The Burren

The Burren is a parking area in County Clare, Munster. The Burren is situated nearby to the locality Poulsallagh, as well as near the town Lisdoonvarna.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Doolin Cave and Ballinalacken Castle.

Doolin Cave

Cave

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Doolin Cave is a limestone cave near Doolin in County Clare, Ireland, on the western edge of The Burren. The name is the anglicised version of the Irish name Poll an Eidhneáin, which is said to translate into "Ivy Cliff Cave". Doolin Cave is situated 3½ km south of The Burren.

Ballinalacken Castle

Ruins

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Ballinalacken Castle is a two-stage tower house located in Killilagh parish of County Clare, Ireland. It is of uncertain date but most likely was built in the 15th or early 16th century. Ballinalacken Castle is situated 3 km southeast of The Burren.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Poulsallagh and Doolin.

Poulsallagh

Locality

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Poulsallagh is a locality.

Doolin

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Doolin is a small community in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, with a population of about 300. The main attraction is the Cliffs of Moher, and it's also an access point for reaching the Aran Islands and The Burren.