About West Clare Ireland!
A one hour drive from Shannon airport will bring you to West Clare and to Barr na dTonn Cottage! The villages of Doonbeg, Cree and Quilty with shops, traditional pubs and restaurants are only a short distance away. The area is renowned for the hospitality of its locals and whether you meet them on the road or in the quaint local pubs over a pint of Guinness they’ll always have a friendly chat and the craic with you. Lough Donnell which is known for its diversity of birds is located
500 meters from the house. The Atlantic Coastline with a sandy beach is only a few walking minutes away, ideal for swimmers and surfers alike!
The longest beach of County Clare, Doughmore Strand, is only a few minutes from the house and ideal for walking and horse riding! It is also one of the best Irish beaches for surfing.
The sights of County Clare are all within easy reach! 
West Clare itself is still one of the last secrets on the Tourist Map of Ireland. It attracts especially those visitors who look for peace and relaxation in an scenic landscape of rolling hills and rocky coast
line. (for more information follow the links on the bottom of this page!)
The Cliffs of Moher as well as the spectacular coast line of Loop Head Peninsula are both only half an hour away. It is less than an hours drive to the Burren limestone landscape with its huge archeological and botanical potential, as well as to all the sights in and around Ennis - Quin Abbey, Craggaunowen, Knappogue and Bunratty Castles.
Last not least West Clare is a centre of traditional Irish Music and Dance
and many pubs throughout the region have live music all year long. Find out more about the activities on the next page...
Distances:
- Shops, Restaurants 10 mins
- Pub (pub food, traditional music sessions) 5 mins.
- Doonbeg Golf Course 5 mins.
- Lahinch 20 mins
- Cliffs of Moher 30 mins
- Shannon Airport 1 hr
- Kerry Airport 2 hrs via Shannon Ferry
- Ennis 45 mins.
- Dublin 4 hrs