Activities in and around Doolin, County Clare |
Traditional Music
Doolin has long been associated with great Irish music sessions, and was home to a great traditional Irish whistle player, the late Micko Russell. Every night the pubs in the village are loud with the sound of fiddle, tin whistle, bodhrán, and pipes. Many guests join the locals in the music and the dance. Set dancers also flock to Kilfenora, home of the Kilfenora Ceili Band
Walking, Cycling in the Burren
The only way to really experience the Burren is by foot! The green roads are the old Burren roads and are perfect to explore this landscape on short and long walks. The Burren Way is a 40-km signposted walking trail between Ballyvaughan and Lahinch. Guided Burren walks are available in the area. 
Golfers can enjoy the proximity of nearby courses like the Links in Lahinch just 20 minutes away.
More beautifully located courses along the West coast of County Clare can be found in Lahinch, Doonbeg, Spanish Point, Kilkee and Kilrush!
Swimming & Surfing
The beach in Lahinch (20 min. away) is famous with surfers from all over the world. It is also a great beach for swimming, as is the beach in Fanore, 25 min. along the coast to the North. Especially children will enjoy Seaworld (Swimming Pool Aquarium) at the Strand Promenade in Lahinch
Anglers have a huge choice of lakes, rivers and several spots along the coast line. Fishing trips are leaving from Liscannor, 15 mins. to the south. You can also fish from the pier in Doolin!
Lickeen Lake is the most
popular fishing lake in the Burren. Lickeen Anglers provide more information about fishing there.
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