"The Sweet County Clare" Top 5 Page for this destination County Clare by donpaul77

County Clare Travel Guide: 813 reviews and 1,784 photos

The back way in to Kilbane - County Clare

A little more wild

"My heart tonight is far away across the rolling sea
In the sweet Miltown Malbay, it's there I'd love to be
So long ago and far away but nothing can compare
My heart's tonight in Ireland in the sweet County Clare."
-Andy Irvine

County Clare is my favorite County in Ireland. Clare is special in that it may be a bit more wild than, though equal in beauty to the more popular Kerry. When I'm in East Clare I feel like Ireland has wrapped her arms around me. While East Clare is rich in natural beauty, the West Coast is absolutely striking. From Loop Head, across the Burren and to the Cliffs of Moher, the sights of West Clare will burn themselves into your mind.

A little more music

A brilliant session in Miltown Malbay

Throughout Clare, traditional music is abundant. Many people will say that Clare is the home of Irish music. Who can argue with the County that hosts the Willie Clancy festival and music school???

Just a little more

Can you find the cow?

County Clare is also abundant in off the beaten path discoveries, especially in the east, where there are few tourists creeping around (They're all in Kerry, and at the Cliff of Moher, getting run of the road by tour buses). I'll try to tip you off to a few of these things, but most of them you'll have to find for yourself!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Combines the rugged and the lush with the music and the hsitory
Cons:None

Last visit to County Clare: Jun 2007
Intro Updated Mar 18, 2008
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on top of Mullaghmore in the Burren - County Clare

...not quite so desolate. Things to Do (13)

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Mullaghmore, The Burren, Co. Clare - County Clare

Mullaghmore, the jewel of the Burren Things to Do (13)

Mullaghmore stands out among an unearthly landscape. This mountainous formation really is the heart of the Burren, and I... more travel advice

The dining room at Flapper's - County Clare

An atmospheric restaurant Restaurants (8)

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perfect pints at Minogue's - County Clare

The most Perfect Pint (so far!) Nightlife (5)

This was easily the best pint of Guinness I've had in all my trips to Ireland. Minogue's Bar is located in Tulla and... more travel advice

Comments (4)

ClairefromClare Mar 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM Report Abuse

Great information, and very well written.
TravellerMel Apr 3, 2009 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips - wish I had read some of them prior to my 2005 trip, but will definitely file away for my next trip!
St_Vincent Apr 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

Good page and good pub tips. Looking forward to your London page when it's finished to see what pubs you discovered there. Cheers, Clive
Mikebb Apr 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM Report Abuse

Hi Donpaul, Some useful tips here which will help during our 10 days in Ireland this August.