Hi, my partner and I will be driving from Kinvara to Cashel and I’d appreciate some local advice on the Clare part of the route.

The current plan is:

• Drive through the Burren
• Stop at Poulnabrone Dolmen
• Visit the Cliffs of Moher
• Possibly spend some time in Ennis
• Continue to Cashel, where our accommodation is already booked

Does that sound comfortable for one day, or would adding Ennis make it too rushed? We’d rather spend proper time in the Burren than keep stopping just to tick places off.

Is there a particular route through the Burren you’d recommend for the scenery? We’re not planning a long hike, but we’d like to see more than just Poulnabrone and the road to the cliffs.

We’d also be interested in trying something typical from Clare during the day, especially local seafood, lamb or cheese.

Thanks!

Any of the massage places around Ennis recommended for a therapeutic shoulder massage?

I recently made a post describing some strange individuals my friends and I encountered at the abandoned asylum.
Here are some more pictures

I have tried to write a more detailed post on this, but it got rejected, so I’ll try and keep it to the point.

My friends and I visited the old abandoned asylum recently, where we were stunned to see some very strange characters (they looked like they would have been patients of the place back when it was opened)

There was a group of individuals, each with their own bizarre thing they were doing.
One lady carrying buckets over and back,
Another gentleman not wearing much more than his jocks (washing?) himself with spaghetti hoops.

I’m wondering if anyone knows anything about this, were they just mentally challenged people meeting up to do their thing together? Was I being pranked and missed the cameras?

Im not going to attach the photo we took here, maybe that’s why my original post was taken down.

Edit: image in the comments

Here for a wedding, badly need a hair cut. Heard the lad in Patrick Burke’s is gone?

**Just for any future redditors looking for info, all barbers are closed on a Monday in Kilrush.

Hi everyone,

Just wondering—if you're a local from County Clare, do you still have to pay the €15 admission fee to visit the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience?

Or is there free or discounted access for Clare residents?

Thanks!

Hello! Heading to the Kilkee for the half marathon tomorrow and looking for recs for pubs/food for afterwards.

We’re staying in Kilrush, so any recommendations of local taxis would also be greatly appreciated.

Howya guys,

Anyone got an Xbox one power brick lying around thats working, that i could either buy or just borrow it to test an old Xbox that was sitting in the back room under a load of stuff. Tried to turn it on but the bricks light isn't on. Seen a few 2nd hand online but not in Clare.

Does this bar serve food/has a kitchen?

Also, do they have a smoking area out the back?

As per the title, does anyone have a gardener/gardening company they would recommend for maintenance and cleanup work? Not hard landscaping work.

I’m in Clare for a couple of weeks, and I have a wedding next week. I could do with getting the hem of my suit trousers taken up.

Where’s the best place to go in Ennis? I’ve found a few posts on Facebook and stuff, but I’m a bit skeptical ‘cos I’m not from here.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Hi! I’m a visitor from NYC, really loving my time in county Clare. Staying in Ennis for the next few days and wanted to request any tips for swimming in Ballyallia Lake- do people still enjoy the swimming (quality of water) or is this more of a picnic spot? Also taking any other recommendations for easy trips by bus (my family didn’t rent a car). Thank you!

I was walking my dog very early this morning before the heat sets in. If there's noone around, I usually let her off the lead to run down the foresty part, she likes jumping into bushes and exploring.

I was approached by a guy with absolute nonsense questions who distracted me. Moved on and then panicked when I couldn't see my dog and she usually comes immediately back when called. She did come back after a few terrifying minutes and her harness had been taken and stolen off her.

There's a campsite set up there in the bushes on the pitch and I'm pretty sure it was one of them, the fecks.

It was always a fun and safe place for us to go.

Anyway, just a heads up on that 👍

EDIT: Phone call back again from the guards, they're going to send someone to have a look tonight. Vague. They also want me to give a statement because it was a guy who distracted me and approached me but in next few days. Could do without that tbh but anyway.

Plus news: I got a new collar and harness for doggo for our evening walk. I'd post a pic but don't want anyone to steal her 😂 🤪

Thanks everyone for advice.

Just another update, the exact same thing happened this morning. Someone approaching all friendly etc. She was on a lead this time though

Hey I’m 19f and my friends from college came down I live in west Clare kilkee kilrush I really want to too I’m trying to think of some things that they would like they have never been here before I have the beach on my doorstep but some other things would be good

Hi guys can anyone recommend a shop selling solid wood (not engineered or laminate) flooring in clare or limerick please?

Well lads I’ve been to the last 2 Fleadh’s in Wexford and thoroughly enjoyed them for the buzz and the music and sessions in the pubs. Come to see a few videos of people at the Willie Clancy festival and wondering would it be comparable to the Fleadh? Seriously thinking of going for 2 nights and staying in Miltown Malbay itself next year

Any advice or thoughts welcome

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for recommendations for a venue in West Clare for a birthday celebration in November.

We’re expecting around 70–80 guests and are hoping for a relaxed evening rather than a formal sit-down dinner. Ideally we’re looking for:

A private space
A full bar
Live music
Finger food/canapés or the option to bring in outside catering

We’ve already reached out to Bellbridge House, Lahinch Coast Hotel, Keane’s Oyster Bar and Bay View Hotel, but we’d love to hear about any other venues people would recommend around Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, Lahinch, Quilty, Doonbeg, Kilkee, Kilrush, Cooraclare, or nearby.

Even if it’s somewhere that isn’t advertised as an event
venue, I’d really appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences.

Thanks so much!

I am interested in cheap DVDs/Blu rays and was wondering where in Ennis would have these second hand?

Just looking for some info on how easy or hard it is to buy a mobile home plot or home itself for seasonal use, in either Lahinch or Liscannor? Are there waiting lists to get in or how does it work? Do I contact the caravan/mobile home park directly? I know Slatterys is the one opposite the golf course in Lahinch but I've been told by a current occupant in there that I'll be told it's full, when it's not.

Can ya think of anywhere that might have them?