Top Things to do in Carran
Top 5 Things to do in Carran, Province of Munster
Discover the best top things to do in Carran, Ireland including Heart of Burren Walks, Michael Cusack Centre, Carran Medieval Church, Burren Perfumery, The Carran Loop.
1. Heart of Burren Walks
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5.0 based on 582 reviews
Guided walks in the Burren County Clare. Walks usually last about 2.5 hours. Highlights include limestone pavement, wild flowers and archaeo.ogical monuments.
2. Michael Cusack Centre
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Born in Carron in 1847, Michael Cusack founded the largest amateur sporting organisation in the world, the Gaelic Athletic Association. The Centre in Carron is dedicated to the memory of the man who is widely regarded as the saviour of Irish sports. The lovingly restored traditional thatched cottage reflects the character of 19th century Ireland. The dwelling appears today in its original state and is typical of famine cottages of the era. Even the courtyard and surrounding fields remain largely untouched. The contemporary display in our award winning visitor centre offers a unique perspective on Irish history, heritage and culture. Some interesting free attractions also in the area include the 6km Cusack Way walk (opened Oct 2013)from the Michael Cusack Centre to Cahercommaun Cliff Fort and Poulnabrone Dolmen. The centre caters for school tours, individuals and groups. Open April to 30th September, 7 days a week from 10 - 5pm,
Reviewed By 0philipbb - Derry, United Kingdom
I would really recommend this visit to any GAA enthusiast. It was humbling to visit the actual home that one of the founders of the GAA who met in Hayes' Hotel in Thurles in 1884 grew up in and went on to found the association.
3. Carran Medieval Church
4. Burren Perfumery
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4.5 based on 567 reviews
Free Admission. Open daily all year. Working factory. Free Film. Gardens. Shop. The Burren Perfumery is located in the heart of the Burren in County Clare and is Ireland's longest-established perfume house. Since opening its doors 43 years ago, the Perfumery has drawn inspiration from the flora and beauty of the Burren landscape to create its signature scents, which are hand-blended and bottled on the Perfumery's premises. Today, the Burren Perfumery creates its artisan range, which includes hand-crafted soaps, certified organic creams and candles, using the very best natural and organic ingredients sourced from all around the world. Visitors are welcome to come along and experience the Burren Perfumery first-hand. A busy working factory, visitors are welcome free-of-charge and all-year-round to check out its home and hub in Carron, County Clare. Open from 9am to 7pm in the Summer and from 10am to 5pm in the Winter, visitors can observe the Perfumery team members as they go about their daily work in the Manufacturing Workshops and browse the Perfumery's products and offerings in its Gift Shop. For visitors interested in gaining some insight into just how special and spectacular the Burren's natural offerings are, a beautiful, locally-shot short film (free of charge) featuring the unique local flora and landscape of the Burren truly sets the scene. The Perfumery's Tea Rooms, which are open Summer-long, offer an opportunity to relax and unwind over a selection of freshly baked organic cakes, garden soups, tea, herbal teas and coffee, while visitors can also meander through and enjoy the Perfumery's organic show Garden.
Reviewed By DGandSAG
It's well worth following either GPS or the Perfumery's own website to find this off-the-beaten path gem. Even if you get a little lost along the way or aren't sure if you're "there" yet, hang in there, as it's well worth the quest to find it. Once you're there, you can enjoy wonderfully fresh breads, soups, salads, and more either indoors or out on a small patio. You also can buy an amazing number of herb teas, soaps, sachets, and, of course, perfumes that are one-of-a-kind mementoes. Even if things were still busy during our late-lunch visit, service was still friendly and quick in the cafe. In addition to enjoying a delicious carrot soup, we had an artfully arranged plate of salads accompanied by incredibly fresh and tasty breads (see photo). All in all, this was well worth a special visit, the kind of place that will stay in your mind long after you've returned home.
5. The Carran Loop
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