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Ennis is a truly outstanding town. Undiscovered by many
visitors from abroad and other parts of Ireland. You can
unwrap the secrets of Ennis by taking a short break with us,
at any time of the year.
Ennis, and its environs, boast a wide range of truly original
visitor attractions. Lining its narrow, meandering streets is a
bewildering variety of unique retail outlets with traditional
customer service values, all underpinning the town’s position
as ‘the Boutique Capital of Ireland’. The town’s high service
ethos extends to its superb range of hotels, guest houses,
restaurants and on-street cafés.
The town is situated at the gateway to County Clare,
probably one of the country’s most authentic counties.
The county boasts a stunning range of visitor attractions,
from the awesome Cliffs of Moher and surfing beaches of
Lahinch to the very lovely hills and lakes of East Clare. Base
yourself in Ennis for a memorable stay.
This guide is published by Promote Ennis, a co-operative
marketing venture wherby over sixty local businesses work
in partnership with Ennis Town Council to promote the town
as a visitor destination.
www.visitennis.ie
Log onto www.visitennis.ie, the website of Promote Ennis, to discover further details about the town, and its environs, and to
avail of the latest short-break offers.
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What to Do in Ennis & its Environs
Heritage & History
Ennis Friary
The Ennis Friary is a Franciscan Friary founded by the O’Brien Kings of Thomond, in
the 13th century. The site was originally on
an island in the River Fergus around which
the modern town of Ennis has grown.. The
well-preserved ruins consist of a nave,
chancel, belfry and an arcaded cloister.
Opening Times: May - September - 09:30 - 18:30
Clare Museum 065-682 3382
Clare Museum is located in a beautifully restored former convent in the
very centre of the town. The exhibition “The Riches of Clare” blends a more
traditional method of displaying local artefacts with modern multi-media
interpretive tools. Opening times: Oct-May: Tues - Sat: 09.30-13.00 & 14.00-17.30
Jun-Sept: Daily: 09.30-17.30
Biddy Early Brewery
Inagh
065 683 6742
Ireland’s first micro-brewery. Audio-visual presentation, tour of working
brewery plus tasting the product. Bar and Restaurant on premises.
Rural Walks
Ennis Cathedral
Ballyalla Lake
Built between 1828 and 1842, following the repeal of the penal laws,
the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul is certainly worth a visit. Situated at
the end of O’Connell Street.
A wildlife preserve and tranquil lakeside walking area. 4km from Ennis, off the Gort Road.
One of the best lakes in Europe for watching
wildfowl. About 5,000 wildfowl and waders
use the site over the winter.
Riverwalk Sculpture Trail
The meandering River Fergus runs through
the middle of Ennis, and is a well-known
trout and salmon fishery. At one time
small sailing boats made their way up-river from the Shannon and berthed in the
centre of the town at Woodquay. A recent riverside development is a pleasant
walk, along which some superb pieces of
sculpture have been erected.
Dromore Woods
Established as a nature reserve because of the diversity and richness of its flora and fauna. Situated
in the southeastern extremity of the Burren , a short
drive from Ennis. Comprises mixed woodland on
limestone interspersed with an array of lakes and
turloughs. A variety of walks of various duration and
difficulty run through the site. Hidden in the woods,
you will find the 17th century O’Brien Castle, standing on a lakeside, together with the sites.
Craggaunowen
061 360788
Craggaunowen tells the story of the arrival of the Celts in Ireland. A
major feature of the visit is a Crannóg, which is a reconstructed Iron
Age lake-dwelling. The site also includes a Ring Fort, beautiful woodland walks and a quaint tea-room. It is located near the village of Quin
and is clearly sign-posted from the village.
Opening Times: April - October - 10:00 - 18:00 | May - August - 09:00 - 18:00
Art Galleries
Ennis Art Gallery Knappogue Castle
061 360788
A short drive from Ennis, set in the rolling hills of Clare. Beautiful Victorian and
Walled Gardens surround the Castle,
where one can relax or enjoy a peaceful
stroll. Medieval Banquets are held in the
castle twice nightly from April - October.
Opening Times: April - October - 09:30 - 17:30
Quin Abbey
Quin hosts the best preserved Abbey of the Mid-West Region. Founded
in 1433, it housed generations of Franciscan monks until 1820, with the
death of the last monk, Father Hogan.
Francis St
065 689 2760
Exhibits contemporary Irish art, an interesting mix of local and national
artists.
Glór Causeway Link
065 684 3103
Regular exhibitions of works of art from national and international artists
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The sporting
facilities
provided at
Lees
Road
Activities
Gaelic Games: Hurling & Gaelic Football
During the long gaelic sports season, many visitors will attend Cusack
Park to view the ancient sports of hurling or gaelic football. Fast and furious, they are an exciting and fun-filled way to spend an afternoon. For
fixtures. www.claregaa.ie
comprise of
four conventional playing pitches,
an all weather pitch,
a cross country running track,
changing rooms,
parking facilities and amenity walks.
The pitches cater for sporting clubs and organisations playing rugby, soccer and G.A.A. sports. Clubs
and organisations wishing to avail of the facilities
should make a booking to reserve a pitch Contact the Lees Road Sports Facilities Manager
on 065 6828040.
Ennis
Leisure Complex
Our state of the art facilities include:
a 25m Swimming Pool with Relaxation Suite including Sauna & Steam Room
a Learner Pool
a Gym with full range of equipment including resistance equipment, treadmills, steppers, cross trainers, bikes and rowers
a Free weights and Smith Machine
a T.V. Screens
aExercise Studio
a Exercise Classes ranging from
Aerobics to Pilates
a Spacious Changing Areas
a Refreshment area
aFree Parking
aWheelchair friendly access
Tel: 065 682 1604 • Fax: (065)6823655
Golf Courses
Clare boasts many excellent golf courses. Those nearest to Ennis, both of
which welcome visitors, are:
Ennis Golf Club
Drumbiggle Road, Ennis 065 682 4074
An immacuately manicured 18 hole Par 71 parkland course. Its treelined fairways and tight greens present a considerable challenge, while
it’s relatively even terrain of 5,600 m make it an ideal course for the
holiday and society golfer. The club extends a warm wlecome to visitors.
www.ennisgolfclub.com
Woodstock Golf Club
Shanaway Road, Ennis 065 682 9463
Pitch & Putt
Cill Na Mona Pitch & Putt
Kilnamona, Ennis
065 682 0903
A unique and challenging 18-hole course, set in a beautiful and relaxing location.
Horse Riding
Ballyhannon Horse Riding
Clare Equestrian Centre
Banner Equestrian
Quinn
Doora
Fountain, Ennis
065 682 5645
065 684 0136
065 684 0136
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The Kids
Swimming
Ennis Leisure Complex River Lodge Health & Fitness Club
West County Health & Leisure Club
Woodstock Hotel Health & Fitness Spa
065 682 1604
065 684 4122
065 682 8421
065 684 6610
Clare Leisure World
Drumbiggle Road
065 6866777
This impressive complex includes three astro turf pitches, Quasar 2000,
Ten Pin Bowling, Tumble Towers and Tumble Tots, American Pool and
Snooker Tables and refreshment facilities for the whole family.
Annual Events
St Patrick’s Day Festival
mid-March
A colourful, noisy, fun-packed parade, with marching bands and imaginative floats. Many supporting events in local pubs and hotels.
Ennis Book Club Festival
March
A literary festival that includes author visits, readings, lectures, workshops and exhibitions.
Dennis’s Den Funworld
Quin Road Business Pk
065 682 9648
Safe and well-managed. Toddlers area 2-5 years: ball pool, slide, play
area. Adventure land 5-12 years: free-fall slide, ball pool, wavy slide,
tube slide, mazes & bridges.
Barney’s Kids Club
Gort Road Business Park
065 682 1477
Play area with giant slide, volcano and cyclops. Toddlers to ten year
olds. Bright and airy with facilities for snacks and light meals.
Fleadh Nua
end of May
Including street and pub music sessions, céilís, concerts, traditional
music, workshops, competitions and a street parade. www.fleadhnua.
com
Spancil Hill Horse Fair
every June
Buyers and sellers of horses and ponies from all over Ireland converge
on this famous crossroads, intent on doing business.
County Show
every July
For 100 years, horses and livestock have gathered in Ennis, competing
for coveted awards. Variety of entertainment for the family.
glór café
Ennis Golf Club Open Week
Healthy, homemade food served 10am to 5pm, Mon to Sat.
Woodstock Golf Club Open Week
Ennis Fashion Week
late July/ early August
early August
3rd week October
A week in the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’, packed with events focused on you fashionistas. In-store promotions, workshops, free styling
sessions and fashion shows. www.ennisfashionweek.com
Outdoor seating terrace.
Year round entertainment:
contemporary music, theatre, comedy, visual art and more
with a special summer programme of music.
every November
Causeway Link | Ennis | Co.Clare
For those whose love to hear or play Irish Traditional Music of the highest quality. www.ennistradfestival.com
t: 065 684 3103 w: www.glor.ie e: boxoffice@glor.ie
Ennis Trad Festival
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Co.
Clare
The Evenings
glór 065 684 3103
Conveniently located near the town centre, this sumptuous state-ofthe-art facility is the venue for the best of traditional and contemporary music together with a wide variety of international theatre, dance
and music acts.
Ennis is the gateway to
County Clare.
Cinema
Empire Movieplex
Parnell St www.empiremovieplex.com
A fully air-conditioned six-screen cinema.
065 682 1742
Pubs
Of course, your trip to Ennis wouldn’t be complete without spending
some time at one of our many traditional pubs.
Aylmer’s Rest Bar & Restaurant Turnpike Road
065 684 2716
Cosy and traditional village pub set in the oldest part of Ennis, with
lots of charm and old-world character.
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Barge Rooms
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1, Newbridge Rd
065 682 4888
Bar/Restaurant. A full schedule of musical sessions and performance
arts. Serves hot food from 9am - 8pm.
Baron Mc’Q’s Parnell Street
065 682 1238
Traditional pub with a modern twist. Comfortable, with a terrific atmosphere. It has a popular restaurant that specialises in seafood.
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Brandon’s
70 O’Connell St 065 682 8133
Bar / Restaurant. Lunches and evening meals. Live Music sessions:
Weekends. Latenight Bar/Disco Fri. & Sat.
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Brogan’s Bar & Restaurant
24 O’Connell St
065 682 9480
Old style traditional pub restaurant, well-known for its steaks, lamb &
fish. Bar food served all day.
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Knox’s Bar & Restaurant
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18 Abbey Street
065 682 4586
Lively pub/restaurant, open 7 days a week. Live music on Wednesday evenings
O’Halloran’s Bar
8, High Street
Traditional pub with traditional atmosphere.
Live music.
065 682 3039
Local Information
The Clare Champion
Clare FM 96.4
The Clare People
Barrack Street
065 682 8105
Francis Street
065 682 8888
Carmody Street
065 689 5500
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The county is renowned
for its natural beauty.
The Burren limestone area
has many unusual features
that make it unique in Europe. Its geology, flora, caves
and archaeology set it apart as
an area of great beauty and mystery.
Ailiwee Cave and the stunning Doolin Cave
are certainly worth visiting. The famous Cliffs of Moher stand as
800ft ramparts against the battering of the Atlantic Ocean. They
are majestic and offer superb views of the western Irish coastline.
Clare has a string of superb beaches within easy reach of Ennis,
some sandy and others rocky. The beach at Lahinch is renowned
for surfing. Lough Derg, at 32,000
acres, is the largest of the Shannon
Lakes. Along its shores are many picturesque villages.
The South Clare coast hosts shoals of
Dolphins: boats regularly visit them
from Carrigaholt and Kilrush. A very
popular destination, to the south of
Ennis, is Bunratty Castle & Folk Park,
Ireland’s most complete and authentic medieval castle. The Folk Park is a
fascinating recreation of 19th century rural Ireland.
Other attractions worth a visit, outside Ennis and its environs, include
the picturesque Burren Perfumery
& Floral Centre, the Burren Smokehouse, which has preserved the art of
smoking salmon, the beautifully-constructed Vandeleur Walled Garden
in Kilrush, the stunning and rugged
Aran Islands, one of the last outposts
of gaelic civilisation and, if you’re
researching a local genealogy, the
Clare Heritage Centre in Corofin.
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CLARE MUSEUM
featuring the
Where To Shop
Meehan’s
Accessories
O’Connor’s
19, Market St
Addictions by Solo
Riches of Clare exhibition
Abbey Street
8,000 yearsof history excitingly captured
065 689 1648
Bedazzled
15 Abbey Street
065 684 2014
Celtic Pzazz
Located in the beautifully restored former Convent of Mercy building,
the exhibits are uniquely displayed, using the themes of
Parnell Street
Concepts
Unit 4 Dunnes Arcade,
O’Connell Street
065 682 4859
087 241 2517
Veritas Bookshop
83 O’Connell Street 065-6828696
59 O’Connell Street 065 689 1655
Glitzi Bitz
Market Street 065-6844580
Children’s Fashion
Bambino’s
A superb children’s wear destination
The Antique Loft
t: 065-6823382 e: claremuseum@clarecoco.ie
Clarecastle
w: www.clarelibrary.ie
Location: Situated in Ennis Town Centre, off O’Connell Square
Oct- May: Tues to Sat 09.30 - 17.30 hrs (last admissions 16.30)
065-686 4444
Parnell St
Antiques
Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis, County Clare
065 684 1969
with a wide variety of children’s brands.
Tony Honan Antiques
Chaos
Abbey Street
11, Lwr Market St
065 682 8137
065-684 0822
Kidz Town
June - Sept: Mon to Saty 09.30 - 17.30 hrs (last admissions 16.30)
Parnell St Car Park 065 689 2284
Sunday 09.30- 13.00 hrs
Art Supplies
Admission Free - Large Groups Should Book in Advance
Little Piggys Shoes for Kids
Crazy Crafts,
Barrack Street
De Valera
Public Library,
Ennis.
Paper Chase
Scéal Eile
Unit 9 Dunnes Stores065 682 9898
Over 400 artefacts of Clare origin, on loan from the National
Museum of Ireland, can be seen. These beautifully
displayed artefacts, together with other collections
gathered locally, original works of art, enthralling
audio-visual and interactive experiences, and dramatic
images, all combine to provide an exciting glimpse into
the rich history and heritage of the county.
065 682 2565
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
065- 682 1791 16, Lwr Market St
Claire’s Accessories
earth, power, faith & water.
065 682 0048
Merchants Square 065 682 8355
065 682 9860
Bow Bangles
29 Abbey Street
Abbey Street
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45, Parnell Street
065 686 4837
086 845 9627
The Art & Craft Co.
Merchant’s Square 065 682 1559
Wide range of tools &supplies for artists,
crafters & students, whatever their field.
Services include
• 17 free internet
access points.
Book Shops / Newsagents
• The Manse
Abbey Street
(Clare Local Studies Centre)
adjacent to the Public Library has a
comprehensive collection of material
dealing with all aspects of Ennis and
County Clare and has access to
genealogical resources...
for further information re facilities,
opening hours etc., see the
comprehensive Clare County Library
website at www.clarelibrary.ie
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Abbey Newsagents
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065 682 1171
Ennis Bookshop
13, Abbey St
065 682 9000
General, Irish and childrens’ books.
Cards, gifts, stationery & art materials.
Hughes & Hughes
Bank Place
10
065 689 7900
Mary Kelly Newsagents
The Nursery Store
28, O’Connell St
Roslevan S Centre 065 684 2964
065 682 0786
National/International papers & mag-
Young World azines; cards; personalised stationery.
11, Abbey Street
065 684 4304
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Florists
Health & Beauty
Blooms Florist
Anne Leavy Health & Beauty
Upr Market Street
38 O’Connell St
065 684 8614
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065 682 9939
Skin care consultants, Hair removal, Holis-
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Brian Mulqueen Florists
tic Massage, Body wellness scan.
32, O’Connell St 065 682 8499
Bellezia Skin Care Centre
Superb selection of cut flowers and floral 40/42 O’Connell St 065 6864696
tributes, all presented with flair.
Beautiful Journey’s
Unit 9/10 Francis St 065 6893245
Victorian Posy
Abbey St Car Park 065 682 8762
Blossom Beauty
62 O’Connell Street 065 6822255
Glow Salon
Roslevan S Centre 065 6868251
Rachel’s Beauty Clinic
32 Lwr Market Street065 6824441
Gifts
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Royal Thai Massage
Giftvenue
36, Abbey St
065 686 7891
Leading giftware brands inc. Belleek,
NOZOMI
71A O’Connell Street | Ennis | Co. Clare | Ireland
t/f + 353 65 682 8655 | w www.nozomiennis.com
60 Catherine Street | Limerick | t 061 467 408
Waterford Crystal, Lladro, & Newbridge
8 Parnell Street
085 138 8407
Tranquility Health & Beauty Clinic
12 Carmody St B.P. 065 684 4360
Crisdare Lower Market 065 682 2988
Ennis Gift Centre
67, O’Connell St
065 682 9000
Essentials
2 O’Connell Street 065 689 3962
InHouse
Limerick Rd
065 684 9736
Little Ones
Parnell Street
065 684 9728
Sacred Earth
Barrack St
065 686 4800
Seoidín
52 O’Connell St
065 682 3510
Something Special Gifts
Market Street
065 682 8264
Jewellery
065 686 4428
High Street
Sonoma O’Connell St
Celtic Pzazz
065 682 1791
Collins Jewellers
63, O’Connell St
065 682 4490
Germaine Jewellers
O’Connell Square
065 682 0731
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Little Silvermines
Lwr Market St
advertising | arts |media | portrait
065 682 0433
Extensive range of traditional & modern
including Sterling Silver Celtic Jewellery.
Maurer & Sons
mike mulcaire photographer
26, O’Connell St
93 woodhaven | kilrush road | ennis | co. clare | ireland
t + 353 65 6842784 m + 353 86 8036229
e m@mphotographx.com
w www.mphotographx.com
Murtagh Jewellers
Unit 5, Tesco S.C.
065 682 8974
065 689 2846
Serano
43 O’Connell Street 065 684 0916
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18Norma Jean
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21Nozomi 22 Bourke ‘s Menswear
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Alibi
Lower Market Street 065 684 3722
An Bínsín Luarca
065 682 9903
Annette’s Boutique
065 684 1466
B-Fly
Parnell St Car Park 065 682 8065
Bermay
60 Parnell Street
065 604 0660
Breda’s Boutique
30, Parnell Street
065 682 8299
Carraig Donn
O’Connell Square
065-682 8188
Caution
Parnell St Car Park 065 684 4850
Chaos 2 (Maternity Wear),
Parnell Street
Chez Marie
49, O’Connell St
065 689 2631
Parnell Street
Cornucopia
Lower Market St
ories for formal and informal occasions.
ive designs; exciting labels & funky jeans.
De Lingerie Boutique
La Jolie Femme
2, Barrack Close
Francis Street
065 684 5182
Le Reve Boutique Eileen’s Place
O’Connell St
Francis Street
065 682 4044
Ela Maria
065-682 9677
Lilly’s Boutique
4, Salthouse Lane
Abbey St Car Park 065 684 5657
065-684 2873
Mona Cheri
Frances Boutique 5, Parnell Street
065-682 8026
7 O’Connell Street 065 682 4880
Up-to-the-minute fashion for all occa-
Neylon’s Boutique
sions. Prices to suit all pockets.
O’Connell Street
Freya
Noa Noa
16 Parnell Street
065 684 5805
Fuller Figure Fashions
61, Parnell Street
O’Connell Square
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Shopping Centre
065 686 8267
065 689 3800
A stylish, trendy boutique to suit all
shapes, sizes also the fuller figure woman.
065 682 9789
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Carl Scarpa
61, O’Connell St
065 682 3820
Footwear, shoes & fashion accessories
Heel 2 Toe
2A Barrack Street
087 662 6627
065 686 4538
Leavy’s Shoes
38 O’Connell Street 065 682 0704
Nozomi
71, O’Connell St
065 682 8655
A boutique with wonderful collections of
Intrigato
O’Connell Street
Shoes
from Ireland’s leading footwear retailer.
065 682 8807
Norma Jean
73, O’Connell St 065 682 3310
Gay 90’s Boutique
High Street
065 684 4100
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065 689 2539
A collection of quirky trends and creat-
065-684 0161 Karma
Coco
Parnell St
065 684 4633
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Kymari
Stunning range of clothes and access-
high fashion, classical & casual shoes.
065 684 3331
Pat McCarthy
065-682 4465
53-55 O’Connell St 065 682 9896
Shoe Flair
e-mail: sales@countyboutique.com • web: www.countyboutique.com
Clarecastle
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065-682 1947
57, o’connell street • ennis • county clare • ireland • tel/fax: +353(0)65 6821947
Lwr Market Street
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County Boutique Ladies Fashion
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32 Lwr Market Street065 689 3741
Shoe Zone
14 Abbey Street
065 682 1422
The Shoebox
11, Parnell Street
89 O’Connell Street 065 684 0885
Paco
Clare Road
065 684 8490
Phase 3
33, Abbey Street
065 682 3993
Sasha
11, O’Connell St
065 684 0526
Silver Lining
3 Lwr Market Street 065 682 0188
Suspex
71a O’Connell St
065 684 9909
Step N Style
8 Abbey Street
065 689 2000
Taggs
Salthouse Lane
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065 682 2066
Willow
O’Connell St
065 684 8757
Trigiani
O.T.T.
065 689 1324
Colourful array of young, funky fashion.
Leading brands for stylish women.
Merchant’s Square 065 682 4390
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Men’s Wear
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Music
Specialist Food
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Buskers Music Shop
High Street
11, O’Connell St
4 floor’s of the latest menswear from
Custy’s
Specialists in hand-made Irish and
Cook’s Lane, OConnell St065 682 1727
Belgian chocolates.
casual to formal wear.
D Neylon
Market Street
1-2 Market St
Anthony Daly Sports Shop
065 686 8599
Ennis Farmers’ Market
065 682 0769
Upr Market Place Friday 8am-2pm
CD’s, videos and playstation games.
Ticketmaster agent for Co. Clare.
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5, Francis St
Pharmacies
business, casual or leisure wear.
Boots
O’Connell St
Authentic Ireland 065 6844941
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065 682 8575
6, Parnell St
065 684 5440
065 682 0826
Tonie’s Fashions
Lower Market St
065 682 8765
Duffy’s Pharmacy
Tesco Shopping Centre065 682 8833
065 682 4770
An excellent local pharmacy with the
William McCannon
highest level of personal service.
Market St
Flynn’s Pharmacy
065 682 9439
Gort Road
food, fine wines and hampers.
Food Emporium
Henry Golf Tours
Francis St
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065 682 0554
www.henrygolf.com
A niche operator that offers a full
34, O’Connell Street 065 682 8257 personal service. They put together
Traditional family grocers with traditional a great customised itinerary, suggest courses to play and arrange
service values.
your dream golfing break in IreNoel & Joe’s Bakery
land.
Parnell Street
065 682 1310
Ennis Walking Tours
from Clare Museum 087 684 3714
Discover the legendary tale of Biddy Early and other fascinating tales
and legends. Hear tales of famine,
poverty, murder and rebellion.
Holly’s
23 Abbey Street
065 682 8568
Murphys Pharmacy
Roslevan S.C.
065 689 3424
Tours run 11:00am every day (except
Normoyles Chemist
47 O’Connell St
065 682 8491
Rochfords Pharmacy
21 Parnell Street 065 682 0099
065 683 7613
Heaslips
065 686 4477
Tuesday and Sunday) from May to Oct.
Spas
Evening tours are available on request.
Aveda
Summerhill
065 686 4689
Claire’s Spa
Lower Market St
065 682 3814
Clarins
Parnell Street
065 682 0099
Madeline’s
Market Square
065 684 4848
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www.authenticireland.com
A tour operator specialising in custom self drive tours, golf vacations,
group and chauffeur tours and all
inclusive coach tours of Ireland.
065 684 3314
The number 1 address in Ennis for fine
Cassidy’s Pharmacy
O’Connell Street
Ennis Gourmet Store
1, Barrack St
40-42 O’Connell St 065 686 8394
The Mix
065 682 9982
Tours
Venture Out
Extensive range of top brands in
The Ennis Cash Co.
065 684 3411
3, Abbey Street
38, Lower Market St 065 684 2925
065 682 2050
High Street
Thomas O’Donnell
Patrick Bourke 50, O’Connell St
Lifestyle Sports
Ennis Shopping Centre,
Francis Street
065 684 0966
All Seasons
28, Lower Market St 065 682 2953
065 682 0966
The Music Shop
Outdoor Gear/Equipment
Manix
Elvery’s
Tesco S.C., Francis St065 682 8657
22 O’Connell Street 065 682 2933
37 O’Connell Street 065 682 9469
065 682 3722
Lifestyle Sports
Roxy Records
Fifth Gear
36, O’Connell St
Abbey Street
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Record Rack
065 682 8437
chocolat
Barrack Street
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Sportswear
Bourke’s Menswear
065 682 1774
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Toys
O’Connors World of Wonder
2 West Point Business Park,
Kilrush Road
065 684 8697
Toymaster Tir Na Nóg, 065 684 2388
Riverside Business Park, Quin Road
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Where to Eat
O’Brien Room, Old Ground Hotel
Dine & Wine
Specialises in tastefully presenting the
A first floor restaurant with a relaxing Intimate café and wine bar open for
best Clare produce. Beautiful Olde
informal ambience. A varied menu breakfast and lunch. Great salads &
Worlde room with soft restful colour
that brings together a range of good, paninis.
schemes.
well-prepared local seafood and steak
Flamenco Spanish Restaurant
Merchants Square 065 682 3812
Flapper’s Restaurant
Tulla
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065 683 5711
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065 682 8127
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Oyster Restaurant
065 682 5789
Brings a new dimension to traditional
Zucchini Restaurant
Cibo
7, High Street
Opp The Friary
065 686 6566
Friary Bow
Abbey Street
Costa Coffee
exceptionally high standard of
Jade Cottage
traditional and continental dishes
Roslevan S.C.
Abbey St Car Park
Ennis Gourmet Store
Barrack Street
1, Barrack Street
065 686 8188
29 Lwr Market Street065 686 6796
065 682 3300
leads a kitchen that prepares authentic
traditional Italian recipes. Lunch and
Dinner served .
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The Lynch West County Hotel
Clare Rd, Ennis lo call 1890 66 99 00
Café West boasts a great range of
sandwiches, tea’s and coffee. Carvery
served at lunchtime. The Grill Room
boasts an extensive menu.
065 682 3355
Esquires Coffees
31 O’Connell Street 065 679 7810
the finest local produce.Winner of AA
Michelin-star chef Francesco Lachini
Enzo’s
Parnell Street
A fusion of Irish and world cuisine, using
Old Mill Road 065 689 4444
Gourmet café bar / deli with fine food,
fine wine and great coffee.
JM’s Bistro, Temple Gate Hotel
Juliano’s
40
065 684 3314
Mogul Emperor
8 Merchants Square 065 684 2420
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065 689 7900
065 684 4422
Jasmine Palace
Holywell Italian Restaurant
Rosette for nine consecutive years.
065 682 9203
Asian
Galway Road, Ennis 065 682 1247
and fresh local produce.
O’Connell Square
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065 684 5176
Country Kitchen
dishes.
Auburn Lodge Hotel,
Irish cuisine, using the finest seafood
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The Hotel’s Oyster Restaurant offers an
Gallery Restaurant
Quin
O’Connell Street
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Peppermill Restaurant
Food Emporium
Quin Road B.Park
Francis Street
065 689 1010
Seasons 52
Parnell Street
Gerz Place
065 684 8477
Barrack Street
Mill Road
065 684 3873
Town Hall Restaurant
065 682 8127
An outstanding menu that combines local
ingredients with some Mediterranean
influences in a contemporary style.
065 682 1388
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Glór Café
Glór
partner
O’Connell Street
085 724 8034
Pearl City
Sicillian Restaurant
56, Parnell St
065 689 1396
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Silver House
The Causeway
16 O’Connell Street 065 682 9491
Excellent coffee and a good range of
065 684 5370
healthy lunches in an airy, arty setting
Thai Palace
Parnell Street
065 689 2820
Henry’s Restaurant
Upr Market Street
065 682 4224
Tulsi Indian Cuisine
Carmody Street
065 684 8060
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JD’s Coffee House
15, Merchant’s Sq
065 684 1630
Serves breakfast, lunch and evening
meals. Take away sandwiches and rolls
Café/Informal
to order
Juice Zone
Café Aroma
Bank Place
087 927 8540
065 686 6866
Mocha
Café Vienna
Parnell Street
6, High Street
065 682 3812
O’Connell Stree
065 689 1326
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Numero Uno Pizzeria
3, Barrack St
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Pub Restaurants
065 684 1740
Aylmer’s Restaurant & Bar
O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar
Salthouse Lane
Turnpike Rd
065 684 2716
065 682 2655
Famous for its “build your own” thick
Ballyline Bar & Restaurant
bread sandwiches and speciality
Crusheen
065 682 7549
coffees. Take away available.
Brandons
70, O’Connell St
065 682 8133
Brogan’s Bar & Restaurant
24, O’Connell St
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065 682 9480
Old style traditional pub restaurant, wellknown for its steaks, lamb, & fish.
Bar food served all day
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The Loft at Knox’s
18, Abbey Street
Subway Sandwich Bar
Market St
065 689 1497
The Bagel Factory
Abbey St Car park 065 682 2848
The Snack Shack
Abbey St Car park 065 682 0750
065 682 9264
Bistro-style menu. Unique ambiance and
a wonderful dining atmosphere. Serves
both lunch and dinner.
Rogues Bar & Restaurant
Merchants Square 065 684 9935
The Barge Rooms
1, Newbridge Rd
065 682 4888
West County Hotel
Clare Rd, Ennis lo call 1890 66 99 00
Yum Kaffehaus
Summerhill
065 684 8003
Zion
Ennis Road, Quin
065 682 5417
The Grove Bar & Restaurant
Roslevan, Tulla Rd
065 689 3280
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Where to Stay
Ennis offers a superb range of accommodation options, which you can
use as a base to explore the town and its environs as well as the many
attractions offered by County Clare. Check out www.visitennis.ie
where you can find out about the latest attractive short-break packages.
Hotels
Woodstock Hotel
065 684 6600
A Shanaway
Located 2km from the centre
of Ennis, this four-star hotel is surrounded by a parkland championship golf course. Its 67 bedrooms are equipped with every
modern amenity. Its restaurant
offers an informal and intimate atmosphere. It has a well equipped
Leisure Club.
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D Lynch West County Hotel
Clare Rd
lo call 1890 66 99 00
A comfortable and elegant hotel
boasting the following facilities 3
indoor pools, gym, sauna, steam
room and an on site beauty salon.
A family orientated hotel with a
kids plus programme and a play
centre. Lynch West County is a
great base to explore Ennis.
www.lynchhotels.com
Ashford Court Boutique Hotel E
Old Mill Road
065 689 4444
Stylish 27-bedroom hotel renowned
for elegant atmosphere and friendliness of its staff. An innovative hotel
offering contemporary amenities
inc. internet access and flat-screen
TVs in each of the individually decorated rooms. Located in town centre. Enjoy Juliano’s Restaurant
www.dghotels.com
Old Ground Hotel
B
O’Connell St
065 682 8127
Set in an ivy-clad 18th century manor house, this hotel boasts deluxe
rooms and superior suites. Its elegant
formal dining room is renowned for
excellent service. Visit our recently
opened Town Hall Café. All are welcome to the Poet’s Corner Bar. Traditional music Thurs - Sun.
The hotel is located in the centre of
Ennis. www.flynnhotels.com
www.ashfordcourt.ie
Auburn Lodge Hotel
F Galway Road
065 682 1247
96-bedroomed hotel with all
rooms ensuite. Lovely location
situated in landscaped gardens.
All day carvery. Superb food in
the Oyster Restaurant. Traditional
bar with music most nights. www.
irishcourthotels.com
C
Temple Gate Hotel
O’Connell Sq
065 682 3300
This beautiful hotel is situated in
the heart of Ennis and is set back
from the town centre in a peaceful and relaxing location. Hosts
the popular Preachers Pub and
award-winning JM’s Bistro. WI Fi in
all public areas.
www.templegatehotel.com
The Queens Hotel
Abbey St
065 682 8963
Located in the centre of town, The Queens Hotel has strong literary and historical connections. Competitive rates, fine bedrooms, restaurants, lounges
, Cruise’s pub and nightclub on premises.
Magowna House
Inch
065 683 9009
A small, intimate, family-managed hotel in a picturesque setting just 6km
from the town. Extensive gardens and lovely views. Comfortable, intimate
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Where to Stay
Guest Houses/ B & Bs
Key:
[ C ]: Country House
[ T ]: Town House
[ F ]: Farm House
[ HH ]:Historic House
The following guest houses/B&Bs
are approved by the Irish Tourist
Board:
Adobe B&B
[ F ]
Barefield
065 682 7151
Four Winds
[ T ]
Limerick Road
065 682 9831
Glen Cove
[ C ]
Clarecastle
065 682 4561
Gorteen Country House
GALWAY
From Galway
KINVARA
ARAN ISLANDS
FANORE
[T]
walk from Ennis Town centre, 100 meters
off the N18 i.e. the Galway Road. Four
bedrooms available.
Ardsollus Farm
Ardsollus, Quin
Ardilan House
[C]
Dangan, Tulla
065 683 5140
Hawthorns
[ F ]
Hazeldene
[ C ]
DOOLIN
Barefield
065 682 7212
COROFIN
ENNISTYMON
LAHINCH
N18
[ HH ]
065 682 1233
in a country setting within easy walking
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KILMIHIL
KILDYSART
KILRUSH
065 682 5601 Ogham House B & B [ T ]
3, Abbey Court,
[ C ]
Galway Road
065 684 3989 Clare Road
[ T ]
065 682 4878
Railway View Hse [ T ]
Gort Road
065 682 2305 Tulla Road
065 682 1646
Ashleigh House
[ C ]
[ T ]
Rooska House
Barefield
065 682 7187 Quin
065 682 5661
Brookville House
[T]
[ T ]
Ryehill B & B
Limerick Rd
065 682 9802 Tulla Road
065 682 4313
Carbery House
[ T ]
[ C ]
Sanborn House
Kilrush Road
065 682 4046 Kilrush Road
065 682 4959
Carraig Mhuire [C]
[ T ]
St Anne’s B & B
Barefield
065 682 7106 Limerick Road
065 682 8501
Cill Eoin [?]
[ C ]
St Patrick’s
Kildysart Cross
065 682 7106 Corebeg, Doora
Cloneen
[T]
065 684 0122
Stonehaven B & B [ T ]
Clonroad
065 682 9681 Kilrush Road
065 684 1775
Druimin
[T]
[ T ]
Shanlee
Golf Links Road
065 682 4183 Lahinch Road
Eden Hill House
[ F ]
Kilrush Road
065 682 4285 Galway Road
065 684 0270
Westbrook House [ T ]
065 684 0173
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
LABASHEEDA
Car Ferry
KERRY
[ F ]
Shannon Airport
COORACLARE
CARRIGAHOLT
quiet atmosphere.
QUIN
BROADFOR
KILKISHEN
KILLA
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS
O'BRIENSBRIDGE
SIXMILEBRIDGE
KILKEE
furnished with old family furniture, and a
BODYKE
CLARECASTLE
LISSYCASEY
distance of Ennis. Large homely rooms
MOUNTSH
SCARRIFF
TULLA
QUILTY
DOONBEG
FEAKLE
Ennis
KILMALEY
Tulla Road
CRUSHEEN
INAGH
MILTOWN-MALBAY
SPANISH POINT
Barntick, Clarecastle065 683 8488
Newpark House
CAHER
KILFENORA
LISCANNOR
Lakeside Country Lodge [ C ]
Ashville B & B
GALW
GORT
21 Fernhill, Galway Rd065 682 3919 An authentic 300-year old farmhouse
Located in a quiet Cul-De-Sac, 5 minutes
N18
BALLYVAUGHAN
LISDOONVARNA
Darragh, Kilrush Rd 065 683 8221
[ HF ]:Health Farm
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Route From Galway
Route From Limerick & Ennis
BUNRATTY
CASTLE
N24
Limerick
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Getting to Ennis
By Rail
Ennis Train Station065-6840444
Ennis can be reached by rail from
Shannon Airport is 30 minutes drive
from Ennis. The following cities have Dublin and Limerick.
www.irishrail.ie
direct flights into Shannon:
By Air
By Bus
Destination Airline Regular buses serve Ennis from
Galway, Limerick, Cork, Dublin and
Atlanta Delta Airlines
Shannon Airport
Beauvais Ryanair
www.buseireann.ie
www.citylink.ie
Berlin (schonefeld) Ryanair Birmingham Ryanair
Boston Aer Lingus
Bristol By Road
Ryanair
Carcassonne Ryanair
Chicago Ohare From south: N18 from Limerick
From north: N18 from Galway
Aer Lingus
Dublin Aer Lingus
East Midlands Ryanair
Edinburgh Ryanair
Faro Ryanair
Gerona Ryanair
Hawarden Westair
Krakow Ryanair
New York (jfk) New York (jfk) Distance Chart
To Ennis
from
Miles
Kilometres
Shannon
13
24
Galway
42
68
Cork
83
134
Aer Lingus
Dublin
147
237
Delta Airlines
Limerick
23
37
Rosslare
151
243
New York (newark) Continental
Leeds Bradford Ryanair
Liverpool Ryanair
London Gatwick Coach Hire
Ryanair
London Luton Ryanair Glynns Coaches
London Stansted 065 682 8234
Ryanair
Tulla Rd
Manchester Ryanair
Milan (bergamo) Ryanair
Murcia/san Javier Ryanair
Nantes Ryanair
Niederrhein Ryanair
Palma De Mallorca Iberworld
Palma De Mallorca Ryanair
Leading coach hire/mini-bus hire company.
www.glynnscoaches.com
Taxi Firms in Ennis
Abbey Taxis
16, Cregaun
065 683 2215
A&C Taxis
Doora
065 682 3238
Barry Taxi
Paris (cdg) Air France
Prestwick Ryanair
Reus Iberworld
Toronto Air Transat
Ennis Cabs
Wroclaw Ryanair
1, Upper Market St 065 684 2222
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Showgrounds Road 065 682 4759
Clare Cabs
22, College Park
065 682 8122
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