Sinead's Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most populat attractions in the west of Ireland and a most visit while in Ireland. We would recomend pre booking your visit online https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Driving time from Lough Atoric: 1 hr 30 mins
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Penhascos de Moher
One of the most populat attractions in the west of Ireland and a most visit while in Ireland. We would recomend pre booking your visit online https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Driving time from Lough Atoric: 1 hr 30 mins
Well worth visitn if interested in irish history. Also a small information center there with lots of local information
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Irish Workhouse Centre
Saint Brigids RoadWell worth visitn if interested in irish history. Also a small information center there with lots of local information
Well worth a visit for anyone who has an interest in gardening and vegetables. Just a 25 min drive from lough atorick. They also have a small cafe and shop where you can buy seeds and interesting books on growing vegetables
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Irish Seed Savers Association
Well worth a visit for anyone who has an interest in gardening and vegetables. Just a 25 min drive from lough atorick. They also have a small cafe and shop where you can buy seeds and interesting books on growing vegetables
A hiberno-Norman tower closely associated with the poet WB Yeats. Guided tour and visitor center open during summer months. A worth while visit just located outside Gort (about 40 mins drive)
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Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower
A hiberno-Norman tower closely associated with the poet WB Yeats. Guided tour and visitor center open during summer months. A worth while visit just located outside Gort (about 40 mins drive)
The three lake tour - Take a driving tour from Lough Atorick through the Slieve Aughty's down to Lough Graney and over to Lough Derg and the towns of Scarrif and Mountshannon then returning via our local village of Woodford to stop off for a well deserved pint or diner in Walsh's or an ice cream in the picnic spot at the Bay.
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Slieve Aughty
The three lake tour - Take a driving tour from Lough Atorick through the Slieve Aughty's down to Lough Graney and over to Lough Derg and the towns of Scarrif and Mountshannon then returning via our local village of Woodford to stop off for a well deserved pint or diner in Walsh's or an ice cream in the picnic spot at the Bay.
A beautiful and vibrant small city with cobbled streets, a lively atmosphere and an abundance of shops and restaurants to explore. Approx 1 hour drive
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Galway
A beautiful and vibrant small city with cobbled streets, a lively atmosphere and an abundance of shops and restaurants to explore. Approx 1 hour drive
Lots of scenic walks through Portumna Forest Park. Great place for a picnic or enjoy a coffee during the summer months from the Coffe Van located in the car park
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Portumna Forest Park
6 St Joseph's RdLots of scenic walks through Portumna Forest Park. Great place for a picnic or enjoy a coffee during the summer months from the Coffe Van located in the car park
Part of the East Clare Way is just a short drive from Lough Atorick. For Tips and routes please ask Sinead or Bernhard
East Clare Way
Part of the East Clare Way is just a short drive from Lough Atorick. For Tips and routes please ask Sinead or Bernhard
Food Scene
Local bar and restaurant serving hearty food and also offer take away. Very cosy with friendly staff
Walsh's Bar
Main StreetLocal bar and restaurant serving hearty food and also offer take away. Very cosy with friendly staff
The best Cafe to visit while discovering portumna. Great cakes and sandwiches and lovely staff.
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Cafe rose
Clonfert AvenueThe best Cafe to visit while discovering portumna. Great cakes and sandwiches and lovely staff.
Woodford is our local village with a small convenience store and Walsh's bar/restaurant. The village also boasts a lovely bay area with picnic tables and some lovely forest walks nearby
Woodford
Woodford is our local village with a small convenience store and Walsh's bar/restaurant. The village also boasts a lovely bay area with picnic tables and some lovely forest walks nearby
local and organic cuisine just a short 20 min drive from lough atorick. Located in a beautiful setting with lovely walks nearby
The Three Towers Eco House & Organic Kitchen at Slieve Aughty Centre
local and organic cuisine just a short 20 min drive from lough atorick. Located in a beautiful setting with lovely walks nearby
Not only does the Woodford Nurseries have lots of fab flowers, plants etc but it is also home to the brand new Willow Cafe where you can enjoy a delicious Coffee, Tea and home made delights. Covered outdoor seating area make it a perfect stop of for a treat.
Woodford Nurseries
Not only does the Woodford Nurseries have lots of fab flowers, plants etc but it is also home to the brand new Willow Cafe where you can enjoy a delicious Coffee, Tea and home made delights. Covered outdoor seating area make it a perfect stop of for a treat.
Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese is a unique, premium Irish farmhouse cheese produced directly on our farm in Co. Galway. Our unique award-winning cheese is inspired from the Swiss alps. Produced on their family dairy farrm, they also have a market store open at the weekends with lots of local produces, their own cheese, butter and fresh milk. The also have freshly baked treats and delisious barista coffe.
Kylemore House
Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese is a unique, premium Irish farmhouse cheese produced directly on our farm in Co. Galway. Our unique award-winning cheese is inspired from the Swiss alps. Produced on their family dairy farrm, they also have a market store open at the weekends with lots of local produces, their own cheese, butter and fresh milk. The also have freshly baked treats and delisious barista coffe.
families
Woodford Playground
Barrack LaneThe Castle and gardens are well worth a visit. Lovely walks through the park and a great playground for families.
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Birr
The Castle and gardens are well worth a visit. Lovely walks through the park and a great playground for families.
One of my favourite day trips. While entrance is a little on the expensive it's a fantastic day out and a great insight into traditional Irish life in bygone days. Approx. 1 hr drive
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Castelo de Bunratty e Parque Folclórico
One of my favourite day trips. While entrance is a little on the expensive it's a fantastic day out and a great insight into traditional Irish life in bygone days. Approx. 1 hr drive
Turoe Pet Farm
Away with the fairies. Fairy Garden