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33. Kilfenora, The Burren, County Clare
- Part 1 The Village
The village of Kilfenora is set in the gently
rolling limestone farmland of the Burren, Co. Clare
Kilfenora is basically a one street village
of traditionally colourful houses, many are often brightly painted as
are most of the shops. There is an informative Burren Centre ('The
Gateway to the Burren') and
the several pubs-bars which are
great venues for traditional Irish music ....
.... and a great night was had by all
courtesy of the local band of musicians.
Linnane's Bar and Nagles Pub in the main
street.
The Burren Information Centre in the village
of Kilfenora with good displays on the geology, geography, history, archaeology and the
flora & fauna of the wonderful limestone country of The Burren
through the aid of a landscape model and a homely tearoom as well. The
Burren Centre is next to St Fachtnan's Cathedral (see
next page 34).
Kilfenora St Fachtna's Catholic Church (built
1840) and the statue of St Anthony
who seem to bring us good luck over some lost car keys! (see
page 34 for the Cathedral)
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Kilfenora, The Burren, County Clare, West of Ireland: Griffeys Ballybreen
House (B&B) is a really good and friendly hospitable bed and breakfast, just
west, and outside of the village of Kilfenora, set in the gently
rolling limestone farmland of the Burren, Co. Clare, Ireland. St. Fachtnan's Cathedral and ancient
crosses are worth a visit in the village of Kilfenora,
before the evening feasting and entertainment begins (see
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Vaughan's
pub-bar provides good food and traditional Irish Music in
the village of Kilfenora, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland.
By the pub is Vaughan's set dancing barn, well used by
local musicians and dancers. Next to Vaughan's bar is an independent hostel for budget accommodation
(red building). Kilfenora is basically a one street village
and 'The Home of Ceili Music' or at least the Kilfenora
Ceilidh Band! |
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Two other
pubs-bars are traditional Irish music venues. Linnane's Pub
(Kitty's Corner for traditional music and home cooking!) and
Nagles Traditional Lounge Bar (combined with Nagle's Ladies and
Gents outfitters!). Not too far away from
Kilfenora is the famous Poulnabrone Dolmen and other
prehistoric sites, on the limestone pavement of the Burren,
just off the road from Leamaneh Castle to Ballyvaughan, all
well worth a tourist visit. |
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The Burren
Centre in Kilfenora has an excellent audio and visual
displays all about the geology, flora and fauna, prehistory and history of
the Burren region and a good budget cafe. |
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