Location: Kilrush
Top Things to do in Kilrush
What to do and see in Kilrush, Province of Munster: The Best Things to do
Kilrush (Irish: Cill Rois, meaning "Church of the Woods") is a coastal town in County Clare, Ireland. It is also the name of a civil parish and an ecclesiastical parish in Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe. It is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the south-west of the county. Kilrush is one of the listed Heritage Towns of Ireland. The area was officially classified as part of the West Clare Gaeltacht, an Irish-speaking community, until 1956.
Restaurants in Kilrush
1. St. Senan's Church
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By aine33 - Galway, Ireland
Beautiful Church built before the famine. Really nice stained glass windows. Magnificent Rose window donated to this church also a recent modern stained glass window donated within the last 10 years. Wonderful celebration of Mass every Sunday by the local Fr.Larkin and wonderful choir by family of local musicians The Fennel Family.This is available on webcam.
2. Scattery Island
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5.0 based on 405 reviews
Scattery Island Tours offers a daily ferry service to Scattery Island, at the heart of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Scattery offers a unique Cultural & Heritage experience for visitors with a range of Monasitc & Heritage sites. Scattery Island is an EDEN award winner for Sustainable & Cultural Tourism. Sailings depart from Kilrush Marina in Co. Clare May to Sept. Guided Walking Tour included.
Reviewed By blackcatw13 - London, United Kingdom
Great trip would recommend wearing boots as trails muddy and slippery, also have to cross a stream to get to the lighthouse. Guides more than knowledgeable on the history
3. Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Centre
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Visit us for guided tours of our dolphin research and education centre, and learn about the valuable work we do on the Shannon Estuary bottlenose dolphin population! Find out about the different whale and dolphin species living in Irish waters and study some real skeletons of common and rare species. Listen to dolphin sounds and watch a movie about our research. Explore our cabinet filled with interesting specimens of all kinds. Kids can explore our goggle boxes and rubbing boards or try to solve the giant jigsaw!
4. Coillte Kilrush
5. Scattery Island Tours
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Scattery Island Tours offers a daily ferry service to Scattery Island, at the heart of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Scattery offers a unique Cultural & Heritage experience for visitors with a range of Monasitc & Heritage sites. Scattery Island is an EDEN award winner for Sustainable & Cultural Tourism. Sailings depart from Kilrush Marina in Co. Clare May to Sept. Guided Walking Tour included.
6. West Coast Aqua Park
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Kiki-Kola - Dublin, Ireland
I went to the West Coast Aqua Park at the end of July 2020 with three of my family … my two two brothers and my Mum (who needed to come along as an adult was needed to be in the water if we were under 10 years old). The water temperature was warmer than expected but that might have depended on whether you were using your own wetsuit (which I was) or using one of the wetsuits provided. My Mum and oldest brother used the wetsuits provided and they weren’t in great condition. The ankles and wrists were loose so they let in water … which meant it didn’t keep you that warm as fresh cold water got in each time you jumped in the water. My brother’s wetsuit was ripped so you could see his swimming shorts. The park is in an estuary so the water isn’t that salty …. though maybe that depends on the tide. I’m not sure how many people were there but my Mum said the slot was full … I reckon there was about 40 people in total. Either way it was well supervised and big enough so that we didn’t have to wait to use any of the slides during the session. You got changed in a building about 200m from the slides. Note … you might want to bring flip-flops for the walk as it’s a tarmac path with some small stones and my Mum’s shoes were all wet when she went for dinner later than evening as she wore them back when got out of the water. There were lots of different slides and obstacles courses … my favourite was a swing that you jumped off of into the water ????. I had a buoyancy aid which meant I floated the whole time. My head never went under the water … although my brothers did … and I never felt nervous. It was one of the best things we did together on holiday! I really recommend it to everyone.
7. Buggle's Bar
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Buggles Pub and B&B is a traditional pub built circa. 1800, owned and operated by three generations of the same family. Its warm, relaxing atmosphere is welcoming and the adjoining Bed and Breakfast is of the finest quality with large spacious rooms overlooking the noted Heritage Town of Kilrush. Some of our rooms overlook Kilcredane Lighthouse and the historic townland of Reaha.Kilrush has a fine Georgian streetscape, a marina, an eighteen hole golf course, Dolphin boat trips, the restored nineteenth century Vandeleur Walled Gardens, and of course the restored West Clare Railway (immortalised by Percy French: 'are you right there Michael'), the magnificent and ancient Scattery Island which contains the remains of five of seven churches, an intact 5th century, 120 feet round tower, Napoleonic battery, a light house and keepers cottage, the deserted 'street' from the 1960s is both eerie and charming. A monthly lecture series by the local Kilrush Historical Society complements many of the local activities. Kilrush is a veritable Photographers Paradise (a quick search through Flickr confirms this) and all are welcome to enjoy the music, sample the atmosphere and experience the tranquility of Kilrush topped-off with a great pint of Guinness with Shamrock atop in Buggles Pub.
Reviewed By JPTaistil - Dublin, Ireland
A hidden gem in west Clare and a highlight of our trip. The owner, Carmel was friendly and welcoming to her quaint bar in the lovely market town of Kilrush. Family run and also offering quality B&B accommodation, Buggles is the place to stay. Also the best pint of Guinness that we had on our holiday throughout Ireland. Be sure to visit.
8. Vandeleur Walled Garden
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
The Vandeleur Walled Garden is one of county Clare’s most beautiful botanical tributes to Ireland’s rich, natural history. Set amongst 170 hectares of native woodland – this hidden gem is nestled in the heart of Kilrush Wood, just 2 kilometers from the centre of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland. Whether you’re a keen gardener, a visitor to our shores, a lover of natural beauty or simply looking for an outing with a difference – we’d love to share our secret with you…
Reviewed By genniemcguire - Galway, Ireland
This is a fabulously maturing garden with lovely tea rooms and seats outdoors near games for kids like hopscotch and tic tak toe. The garden centre is well stocked with good specimens. The mazes are excellent but the plants and planting schemes are the true stars!
9. The Museum of Irish Rural Life
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By alisonjaneb - London, United Kingdom
If you are in Kilrush this is a must see. Joe is a true enthusiast and we had a great tour of this fantastic collection of local artefacts and documents.
10. Manchester Martyrs Memorial
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