Co. Clare - Ennis Chamber

Visit Ennis
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Tourist Office
Arthur’s Row,
Ennis
Co. Clare
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What To do
Where To Shop
Where To Eat
Where To Stay
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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 dis-
cover 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
Ennis Cathedral
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Ballyalla Lake
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.
Art Galleries
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.
Ennis Art Gallery 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
L e e s
Road
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
a Exercise Studio
a Exercise Classes ranging from
Aerobics to Pilates
a Spacious Changing Areas
a Refreshment area
a Free Parking
a Wheelchair friendly access
Tel: 065 682 1604 • Fax: (065)6823655
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
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 Quinn 065 682 5645
Clare Equestrian Centre Doora 065 684 0136
Banner Equestrian Fountain, Ennis 065 684 0136
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SWiMMinG
Ennis Leisure Complex 065 682 1604
River Lodge health & Fitness Club 065 684 4122
West County health & Leisure Club 065 682 8421
Woodstock hotel health & Fitness Spa 065 684 6610
Annual Events
St Patrick’s Day Festival mid-March
A colourful, noisy, fun-packed parade, with marching bands and im-
aginative 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.
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.
Ennis Golf Club Open Week late July/ early August
Woodstock Golf Club Open Week early August
Ennis Fashion Week 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
Ennis Trad Festival every november
For those whose love to hear or play Irish Traditional Music of the highest
quality. www.ennistradfestival.com
The Kids
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.
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.
glór café
Healthy, homemade food served 10am to 5pm, Mon to Sat.
Outdoor seating terrace.
Year round entertainment:
contemporary music, theatre, comedy, visual art and more
with a special summer programme of music.
Causeway Link | Ennis | Co.Clare
t: 065 684 3103 w: www.glor.ie e: boxoffice@glor.ie
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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.
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.
Barge Rooms 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.
Brandon’s 70 O’Connell St 065 682 8133
Bar / Restaurant. Lunches and evening meals. Live Music sessions:
Weekends. Latenight Bar/Disco Fri. & Sat.
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.
Knox’s Bar & Restaurant 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 065 682 3039
Traditional pub with traditional atmosphere.
Live music.
Local Information
The Clare Champion Barrack Street 065 682 8105
Clare FM 96.4 Francis Street 065 682 8888
The Clare People Carmody Street 065 689 5500
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Co.
Clare
Ennis is the gate-
way to
County Clare.
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.

CLARE MUSEUM
featuring the
Riches of Clare exhibition
8,000 yearsof history excitingly captured
Located in the beautifully restored former Convent of Mercy building,
the exhibits are uniquely displayed, using the themes of
earth, power, faith & water.
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.
Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis, County Clare
t: 065-6823382 e: claremuseum@clarecoco.ie
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)
June - Sept: Mon to Saty 09.30 - 17.30 hrs (last admissions 16.30)
Sunday 09.30- 13.00 hrs
Admission Free - Large Groups Should Book in Advance
De Valera
Public Library,
Ennis.
Services include
• 17 free internet
access points.
• The Manse
(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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Where To Shop
Accessories
Addictions by Solo
Abbey Street 065 689 1648
Bedazzled
15 Abbey Street 065 682 9860
Bow Bangles
29 Abbey Street 065 684 2014
Celtic Pzazz
Parnell Street 065- 682 1791
Claire’s Accessories
Unit 9 Dunnes Stores 065 682 9898
Concepts
59 O’Connell Street 065 689 1655
Glitzi Bitz
Market Street 065-6844580
Antiques
The Antique Loft
Clarecastle 065 684 1969
Tony honan Antiques
Chaos
Abbey Street 065 682 8137 11, Lwr Market St
Kidz Town
065-684 0822
Parnell St Car Park 065 689 2284
Art Supplies
Crazy Crafts,
Barrack Street 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.
Book Shops / newsagents
Abbey newsagents
Abbey Street 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 065 689 7900
Mary Kelly newsagents
28, O’Connell St 065 682 0786
National/International papers & mag-
azines; cards; personalised stationery.
Meehan’s
Abbey Street 065 682 0048
O’Connor’s
19, Market St 065 682 2565
O’Mahony’s Booksellers
Merchants Square 065 682 8355
Paper Chase
Unit 4 Dunnes Arcade,
O’Connell Street 065 682 4859
Scéal Eile
16, Lwr Market St 087 241 2517
veritas Bookshop
83 O’Connell Street 065-6828696
Children’s Fashion
Bambino’s 065-686 4444
Parnell St
A superb children’s wear destination
with a wide variety of children’s brands.
Little Piggys Shoes for Kids
45, Parnell Street 065 686 4837
The nursery Store
Roslevan S Centre 065 684 2964
young World
11, Abbey Street 065 684 4304
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Florists
Blooms Florist
Upr Market Street 065 684 8614
Skin care consultants, Hair removal, Holis-
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
victorian Posy
Abbey St Car Park 065 682 8762
Gifts
Giftvenue
36, Abbey St 065 686 7891
Leading giftware brands inc. Belleek,
Waterford Crystal, Lladro, & Newbridge
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
Sonoma
O’Connell St 065 686 4428
health & Beauty
Anne Leavy health & Beauty
38 O’Connell St 065 682 9939
Unit 9/10 Francis St 065 6893245
Blossom Beauty
62 O’Connell Street 065 6822255
Glow Salon
Roslevan S Centre 065 6868251
Rachel’s Beauty Clinic
32 Lwr Market Street 065 6824441
Royal Thai Massage
8 Parnell Street 085 138 8407
Tranquility health & Beauty Clinic
12 Carmody St B.P. 065 684 4360
Jewellery
Celtic Pzazz
High Street 065 682 1791
Collins Jewellers
63, O’Connell St 065 682 4490
Germaine Jewellers
O’Connell Square 065 682 0731
Little Silvermines
Lwr Market St 065 682 0433
Extensive range of traditional & modern
including Sterling Silver Celtic Jewellery.
Maurer & Sons
26, O’Connell St 065 682 8974
Murtagh Jewellers
Unit 5, Tesco S.C. 065 689 2846
Serano
43 O’Connell Street 065 684 0916
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The Burren
Lahinch
Corofin
Miltown Malbay
Kilmaley
Ennis Golf Club
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Clare
Museum
Shannon Airport
Bunratty Castle
Limerick
Garda
Station
Galway
Gort
Dromore
Ballyalla
Ennis Abbey
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New Rd
Lifford Rd
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Clon Rd
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1 Aylmer’s Rest
2 Barge Rooms
3 Baron Mc Q’s
4 Brandon’s
5 Brogan’s Bar
6 Knox’s Bar
7 O’halloran’s Bar
8 The Art & Craft Co.
9 Ennis Bookshop
10 Mary Kelly newsagents
11 Bambino’s
12 Brian Mulqueen Florists
13 Gift venue
14 Anne Leavy health & Beauty
15 Little Silvermines
16 County Boutique
17 Kymari
18 norma Jean
19 Willow
20 Carl Scarpa
21 nozomi
22 Bourke ‘s Menswear
23 Patrick Bourke
24 Record Rack
25 Duffy’s Pharmacy
26 chocolat
27 Ennis Gourmet Store
28 heaslip’s
29 Authentic ireland
30 henry Golf Tours
31 Gallery Restaurant
32 JM’s Bistro, Temple Gate hotel
33 Juliano’s
34 The Lynch West County hotel
35 O’Brien Room, Old Ground hotel
36 Oyster Restaurant
37 Town hall Restaurant
38 Zucchini Restaurant
39 Cibo
40 Ennis Gourmet Store
41 Glór Café
42 JD’s Coffee house
43 O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar
44 Brogan’s Bar & Restaurant
45 The Loft at Knox’s
A Woodstock hotel
B Old Ground hotel
C Temple Gate hotel
D West County hotel
E Ashford Court Boutique hotel
F Auburn Lodge hotel
46 Adobe B&B
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Ladies Fashion
Alibi
Lower Market Street 065 684 3722
An Bínsín Luarca
Lwr Market Street 065 682 9903
Annette’s Boutique
Clarecastle 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 065 689 2631
Chez Marie
49, O’Connell St 065-684 0161
Coco
Parnell Street 065 684 4100
Cornucopia
Lower Market St 065-682 4465
County Boutique
57 O’Connell St 065-682 1947
Stunning range of clothes and access-
ories for formal and informal occasions.
De Lingerie Boutique
2, Barrack Close 065 684 4633
Eileen’s Place
O’Connell St 065 682 4044
Ela Maria
4, Salthouse Lane 065-684 2873
Frances Boutique
5, Parnell Street 065-682 8026
Up-to-the-minute fashion for all occa-
sions. Prices to suit all pockets.
Freya
16 Parnell Street 065 684 5805
Fuller Figure Fashions
61, Parnell Street 065 682 3310
Gay 90’s Boutique
Shopping Centre 065 682 9789
Karma
High Street 087 662 6627
intrigato
O’Connell Street 065 684 3331
COUNTY BOUTIQUE
57, o’connell street • ennis • county clare • ireland • tel/fax: +353(0)65 6821947
e-mail: sales@countyboutique.com • web: www.countyboutique.com
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Parnell St 065 689 2539
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A collection of quirky trends and creat-
ive designs; exciting labels & funky jeans.
La Jolie Femme
Francis Street 065 684 5182
Le Reve Boutique
Francis Street 065-682 9677
Lilly’s Boutique
Abbey St Car Park 065 684 5657
Mona Cheri
7 O’Connell Street 065 682 4880
neylon’s Boutique
O’Connell Street 065 686 8267
Shoes
Carl Scarpa
61, O’Connell St 065 682 3820
Footwear, shoes & fashion accessories
Noa Noa
from Ireland’s leading footwear retailer.
O’Connell Square 065 682 8807
heel 2 Toe
norma Jean
2A Barrack Street 065 686 4538
73, O’Connell St 065 689 3800
Leavy’s Shoes
A stylish, trendy boutique to suit all
38 O’Connell Street 065 682 0704
shapes, sizes also the fuller figure woman.
nozomi
71, O’Connell St 065 682 8655
O.T.T.
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 065 682 2066
Willow
O’Connell St 065 689 1324
Colourful array of young, funky fashion.
Leading brands for stylish women.
A boutique with wonderful collections of
high fashion, classical & casual shoes.
Pat McCarthy
53-55 O’Connell St 065 682 9896
Shoe Flair
32 Lwr Market Street 065 689 3741
Shoe Zone
14 Abbey Street 065 682 1422
The Shoebox
11, Parnell Street 065 684 8757
Trigiani
Merchant’s Square 065 682 4390
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Men’s Wear
Bourke’s Menswear
High Street
Fifth Gear
37 O’Connell Street 065 682 9469
Manix
28, Lower Market St 065 682 2953
Patrick Bourke
50, O’Connell St 065 682 2050
Extensive range of top brands in
business, casual or leisure wear.
The Ennis Cash Co.
O’Connell St 065 682 8575
The Mix
6, Parnell St 065 684 5440
Tonie’s Fashions
Lower Market St 065 682 4770
William McCannon
Market St 065 682 9439
Music
Buskers Music Shop
11, O’Connell St 065 682 1774
Custy’s
Cook’s Lane, OConnell St 065 682 1727
Record Rack
1-2 Market St 065 682 0769
4 floor’s of the latest menswear from
casual to formal wear.
D neylon
Market Street 065 682 8437
CD’s, videos and playstation games.
Ticketmaster agent for Co. Clare.
Roxy Records
22 O’Connell Street 065 682 2933
The Music Shop
Ennis Shopping Centre,
Francis Street 065 684 0966
Outdoor Gear/Equipment
All Seasons
38, Lower Market St 065 684 2925
venture Out
5, Francis St 065 682 0826
Pharmacies
Boots
40-42 O’Connell St 065 686 8394
Cassidy’s Pharmacy
O’Connell Street 065 682 8765
Duffy’s Pharmacy
Tesco Shopping Centre 065 682 8833
An excellent local pharmacy with the
highest level of personal service.
Flynn’s Pharmacy
Gort Road 065 686 4477
holly’s
23 Abbey Street 065 682 8568
Murphys Pharmacy
Roslevan S.C. 065 689 3424
normoyles Chemist
47 O’Connell St 065 682 8491
Rochfords Pharmacy
21 Parnell Street 065 682 0099
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Specialist Food
chocolat
Barrack Street 065 686 8599
Specialists in hand-made Irish and
Belgian chocolates.
Ennis Farmers’ Market
Upr Market Place Friday 8am-2pm
Ennis Gourmet Store
1, Barrack St 065 684 3314
The number 1 address in Ennis for fine
food, fine wines and hampers.
Food Emporium
Francis St 065 682 0554
heaslips
34, O’Connell Street 065 682 8257
Traditional family grocers with traditional
service values.
noel & Joe’s Bakery
Parnell Street 065 682 1310
Spas
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
Sportswear
Anthony Daly Sports Shop
36, O’Connell St 065 682 3722
Elvery’s
Abbey Street 065 682 0966
Lifestyle Sports
High Street 065 684 3411
Lifestyle Sports
Tesco S.C., Francis St 065 682 8657
Thomas O’Donnell
3, Abbey Street 065 682 9982
Tours
Authentic ireland 065 6844941
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.
henry Golf Tours 065 683 7613
www.henrygolf.com
A niche operator that offers a full
personal service. They put together
a great customised itinerary, suggest
courses to play and arrange
your dream golfing break in Ireland.
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.
Tours run 11:00am every day (except
Tuesday and Sunday) from May to Oct.
Evening tours are available on request.
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
Dine & Wine
Flamenco Spanish Restaurant
Merchants Square 065 682 3812
Flapper’s Restaurant
Tulla 065 683 5711
Gallery Restaurant
Quin 065 682 5789
Brings a new dimension to traditional
Irish cuisine, using the finest seafood
and fresh local produce.
holywell italian Restaurant
8 Merchants Square 065 684 2420
O’Brien Room, Old Ground hotel
O’Connell Street 065 682 8127
Specialises in tastefully presenting the
best Clare produce. Beautiful Olde
Worlde room with soft restful colour
schemes.
Oyster Restaurant
Auburn Lodge Hotel,
Galway Road, Ennis 065 682 1247
The Hotel’s Oyster Restaurant offers an
exceptionally high standard of
traditional and continental dishes
JM’s Bistro, Temple Gate hotel
O’Connell Square 065 682 3300
A fusion of Irish and world cuisine, using
the finest local produce.Winner of AA
Rosette for nine consecutive years.
Peppermill Restaurant
Juliano’s
Quin Road B.Park 065 689 1010
Old Mill Road 065 689 4444
Seasons 52
Michelin-star chef Francesco Lachini
leads a kitchen that prepares authentic
Parnell Street 065 684 8477
traditional Italian recipes. Lunch and
Sicillian Restaurant
Dinner served .
56, Parnell St 065 684 3873
The Lynch West County hotel
partner
Clare Rd, Ennis lo call 1890 66 99 00
Town hall Restaurant
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Café West boasts a great range of
O’Connell Street 065 682 8127
sandwiches, tea’s and coffee. Carvery
An outstanding menu that combines local
served at lunchtime. The Grill Room
ingredients with some Mediterranean
boasts an extensive menu.
influences in a contemporary style.
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Zucchini Restaurant
Cibo
7, High Street 065 686 6566 Opp The Friary 065 684 5176
A first floor restaurant with a relaxing Intimate café and wine bar open for
informal ambience. A varied menu breakfast and lunch. Great salads &
that brings together a range of good, paninis.
well-prepared local seafood and steak
dishes.
Country Kitchen
Asian
Jade Cottage
Roslevan S.C. 065 684 4422
Jasmine Palace
Barrack Street 065 686 8188
Mogul Emperor
29 Lwr Market Street 065 686 6796
Pearl City
Mill Road 065 682 1388
Silver house
16 O’Connell Street 065 682 9491
Thai Palace
Parnell Street 065 689 2820
Tulsi indian Cuisine
Carmody Street 065 684 8060
Café/informal
Café Aroma
Bank Place 087 927 8540
Café vienna
Parnell Street 065 682 3812
Friary Bow
Abbey Street 065 682 9203
Costa Coffee
Abbey St Car Park 065 689 7900
Ennis Gourmet Store
1, Barrack Street 065 684 3314
Gourmet café bar / deli with fine food,
fine wine and great coffee.
Enzo’s
Parnell Street 065 682 3355
Esquires Coffees
31 O’Connell Street 065 679 7810
Food Emporium
Francis Street 065 689 1396
Gerz Place
Barrack Street 085 724 8034
Glór Café
Glór
The Causeway 065 684 5370
Excellent coffee and a good range of
healthy lunches in an airy, arty setting
henry’s Restaurant
Upr Market Street 065 682 4224
JD’s Coffee house
15, Merchant’s Sq 065 684 1630
Serves breakfast, lunch and evening
meals. Take away sandwiches and rolls
to order
Juice Zone
6, High Street 065 686 6866
Mocha
O’Connell Stree 065 689 1326
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numero uno Pizzeria
3, Barrack St 065 684 1740
O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar
Salthouse Lane 065 682 2655
Famous for its “build your own” thick
bread sandwiches and speciality
coffees. Take away available.
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
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
Pub Restaurants
Aylmer’s Restaurant & Bar
Turnpike Rd 065 684 2716
Ballyline Bar & Restaurant
Crusheen 065 682 7549
Brandons
70, O’Connell St 065 682 8133
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
The Loft at Knox’s
18, Abbey Street 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
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
Shanaway 065 684 6600
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.
www.dghotels.com
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
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
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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
Auburn Lodge hotel
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
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.ashfordcourt.ie
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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
[ hF ]: health Farm
The following guest houses/B&Bs
are approved by the Irish Tourist
Board:
Elmdale [ F ]
Barefield 065 682 7151
Four Winds [ T ]
Limerick Road 065 682 9831
Glen Cove [ C ]
Clarecastle 065 682 4561
Gorteen Country house [ C ]
Dangan, Tulla 065 683 5140
hawthorns [ F ]
Darragh, Kilrush Rd 065 683 8221
hazeldene [ C ]
Barefield 065 682 7212
Lakeside Country Lodge [ C ]
Barntick, Clarecastle 065 683 8488
ARAN ISLANDS
46 Adobe B&B [ T ]
21 Fernhill, Galway Rd 065 682 3919
newpark house [ hh ]
Tulla Road 065 682 1233
An authentic 300-year old farmhouse
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Located in a quiet Cul-De-Sac, 5 minutes
in a country setting within easy walking
walk from Ennis Town centre, 100 meters
distance of Ennis. Large homely rooms
off the N18 i.e. the Galway Road. Four
furnished with old family furniture, and a
bedrooms available.
quiet atmosphere.
Ardsollus Farm [ F ]
Ardsollus, Quin 065 682 5601 Ogham house B & B [ T ]
Ardilan house [ C ] 3, Abbey Court,
Galway Road 065 684 3989 Clare Road 065 682 4878
Ashville B & B [ T ] Railway view hse [ T ]
Gort Road 065 682 2305 Tulla Road 065 682 1646
Ashleigh house [ C ] Rooska house [ T ]
Barefield 065 682 7187 Quin 065 682 5661
Brookville house [ T ] Ryehill B & B [ T ]
Limerick Rd 065 682 9802 Tulla Road 065 682 4313
Carbery house [ T ] Sanborn house [ C ]
Kilrush Road 065 682 4046 Kilrush Road 065 682 4959
Carraig Mhuire [ C ] St Anne’s B & B [ T ]
Barefield 065 682 7106 Limerick Road 065 682 8501
Cill Eoin [ ? ] St Patrick’s [ C ]
Kildysart Cross 065 682 7106 Corebeg, Doora 065 684 0122
Cloneen [T]
Stonehaven B & B [ T ]
Clonroad 065 682 9681 Kilrush Road 065 684 1775
Druimin [ T ] Shanlee [ T ]
Golf Links Road 065 682 4183 Lahinch Road 065 684 0270
Eden hill house [ F ] Westbrook house [ T ]
Kilrush Road 065 682 4285 Galway Road 065 684 0173
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare.
KILKEE
CARRIGAHOLT
DOONBEG
KILRUSH
Car Ferry
QUILTY
KERRY
DOOLIN
LISCANNOR
LAHINCH
MILTOWN-MALBAY
SPANISH POINT
KILMIHIL
COORACLARE
BALLYVAUGHAN
FANORE
ENNISTYMON
LISSYCASEY
LISDOONVARNA
KILFENORA
INAGH
KILMALEY
KILDYSART
LABASHEEDA
COROFIN
KINVARA
N18
Ennis
Route From Galway
GALWAY
CRUSHEEN
Route From Limerick & Ennis
From Galway
N18
GORT
FEAKLE
TULLA
CAHER
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GALW
MOUNTSH
SCARRIFF
BODYKE
QUIN
KILKISHEN BROADFOR
CLARECASTLE
KILLA
NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS
O'BRIENSBRIDGE
SIXMILEBRIDGE
Shannon Airport
BUNRATTY
CASTLE
N24
Limerick

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Getting to Ennis
By Air
Shannon Airport is 30 minutes drive
from Ennis. The following cities have
direct flights into Shannon:
DESTinATiOn AIRLInE
Atlanta Delta Airlines
Beauvais Ryanair
Berlin (schonefeld) Ryanair
Birmingham Ryanair
Boston Aer Lingus
Bristol Ryanair
Carcassonne Ryanair
Chicago Ohare Aer Lingus
Dublin Aer Lingus
East Midlands Ryanair
Edinburgh Ryanair
Faro Ryanair
Gerona Ryanair
hawarden Westair
Krakow Ryanair
new york (jfk) Aer Lingus
new york (jfk) Delta Airlines
new york (newark) Continental
Leeds Bradford Ryanair
Liverpool Ryanair
London Gatwick Ryanair
London Luton Ryanair
London Stansted Ryanair
Manchester Ryanair
Milan (bergamo) Ryanair
Murcia/san Javier Ryanair
nantes Ryanair
niederrhein Ryanair
Palma De Mallorca Iberworld
Palma De Mallorca Ryanair
Paris (cdg) Air France
Prestwick Ryanair
Reus Iberworld
Toronto Air Transat
Wroclaw Ryanair
By Rail
Ennis Train Station 065-6840444
Ennis can be reached by rail from
Dublin and Limerick.
www.irishrail.ie
By Bus
Regular buses serve Ennis from
Galway, Limerick, Cork, Dublin and
Shannon Airport
www.buseireann.ie
www.citylink.ie
By Road
From south: n18 from Limerick
From north: n18 from Galway
Distance Chart
To Ennis
from Miles Kilometres
Shannon 13 24
Galway 42 68
Cork 83 134
Dublin 147 237
Limerick 23 37
Rosslare 151 243
Coach hire
Glynns Coaches
Tulla Rd 065 682 8234
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
Showgrounds Road 065 682 4759
Clare Cabs
22, College Park 065 682 8122
Ennis Cabs
1, Upper Market St 065 684 2222
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