Doolin Harbour in the evening, with the Cliffs of Moher and Hag's Head in the far distance

The Fisher Street area of Doolin

Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn) is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a well known center of traditional Irish music, which plays nightly in its three pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area. Photo taken personally of Doolin harbour. ... Photo taken personally of Doolin harbour. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x321, 180 KB)Fisherstreet area of Doolin, County Clare, Republic of Ireland. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x321, 180 KB)Fisherstreet area of Doolin, County Clare, Republic of Ireland. ... County Clare (Contae an Chláir in Irish) is in the Irish province of Munster. ... “Atlantic” redirects here. ... Lisdoonvarna (Irish: Lios Dúin Bhearna) is a spa town in county Clare in the Republic of Ireland, famous for its music and festivals. ... Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. ... Iron Age Axe found on Gotland This article is about the archaeological period known as the Iron Age, for the mythological Iron Age see Iron Age (mythology). ... Doonagore Castle, overlooking Doolin and the Atlantic Ocean Doonagore Castle is a 14th Century round tower house with a small walled enclosure, located on the outskirts of the small, coastal town of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Doolin is one of three places with ferry services to the Aran Islands (Galway and the village Rossaveal on the northwest shore of Galway Bay are the others), which are visible from the town. Doolin is also near the Cliffs of Moher, and a bus service from Limerick/Ennis stops both at the cliffs and Doolin on its way to Galway – stopping along the other direction also. The area is at the south-western corner of the Burren region. http://www. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Connacht County: Dáil Éireann: Galway West European Parliament: North-West Dialling Code: 091 Postal District(s): G Area: 50. ... Rossaveal (Ros an Mhil in Irish) is a fishing village in Connemara, Ireland, and the main ferryport for the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. ... Galway Bay (Irish: Loch Lurgain or Cuan na Gaillimhe) is a large bay on the west coast of Ireland, between County Galway in the province of Connacht to the north and the district of Burren in County Clare in the province of Munster to the south. ... Looking north towards OBriens Tower The Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mhothair, Cliffs of the ruin) are located in the parish of Liscannor at the south-western edge of The Burren area near Doolin, which is located in County Clare, Republic of Ireland. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference R574572 Statistics Province: Munster County: Area: 20. ... For people named Ennis, see Ennis (surname). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Connacht County: Dáil Éireann: Galway West European Parliament: North-West Dialling Code: 091 Postal District(s): G Area: 50. ... Burren landscape The Burren (from Irish: , meaning great rock; Boirinn is the modern form used by the Ordnance Survey) is a unique karst-landscape region in northwest County Clare, in the Republic of Ireland. ...

The scattered village of Doolin comprises three parts – the upper part, Roadford, which has two pubs, a restaurant, a café, a few hostels, B&Bs and a campsite – and about one kilometer down towards the shore and harbour, Fisher Street, with O'Connor's Pub, a hostel, shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. In between there are two new hotels and another pub which opened in 2006/2007. Even further towards the sea, Doolin Harbour and another campsite lie at the end of the road. Not to be confused with hotel. ... Tourists of various nationalities chatting over breakfast at a B&B in Quebec City. ...

The Aille River runs from the hills of the Burren down past Doolin to meet the sea. The small Crab Island is a short distance out from Doolin Harbor, barren except for the remains of a 19th Century stone constabulary outpost. The Aille River has its source in Sliabh Elva Mountain in the Burren. ... Burren landscape The Burren (from Irish: , meaning great rock; Boirinn is the modern form used by the Ordnance Survey) is a unique karst-landscape region in northwest County Clare, in the Republic of Ireland. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. ...

The three pubs of Doolin

Often called the "Traditional Music Capital of Ireland", Doolin is famous for its three pubs which feature nightly live music sessions of trad music. The three pubs are Gus O'Connor's, McDermott's and McGann's. The Micho Russell Festival Weekend is held each year after the last Friday in February.

Leisure activities

With its big choice of budget accommodation, Doolin is regarded as a good base for many exciting leisure activities, including music, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and caving. Its proximity to Ailladie, and its bouldering facilities at nearby Lackglass [1], have made it very popular as a base for visiting rock climbers. // Music is an art form consisting of sound and silence expressed through time. ... Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ... // Boating, the leisurely activity of traveling by boat typically refers to the recreational use of boats whether power boats, sail boats, or yachts (large vessels), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ... Caving frequently involves a lot of mud. ... Ailladie is an area on the coast of The Burren in County Clare, Ireland, which is one of Irelands most highly-regarded rock-climbing locations. ... Bouldering is a type of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs so that a fall will not result in significant injury. ... Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ...

See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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External links

• Doolin tourist information
• Doolin historical & tourism information

Coordinates: 53°01′N, 9°24′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...