Search Results for 'The Burren'

Clare Farm Heritage Tours will present the fourth walk in its series of summer events on Harry Jeuken's farm on Sunday September 11. Harry Jeuken will show his own garden on the day, where most years he is able to successfully grow a wide variety of crops outdoors, and he will also explain prehistoric cooking practices with two fulachta fiadh on his land. The meeting point for this walk is Gortlecka Cross near Mullaghmore and refreshments will be available at the end of the tour.

The eighth Burren Annual exhibition opens on Saturday at the Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Co Clare. Curated by Josephine Kelliher, the event features a collaborative project from artist Marie Hanlon and composer Rhona Clarke linking the visual arts and music. The exhibition features both individual and collective pieces, prompted by and developed in response to the unique environment of the Burren. 

Ballycroy National Park is one of six of the best of Ireland’s national parks celebrated with a special stamp series launched this week.

Now that spring is in the air, why not take a trip to the picturesque village of Ballyvaughan in the heart of the Burren and make the most of the glorious sunshine. An Fulacht Fia Restaurant is a family run restaurant located just outside Ballyvaughan, enjoying superb views of Galway Bay. Emphasis is on locally sourced food which is lovingly prepared by the restaurant’s highly acclaimed chef Irmantas.

A proposed ferry link between the Burren in Co Clare and Galway city could be in operation by early next year cutting journey times for commuters down to just 30 minutes.

FOR YEARS Thelma Mansfield was the face of afternoon TV in Ireland, but over the last 10/15 years, she has become better known as an artist.

THE TYRONE born, Co Galway based, artist and musician Jim McKee will give a demonstration of his painting techniques in the Kenny Gallery, Liosbán, this Saturday at 2pm.

Dolmens are ancient portal stone burial sites found throughout Ireland, Britain, and Brittany and are places of archaeological and spiritual importance - but are they really places to have fun?

Here is your opportunity to own a wonderful property on Ardfry Peninsula, one of the most sought after areas in the west of Ireland. Situated approximately eight miles south-east of Galway city just outside Oranmore village, Ardfry Peninsula juts out into Galway Bay. The property is located adjacent to Ardfry Castle and offers amazing uninterrupted views of the ocean, sailing boats, the Burren, and surrounding countryside. The property is also within walking distance of the local primary school, shops, church, and recreational amenities yet the area abounds with peace and tranquillity.

Beautifully situated on a captivating peninsula near the coastal village of Doorus and offering unique unparalleled views onto Galway Bay, this property is a rare gem.