Logue's
Liscannor Hotel is in an ideal location for golfing
enthusiasts. See our Golfing
page for more details.
Fishing
The
Clare coast line is famous for it's shore angling
for pollock, bass and mackerel. The gentle waters
of Galway Bay are a haven for sea angling with Ballyvaughan
being a local centre, whilst boats can be chartered
from Liscannor Bay and Miltown Malbay. Deep sea
angling can be arranged for Bass, Bream, Black Coalfish,
Brill, Cod, Conger Eel, Dab, Dogfish, Flounder,
JohnDory, Ling, Mackerel, Mullet, Plaice, Pollack,
Ray, Sole, Tope, Whiting and Wrasse.
Walking
There is nothing more refreshing and invigorating
than a walk along the ocean, with the winds sweeping
in from the Atlantic. Spanish Point beach is 1/2
km long, whilst the entire Clare coastline is
dotted with safe and sandy beaches. Burren Hill
Walks provide guided walking tours through the
Burren Region of County Clare in Ireland.
The Burren Way
The Burren Way never fails to
captivate its visitors. The jagged terrain of
this uniquely beautiful part of Ireland and the
majestic Cliffs of Moher (views to the Aran Islands)
are two of the delights of this wonderful ramble
amongst hills and turloughs.
The Route: Ballyvaughan, Ballinalackan, Doolin
and Lahinch. Distance: 45 km/28 miles.
Willie
Clancy Summer School
Willie Clancy lived
most of his later life in Miltown Malbay. He was
the best known traditional musician in Ireland,
especially noted for his beautiful rendering of
slow airs on the uilleann pipes. He also excelled
on the concert flute and the tin whistle. An Irish
speaker, he had an extensive repertoire of Irish
songs and stories and was well versed in the local
folklore.
The Scoil
Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest
traditional music summer school, held annually since
1973, in Miltown Malbay, in memory of the piper
Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand
students from every part of the world attend daily
classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance.
In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals,
dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run
by the summer school. All events are held in and
near Miltown Malbay.
The area of Clare has more musicians for head of
population in Ireland. Many of the most influential
traditional musicians in Ireland have come from
West Clare.
