Kilrush Heritage Town
| County: | Co. Clare |
| Fax: | 065-905 2821 |
| Email: | kilrush@clarecoco.ie |
Kilrush (Cill Ruis) is the primary business town for the West Clare peninsula. Its designation as a Heritage Town is in recognition of its legacy as a landlord estate town with a rich maritime and market tradition.
Kilrush is situated on the mouth of the River Shannon, at the heart of one of Ireland’s special interest marine tourism areas and surrounded by an unforgettable seascape featuring the islands of Scattery and Hogg.
Kilrush is the perfect destination for the specialist and general visitor alike, offering a treasure chest of activities including dolphin watching on the Shannon estuary, water based activities from Kilrush Marina, dol-fun and information on whales and dolphins at the Shannon Dolphin & Wildlife centre, the ecclesiastical history of Ireland encapsulated on Scattery Island, golfing at the “friendliest golf course in Ireland”, an abundance of festivals and the restored Vandeleur Walled Garden offering an oasis of tender and tropical plants.
General Information
| Address: | Kilrush Tourist Office (Seasonal Office), Kilrush, Co. Clare |
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| Fax: | 065-905 2821 |
| Email: | kilrush@clarecoco.ie |
| Website: | http://www.kilrush.ie |
| Location: | Kilrush Town Centre |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | June to September: Mon-Sat: 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-18.00 / Sun: 10.00-14.00 |
| Booking Contact: | kilrush@clarecoco.ie |
| Town Amenities: | Angling: Deep sea and river angling on the Shannon Estuary & Atlantic waters from Kilrush Marina Beach: The seaside resort of Kilkee is 13km away, swimming from Cappa Pier Bird Watching: On the nearby Loop Peninsula the specialist visitor can watch the migratory seabirds Cycling: Yes Gardens: The Vandeleur Walled Garden has been redesigned for the 21st Century and is now an oasis of tender and tropical plants. Part of the heritage display ‘Kilrush in Landlord Times’ is also on display. Open all year Golf: Kilrush Golf Course (18 hole), described as the ‘friendliest golf course in Ireland’ Championship links courses of Lahinch and Doonbeg are a short drive away Guided Tours: Available at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and on Scattery Island Horse Riding: Several riding centres in the West-Clare area Other Attractions: The island of Scattery can be reached by boat trips from Kilrush Marina during the summer season (small visitor centre on the island). A variety of water activities available at Kilrush Creek Adventure Centre. Re-live the Percy French experience at the West Clare Railway, 5 minutes drive from Kilrush Dolphin Watching: Two hour boat trips depart from Kilrush Marina (Apr-Oct) Walking: Kilrush Woods, Killimer Road, Kilrush Swimming: Kilkee Seaworld, just a ten minute drive away |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
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