten-path to Clare's hidden gems ACCOLADESCLARE 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!
USER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE FULL-LENGTH TOUR
We recommend downloading the app in full while on WiFi to avoid data charges. When downloading, leave the app open for a few minutes to ensure full download of the tracks. We recommend checking that each track plays before leaving wifi. If a track does not play, go to "Settings > Refresh" to complete download. To enjoy this app hands-free, you must ALLOW LOCATION SERVICES (GPS) "ALWAYS" (not just "While Using the App"). Otherwise, the audio will not play automatically. You can turn off hands-free mode in the app’s Settings menu. Manual playback option: you can listen to tour stops anytime simply by pressing Play. iPhone users: make sure your phone is not set to vibrate/silent. Otherwise, the audio will appear to play but you will not hear sound. Connect your device to your vehicle's audio system via Bluetooth or directly with an AUX audio (headphone jack) or USB (charging) cable. When driving, keep the app running in the background. This will use battery, so plug into your vehicle's power source. Accessibility for visually impaired users (iOS only): you can access written descriptions of the tour stops by opening the app and telling Siri to "Turn on voiceover." ENJOY THE TOUR!
