
Things to do in County Clare
900 places worth visiting sit inside the County Clare boundary, across 52 towns and villages. Each is counted once here, under the town it is nearest to, which is not always the town it is in.
Everything the map records
120 places to explore, with photographs first. Find more on each town's page or browse by kind of place below.
120 places
Places to explore in pictures

laura ammons · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
MarvinVells · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
The Banner · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
PDphoto.org · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Thomas Thiele · CC BY 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Turlough Hill
7.2 km east of Ballyvaughan · Outdoors

PaulT · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Jon Sullivan · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Warren Buckley · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Robert French · No restrictions. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Clare Abbey
Clarecastle · 1.5 km from the centre · Some of it indoors

Jackieray at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Adrian King · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Roger Diel · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Odea at English Wikipedia · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JohnArmagh · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Dysert O’Dea
4 km south of Corofin · Some of it indoors

Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
JohnArmagh · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Inchicronan Abbey
2.3 km south of Crusheen · Some of it indoors

Dr Charles Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Valfex · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Yankiv121 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
C O'Flanagan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
The Banner · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Ennis Abbey
Ennis · 300 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Adrian King · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Danny Burke · CC BY-SA 2.5. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Stuart Walker · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
colm · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Maghera
6.7 km north-west of Feakle · Outdoors

Eddylandzaat · CC BY 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Slievecallan
7.5 km south-west of Inagh · Outdoors

Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
David Medcalf · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
David Medcalf · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Noughaval Church
3.8 km north-east of Kilfenora · Some of it indoors

Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Aiden Clarke · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Jonathan Billinger · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Pinzgauer · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
The Banner · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Unknown photographer · Public domain. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Canon Island Abbey
4.8 km east of Killadysert · Some of it indoors

GilPe · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. St Flannan's Oratory
Killaloe · 90 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Discover Lough Derg · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Drow69 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Jtonra · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Steve Ford Elliott · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
The Banner · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Drow69 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Charles W Glynn · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Bob Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Daithib8 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Liscannorman · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Frabjousone · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Age Bosma · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
No machine-readable author provided. Bogman assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY 2.5. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Saint Caimin's Church
2.3 km south-west of Mountshannon · Some of it indoors

Cliodhnaoleary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Deadstar · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Saint Brigid's Church
2.4 km south-west of Mountshannon · Some of it indoors

Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Cliodhnaoleary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Colm Linnane · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
C O'Flanagan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Taco van der Waal · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Taco van der Waal · CC BY-SA 3.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Roger Diel · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
jule_berlin · CC BY 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Quin Abbey
Quin · 280 m from the centre · Some of it indoors

Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Roger Diel · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
C O'Flanagan · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. 
Graham Horn · CC BY-SA 2.0. Via Wikimedia Commons. Resized and cropped for display. Tulla Church
Tulla · 390 m from the centre · Some of it indoors
More places to explore
- PlaygroundsBallyvaughan Community PlaygroundBallyvaughan · 170 m from the centreOutdoors · About 45 min
- Information boardsThe Burren WayBallyvaughan · 300 m from the centre
- Information boardsLúb NáisiúntaBallyvaughan · 300 m from the centre
- Information boardsBaile Uí BheacáinBallyvaughan · 310 m from the centre
- Ringforts and sitesLisnanardBallyvaughan · 520 m from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Information boardsBallyvaughan PierBallyvaughan · 590 m from the centre
- Waymarks and guidepostsWild Atlantic Way: Ballyvaughan PierBallyvaughan · 590 m from the centre
- LakesLough RaskBallyvaughan · 860 m from the centreOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesCahermoreBallyvaughan · 1.3 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesOaonknocknagroaghBallyvaughan · 1.3 km from the centreOutdoors · About 20 min
- Holy wellsTobercoreBallyvaughan · 1.6 km from the centreOutdoors · About 15 min
- Holy wellsToberglass2.6 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 15 min
- AttractionsBird Of Prey Centre2.7 km south of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Ringforts and sitesLissaroo2.8 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesBallyallaban Ring Fort2.9 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCaherloughlin3.1 km north-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- HillsAilwee3.4 km south-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors
- Ringforts and sitesDoontarga3.4 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- HillsCappanawalla3.4 km west of BallyvaughanOutdoors
- HillsMoneen Mountain3.4 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors
- Ringforts and sitesKilleen Children's Burial Ground3.5 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCahemore Stone Fort3.5 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCloonmartin Caher4 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- CastlesCaisléan Muicinis Nua4.1 km north-east of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Historic churchesGleninagh Church4.4 km north-west of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors
- LakesMuckinish Lough4.5 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesDermot & Grania's Bed4.7 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesGleninsheen Caher4.7 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesCahermacun4.8 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- CastlesSean Mucinis castle4.8 km east of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- CastlesGregan Castle5 km south-west of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- LakesLough Luirc5.1 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesCairnbeg5.5 km south-west of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- AttractionsGleninshing portal tomb5.6 km south of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Ringforts and sitesMortyclough Fort5.6 km north-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- LakesBallyvelaghan Lough5.9 km north-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesTurlough Castle6 km south-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- LakesTurloughnagullaun Lough6 km south-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 30 min
- Ringforts and sitesGleninshing tomb6.1 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- Ringforts and sitesKilleenacurry Childen's Burial Ground6.5 km south-east of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 20 min
- CastlesGlensaleade Castle6.7 km south of BallyvaughanSome of it indoors · About 45 min
- Holy wellsToberinneenboy7.1 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 15 min
- MonumentsPoulnabrone7.2 km south of BallyvaughanOutdoors · About 15 min
- HillsAbbey Hill7.4 km east of BallyvaughanOutdoors
By kind of place
Town by town
- Things to do in Ballyvaughan70
- Things to do in Killinaboy59
- Things to do in Crusheen57
- Things to do in Kilfenora44
- Things to do in Ruan43
- Things to do in Tulla33
- Things to do in Kilmurry31
- Things to do in Ennis30
- Things to do in Kilrush26
- Things to do in Corofin26
- Things to do in Kilkishen25
- Things to do in Feakle24
- Things to do in Inagh22
- Things to do in Newmarket on Fergus20
- Things to do in Fanore20
- Things to do in Tuamgraney20
- Things to do in Clooney18
- Things to do in Lahinch18
- Things to do in Clarecastle17
- Things to do in Doonbeg15
- Things to do in Mountshannon15
- Things to do in Lisdoonvarna14
- Things to do in Doolin14
- Things to do in Liscannor14
- Things to do in Carrigaholt13
- Things to do in Killaloe13
- Things to do in O’Briensbridge12
- Things to do in Quin12
- Things to do in Inch11
- Things to do in Kilmihil11
- Things to do in O'Callaghansmills11
- Things to do in Killadysert10
- Things to do in Labasheeda10
- Things to do in Lissycasey10
- Things to do in Shannon9
- Things to do in Milltown Malbay9
- Things to do in Cratloe9
- Things to do in Broadford9
- Things to do in Quilty9
- Things to do in Kilkee8
- Things to do in Ennistimon8
- Things to do in Cooraclare8
- Things to do in Mullagh8
- Things to do in Bridgetown7
- Things to do in Bunratty5
- Things to do in Parteen5
- Things to do in Scarriff4
- Things to do in Ogonnelloe4
- Things to do in Sixmilebridge3
- Things to do in Spanish Point3
- Things to do in Cloonlara2
- Things to do in Meelick2
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Places, names and kinds are OpenStreetMap records. Which county encloses a place, which town it is nearest, and every distance here are this site’s own calculations from those records. Where a place carries a checked note, it names who said so and the day somebody read it.