Useful links

How to get here

Bus Timetables:

• Bus Eireann from Limerick
• Bus Eireann from Galway

Train Timetables:

• Irish Rail

By Car:

Where to stay in Doolin (Recommended)

Hostel:

• Allie River Hostel - Just voted the Best Overall Hostel Atmosphere in Europe for 2011 by Hostel World
• Doolin Hostel - Situated in the centre of town and close to the start of the Cliffs of Moher
• Rainbow Hostel – Located close to two great pubs known for nightly traditional music, McGann’s and McDermott’s, the Rainbow Hostel also offers bike hire

Bed & Breakfast:

• Killilagh House B&B – Brid Shannon, Proprietor
• Churchfield B&B – Maeve Fitzgerald, Proprietor

Hotels:

• Hotel Doolin - This 4-Star hotel also are received the Silver Award in the Green Hospitality Program

Where to Eat/Drink/Hear Live Music

Restaurants:

• Riverside Bistro
• Cullinan’s Seafood Restaurant
• Roadford House
• Stonecutter’s
• Wild Honey Inn (Lisdoonvarna)

Pubs (Music Nightly and Food served):

• McGanns
• McDermott’s
• O’Connor’s
• Fitz’s Bar (in Hotel Doolin)
• Roadside (Lisdoonvarna)
• Kilshanny House (Kilshanny)

Must See Attractions:

• Cliffs of Moher – Unesco Geo Park & 7 New Wonders of the World Nominee
• Burren – Unesco Geo Park
• Aran Islands
• Burren Smokehouse

Things to Do in the Area:

• Heart of the Burren Walks – Ecotourism Ireland Gold Certified – guided walks in the magnificent landscape of the Burren
• Hiking/Cycling Trails – Mapped trails through the beautiful landscape of County Clare
• Mountainview Trekking – Horse trekking in the Burren

Please visit the following websites for information on the local area:

• Local news, events and attractions in County Clare – www.clare.ie
• Ecotourism businesses, activities, and information in the Burren - http://www.burrenecotourism.com/
  
• The Burren Beo Trust – dedicated to protecting the Burren - http://www.burrenbeo.com/
• Extreme sporting activities all over Ireland - http://www.extremesports.ie/northclareseakayakingtours

Irish Conservation Groups

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

Birdwatch Ireland

Burren Life

Eco-Unesco

Irish Peatland Conservation Council

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Irish Wildlife Trust

Irish Seal Sanctuary

Eco Friendly Ireland

Eco Tourism Ireland - Vast amounts of excellent information on eco certification and training for Irish businesses

Green Hospitality – A great way to find eco-certified accommodation all over Ireland

International Conservation

Sustainable Travel International – Help protect the places you visit and the planet, become a member! (Non-profit organization)

David Suzuki Foundation – The Canadian King of conservation, join the mailing list, or donate to help the environment

Local Links

Lahinch Yoga Studio - http://www.lahinchyogastudio.com/

A Life at the Shoreline – “A wildlife and birding blog containing a description of coastal and county life and the natural wildlife and flora of the West of Ireland” - http://www.alifeattheshoreline.com/

Doolin Craft and Food Fair - http://doolincraftandfood.weebly.com/

International Links

Buitensport Twente - Sports/Recreation Camp in the Netherlands - www.kbt.nl

Wind, Wave and Sea Information

WindGuru - http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=47735

MagicSeaweed -http://magicseaweed.com/Lahinch-Beach-Surf-Report/52/