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DOLPHIN WATCHING
The Shannon estuary is home to a school of around 120 bottle-nosed dolphins, and regular trips are run from the Marina. It is estimated that the visitor has a 90% chance of successful sightings.
Web: www.shannondolphins.ie
WEST CLARE RAILWAY
The West Clare Railway was a narrow-gauge line, which linked Ennis to Kilrush and Kilkee. It was for many years the 'lifeline' of the county, but closed in January 1961. A short section of line has been re-laid at Moyasta, 3 miles from Kilrush on the Kilkee road, and railcar trips are run during the peak summer months.
Web: http://clared.ennis.ie/WCR/
KILRUSH CREEK ADVENTURE CENTRE
A modern, multi-activity centre which offers sailing lessons, canoeing, windsurfing tuition and other activities.
Full accommodation can be arranged in the Lodge, which forms part of the same building.
HERITAGE EXHIBITION
The Town Hall still functions as the administrative centre of the town. There is an interesting exhibition on the first floor, which highlights the Famine years, and the evictions which followed.
Web: www.westclare.com
AGRICULTURAL ZOO
Fortfield Farm is about 4 miles from town, off the Killimer road, this charming centre is a must for the younger children. Llama, deer, goats, wallabies and even pot-bellied pigs can be seen.
SCATTERY ISLAND VISITOR CENTRE
Situated on Merchants Quay, opposite the Marina buildings, this well-presented centre gives an interesting insight into the history and development of the Island which, despite being uninhabited now, remains one of the 'jewels in the crown' of the religious and cultural history of not only this part of the country, but of the whole of Ireland.
SHANNON ANGLING
Once a thriving commercial fishing town, Kilrush now enjoys the enviable reputation of one of the best Angling centres in Ireland. Fishing on the lower Shannon gives the keen and novice angler the opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish including Pollack, Conger Eel, Thornback Ray, Bullhuss, Tope, blue shark, Dogfish, Rockling and many more. Due to the sheltered nature of the Shannon, fishing proceeds undisurbed even in blustery weather. Accommodation with full board available.
For further information contact: Martin Brennan Tel:+353 65 9052031
KILRUSH GOLF CLUB
A challenging, 18 hole course which has been described as 'the friendliest club in Ireland'.
Web: www.westclare.com
KILRUSH WOOD
Less than a mile from the centre of town, the 420 acre Kilrush wood, was once the home of the Vandeleur family. It offers very pleasant walks, a picnic area and the Walled Garden is one of the Great Gardens of Ireland. It has been the subject of a major restoration project. This attractive site is due to open this year.
HERITAGE WALK
Marked by explanatory plaques throughout the town, brochures are available at the Town hall and the Tourist Office in the square.
CARRIG DONN PITCH 'N' PUTT
An 18-hole pitch and putt course, and a crazy golf layout, situated just on the edge of town, on the main Ennis road.
THE KILRUSH MARINA
The Kilrush Marina is the most complete Maritime Centre on Ireland's West coast.
It now consists of:
- New Marina Centre Building
- New facilities - including a visitor reception area.
- Large lounge and viewing areas, ladies and gents changing rooms, etc.
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One hundred and twenty pontoon berths with access at ALL stages of the tide.
- Scattery Island and Shannon Estuary (Dolphin Watch) Boat trips.
- Deep Sea River - Angling and Diving (Rods and diving equipment available for hire).
- Modern Sail Training Activity Centre with low cost budget holiday accommodation.
- Modern boat yard with full repair and service facilities.
Further information and reservations can be made by contacting John or Anne at:
Kilrush Creek Marina, Kilrush, County Clare
Tel:+353 65 9052072 Fax:+353 65 9051692
Email: lyncha@shannon-dev.ie
Web:
www.kilrushcreekmarina.ie
SCATTERY ISLAND (INIS CATHAIGH)
Situated about 2miles from Kilrush, in the Shannon Estuary, Scattery Island is one of Ireland's most significant Heritage Sites. St.Senan founded one of the earliest Christian settlements in the British Isles there, a monastic settlement in the early 6th century.
Since then, the place is steeped in history, having seen invasions by Vikings, Danes, Normans and Cromwellians. It was even mentioned in dispatches in connection with the Spanish Armada of 1588. An artillery battery was constructed during the Napoleonic wars.
It boasts one of the tallest Round Towers at a height of 120ft, and the remains of seven churches can be seen on the Island.
It was inhabited until 1979, when the last residents came ashore.
Since the construction of a new pier, which was opened in 1999, it is easily possible to visit the Island, and regular trips are operated from Kilrush Creek Marina throughout the summer.
In addition, there is a Visitor Centre, situated at the rear of the Marina, where the history student will find answers to many of his or her questions.
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