Guidebook for Carron
Sightseeing
Until recently one of the oldest pieces of evidence of human habitation of the Burren.
41 locals recommend
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Until recently one of the oldest pieces of evidence of human habitation of the Burren.
Shopping
A lovely place to visit both to try the perfumes but also just to see the location, enjoy the herb garden and treat yourself to some delicious refreshment in their excellent cafe. They also have a short film about the Burren which includes pictures of some of the rare flowers that you may not see if it's the wrong time of year.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
A lovely place to visit both to try the perfumes but also just to see the location, enjoy the herb garden and treat yourself to some delicious refreshment in their excellent cafe. They also have a short film about the Burren which includes pictures of some of the rare flowers that you may not see if it's the wrong time of year.
Kinvara Market is a small but vibrant farmers market held from 10-2 on Fridays from Spring to Autumn. Our local vegetable farmer Annie Nolan is also there all year round for high quality seasonal vegetables. Otherwise the town a number of small shops and two well stocked small supermarkets (Londis and Fallons Costcutter). The town has a number of good pubs as well as local restaurants, and there is usually music being played somewhere during the summer.
85 locals recommend
Kinvarra
Kinvara Market is a small but vibrant farmers market held from 10-2 on Fridays from Spring to Autumn. Our local vegetable farmer Annie Nolan is also there all year round for high quality seasonal vegetables. Otherwise the town a number of small shops and two well stocked small supermarkets (Londis and Fallons Costcutter). The town has a number of good pubs as well as local restaurants, and there is usually music being played somewhere during the summer.
Parks & Nature
Carron
Anywhere and everywhere around us is nature!
Burren Centre
Main StreetFor information about the Burren
Great place to take the kids - soft play area for rainy days, adventure playground for sunny ones and a good cafe to keep you entertained either way. In addition there is a nature walk, farm animals, information on flowers and the Burren etc.
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Great place to take the kids - soft play area for rainy days, adventure playground for sunny ones and a good cafe to keep you entertained either way. In addition there is a nature walk, farm animals, information on flowers and the Burren etc.
Food Scene
Great little local eatery by the water at New Quay. Shellfish plus other non fishy things. Can be very peaceful off season or during the day but the evenings can get full so it's always worth booking first as it's very popular. 0657078120.
79 locals recommend
Linnane's Lobster Bar
Great little local eatery by the water at New Quay. Shellfish plus other non fishy things. Can be very peaceful off season or during the day but the evenings can get full so it's always worth booking first as it's very popular. 0657078120.
Newly re-opened very famous seafood pub, at last living up to its former reputation. Delicious mussels, crab, chowder etc plus a meat option for non fish eaters.
35 locals recommend
Monks Ballyvaughan
Newly re-opened very famous seafood pub, at last living up to its former reputation. Delicious mussels, crab, chowder etc plus a meat option for non fish eaters.
Great pub with a great atmosphere and lovely Guinness. Does 'Irish' food - beef and guinness stew, bacon and cabbage etc - for a good price in a nice atmosphere. The barn next door has set dancing on Thursdays and Sundays.
8 locals recommend
Vaughan's Pub, Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland
KilcarraghGreat pub with a great atmosphere and lovely Guinness. Does 'Irish' food - beef and guinness stew, bacon and cabbage etc - for a good price in a nice atmosphere. The barn next door has set dancing on Thursdays and Sundays.