There are many coastal
walks in the area which take in spectacular scenery. Increasingly
popular walking routes can be followed on an organised basis. Walks,
varying from one day to one week, are marked out with distinctive
pointers. Detailed charts and information pamphlets are
available.
Clare has 11 golf courses ranging from world - renowned seaside
links to parkland courses, providing a variety of challenges to any
handicap. Most are playable all year round.
The 18-hole
championship golf course at Lahinch has the "Klondyke" and the "Dell"
holes, numbered among the most famous in golf.
Other 18-hole courses in the region
include, Ennis, Dromoland, Bodyke, Gort, Woodstock, Shannon, Kilkee,
Kilrush, Doonbeg, Birr, Nenagh, Roscrea and Thurles.
Spanish
Point has a 9 hole course, as do Portumna and Templemore. The
following are par-three golf courses: Rosshill Golf Course at
Roscam, Ennis, Kilrush, Nenagh, Liscannor, Sixmile Bridge,
Lisdoonvarna and Lahinch.
The Aran Islands, one of the last outposts of Gaelic civilisation
where Irish is still the spoken language, are only 30 minutes by
Ferry from Doolin.
Historic Scattery Island, where St Senan
founded a monastic settlement in the 6th century is less than 2
miles from Kilrush Marina.
Travel to Holy Island (Inis
Cealtra), one of Ireland's most famous monastic sites, from
Mountshannon. Its many attractions include a well preserved Round
Tower, the ruins of 6 churches and an extraordinary cell like
structure.
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