About Ennistimon
Inis Díomáin –river meadow. Ennistimon lies in the southern extremity of the Burren, and has a long history as a market town for the surrounding Burren community. It is a lively and bustling town, with the majority of the businesses still family-owned and run.
Many of the shops retain their traditional shopfronts and doors. The narrow street near the bridge over the Cullenagh River is the oldest part of the town. A little below the bridge, the river rushes over an extensive ridge of rocks resulting in the beautiful cascades. For more information visit http://www.irelandmidwest.com/clare/towns/Ennistymon.html
The River Inagh, which has some small rapids known as "the Falls" (hence the famous Falls Hotel), runs through the town, behind the main street. A bridge across the river leads to nearby Lahinch, on the N67 road. The town is connected to Ennis by the N85 (which is actually the main street through the town).
The 'An Gorta Mór' Memorial was erected a mile outside Ennistymon on the road to Lahinch to commemorate the memory of the victims of the great potato crop failures/famine of 1845 to 1850 known as the Great Hunger (An Gorta Mór). It was dedicated on August 20 1995 – the 150th anniversary of that tragedy. Located across from Ennistymon Hospital, itself built on the grounds of the local workhouse, it was erected by a combined effort of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Board of Erin and Board of America and the Clare County Council.
The FallsThe monument was designed by an artist from Co Kerry and depicts an account found in the Minutes of the Meetings of the Boards of Guardians for Ennistymon Union held in the County Archives. [1] The account centered on a note that was pinned to the torn shirt of a barefoot orphan boy who was left at the workhouse door on the freezing cold morning of February 25, 1848. The note read:
"Gentlemen, There is a little boy named Michael Rice of Lahinch aged about 4 years. He is an orphan, his father having died last year and his mother has expired on last Wednesday night, who is now about to be buried without a coffin!! Unless ye make some provision for such. The child in question is now at the Workhouse Gate expecting to be admitted, if not it will starve. -- Rob S. Constable''
One side of the memorial depicts a child standing before the workhouse door, while across from that is the head of an anguished mother and two hands clenched in frustration or anger above the sorrowful text of the pleading note. If you are fortunate enough to visit the memorial, breathe a prayer for the unnamed souls that it commemorates.
Clare Accessible Transport
Burren Connect Project are working with Clare Accessible Transport to provide environmentally sustainable public transport options for people living in and visiting the Burren.
Please visit www.catconnects.ie to access public transport timetables and other information.
Willie Daly Horse Riding
Description
A riding holiday of a lifetime - in the heart of CULTURE, FOLKLORE and TRADITION. You will be riding class horses; Irish hunters and Connemaras of gentle emperaments and classic beauty. Your accommodation is a 16th century beautifully restored house. Bed and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are part of the package.
Falls Hotel Spa and Leisure Centre
Description
The hotel has 140 bedrooms, 9 duplex apartments, a 12 treatment room spa, a large leisure facility, 2 restaurants the Dylan Thomas bar and banqueting/ conferencing facilities for up to 350 people.
Riches of Clare 2010 Free Lunchtime Gig
Description
Free Lunchtime gig, from 1pm until 2pm, in the Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery. Musicians include Liam Joyce, Carmel O Dea, Treasa O Dea & JohnJo Kelly
Teach Mor Bistro
Description
A Full Carvery Menu is served daily from 12.30 - 2.30pm and 4pm Sundays. A Full Bar Menu is also available daily until 9pm. Our Chef prides himself in using local produce where possible and having a good variety on his menus. All Tastes and Budgets are catered for.
Byrnes Restaurant
Description
Byrne's Ennistymon Restaurant is located in an old building which has been sympathetically renovated and restored to provide a modern restaurant overlooking the river and main street. The elegant restaurant offers excellent cuisine and is spacious and stylish with an informal ambience. Here you can enjoy good contemporary Irish cuisine that consists of seafood and local produce. The restaurant is open daily from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, early booking is advisable.
An Teach Bia
Franco Fast Food
Alomas Tasty Treats
Pitstop Pizzeria
Station House
Description
Spacious family home, hospitality tray, hairdryer, telephone, TV in all bedrooms.
Falls Hotel
Description
The hotel has 140 bedrooms, 9 duplex apartments, a 12 treatment room spa, a large leisure facility, 2 restaurants the Dylan Thomas bar and banqueting/ conferencing facilities for up to 350 people.
GROVEMOUNT HOUSE
Description
Grovemount House is a family run guesthouse located on the periphery of Ennistymon village. Ideal base for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and there is a golf course and sandy beach nearby. Grovemount is also near horse-riding, fishing and traditional music playing pubs.
Hillbrook Farm
Description
Hillbrook Farm is a family run farm where a warm hospitality awaits you. Ideal base for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher,Doolin, Lahinch and Bunratty. There are a good source of pubs, restaurants, golfing facilities, pitch & putt, pony trekking and a beach nearby.
Pairc an Fhia
Description
Family Home in quiet location, beautiful views. 1 minute from town, Ideal touring base for North, West Clare. TV/Tea/ Coffee, Private parking. Highly reccommended. 1 double, 1 twin, 1 family all en-suite 32/35 euros per night.
Sunset B&B
Description
Sunset B&B is a family home with a panoramic view of Ennistymon. Ideal base for touring the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Ennistymon is a old market town with old shop fronts and is perfect for a short exploration trip.
