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places you’ll Discover — All in One Journey
County Clare and the Mid-West of Ireland offer a rich mix of history, scenery, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Every tour with Eoghan is individually tailored, combining a selection of the highlights outlined below based on your interests, preferred pace, and the type of experience you are looking for.
Half-day and full-day private tours are available, with pricing outlined clearly up front. Each tour can include a combination of attractions, walks, activities, and hidden gems off the beaten tourist trail, all carefully planned and agreed in advance with Eoghan to create a personalised itinerary that suits you best.
Kilkee Cliffs
The Kilkee Cliffs and the Loop Head Peninsula offer a wild, uncrowded alternative to busier coastal spots, showcasing Ireland's raw Atlantic beauty at its absolute finest.
Here are five reasons to visit this spectacular peninsula:
Dramatic Cliffs: The Kilkee Cliffs feature stunning natural bridges, deep sea-geysers, and thrilling coastal walking trails without any of the tourist crowds.
Iconic Lighthouse: You can climb to the top of the historic Loop Head Lighthouse for panoramic views where the Shannon Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Dolphin watching: The surrounding waters are home to Ireland's largest resident pod of bottlenose dolphins, making it a prime spot for wildlife boat tours.
Scenic Drive: The Loop Head Drive is an official hidden gem of the Wild Atlantic Way, offering miles of dramatic coastal roads and striking aquatic views.
Aquatic Activities: The protected Pollock Holes in Kilkee offer crystal-clear rock pools that are perfect for safe, unique wild swimming and snorkelling.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Cliffs of Moher
Towering 700 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs of Moher offer an unforgettable experience of Ireland’s rugged and untamed western coastline.
Here are five reasons to visit this iconic destination:
Unmatched Scenery: You will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views stretching all the way to the windswept Aran Islands and the Twelve Bens mountain range on a clear day.
Rich Wildlife: The towering ledges serve as a vital sanctuary for over 30,000 seabirds, including the charming Atlantic Puffins that nest here during the spring and summer.
Geological Wonder: Spanning 14 kilometers, these rugged cliffs showcase over 300 million years of natural history and dramatic rock formations.
Cinematic Legacy: As a crown jewel of the Wild Atlantic Way, the cliffs have provided the backdrop for legendary movies like The Princess Bride and Harry Potter.
Visitor Experience: You can safely explore coastal walking trails and visit the eco-friendly underground visitor center to immerse yourself in local geology, folklore, and conservation.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
The Bunratty Castle & Folk Park offers an immersive journey into Irish history, featuring a remarkably restored 15th-century fortress and an interactive open-air museum.
Here are five reasons to visit this historic attraction:
Medieval Fortress: You can explore Ireland's most complete and authentically restored medieval castle, wandering through grand halls filled with 14th-to-17th-century furnishings and tapestries.
Living History: The 26-acre Folk Park accurately recreates 19th-century Irish life, featuring fully reconstructed farmhouses, a school, and a doctor's house staffed by costumed animators.
Vibrant Village: You can stroll down a charming, reconstructed village street complete with an operating pub, post office, and traditional print shop.
Acclaimed Banquets: The castle hosts world-famous nightly medieval banquets where you can enjoy traditional Irish music, storytelling, and a four-course feast fit for a lord.
Walled Gardens: The beautifully restored Regency-period walled garden showcases heritage plants, historic fruit trees, and scenic walking trails.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
DOOLIN
Doolin Village and the nearby Doolin Cave offer the perfect combination of world-class subterranean wonders and Ireland’s most vibrant traditional music scene.
Here are five reasons to visit this unforgettable coastal destination:
The Great Stalactite: Doolin Cave is home to a breathtaking 7.3-meter (23-foot) limestone formation, officially recognized as the longest free-hanging stalactite in Europe.
Traditional Music Capital: Doolin Village is internationally famous as the traditional music heart of Ireland, featuring legendary nightly music sessions in iconic pubs like Gus O'Connor’s and McDermott’s.
Cliffs of Moher Trail: The village serves as the ideal starting point for the spectacular Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk, leading you straight along the clifftops to the famous visitor centre.
Aran Islands Gateway: You can step onto a passenger ferry directly from Doolin Pier for a quick, scenic boat trip across the Atlantic to the rugged Aran Islands or for a cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher.
Eco-Trail and Farmland: Above the cave, a beautiful 1-kilometer eco-farm trail lets you stroll past rare breeds of farm animals, ancient woodlands, and wild Burren flora.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The Burren
The Burren is a mesmerizing, otherworldly landscape in County Clare that offers an unforgettable blend of natural wonders and deep-rooted Irish history.
Here are five reasons to visit this unique region:
Lunar Landscape: You can walk across a vast, striking expanse of glaciated limestone pavements that look exactly like the surface of the moon.
Botanical Marvels: The rocky crevices shelter an extraordinary ecosystem where Arctic, Alpine, and Mediterranean wildflowers grow side-by-side every spring.
Ancient History: The region is packed with archaeological treasures, including the famous 5,000-year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen portal tomb.
Subterranean Caves: You can journey underground at Aillwee Cave to view dramatic stalactites, roaring waterfalls, and ancient bear hibernation pits.
Local Flavors: The Burren Food Trail lets you sample exceptional artisanal treats, from award-winning smoked salmon to locally crafted farm cheeses
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Mooghaun Bronze Age Hillfort
Mooghaun Bronze Age Hillfort near Newmarket-on-Fergus is a hidden gem in County Clare that allows you to step directly into Ireland’s deepest prehistoric past.
Here are five reasons to visit this fascinating historical site:
Prehistoric Scale: You can explore what is widely recognized as the largest Late Bronze Age hillfort in Ireland, which was built around 950 BC.
Concentric Ramparts: The hill is completely ringed by three massive, concentric stone walls that showcase the incredible ancient engineering of a powerful tribal stronghold.
Legendary Gold Hoard: The site is famously connected to the "Great Clare Find" of 1854, where railway workers unearthed the largest and most spectacular hoard of prehistoric gold jewellery ever found in Western Europe.
Scenic Woodland Trails: Well-maintained gravel walking tracks guide you through quiet, dense forests where you can spot native Irish wildlife like red squirrels and deer.
Panoramas and Castles: Climbing to the summit rewards you with sprawling, elevated views of the Shannon and Fergus estuaries, along with views of the nearby 15th-century Mooghaun Castle ruins
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Craggaunowen
Craggaunowen is an award-winning living history museum that vividly brings Celtic Ireland and the Dark Ages to life through authentic open-air reconstructions.
Here are five reasons to visit this fascinating heritage site:
Island Living: You can walk across a wooden causeway to explore a reconstructed Crannog, an ancient artificial island fortress used by Celtic families for safety.
Ringfort Defense: The site features a replica Ringfort, allowing you to step inside traditional wattle-and-daub homesteads to see how ordinary ancient farmers lived.
The Brendan Boat: You can view the actual leather-hulled boat built by explorer Tim Severin, who successfully sailed it across the Atlantic to prove a 6th-century Irish monk could have discovered America first.
Medieval Castle: The grounds feature a beautifully restored 16th-century tower house where you can climb the spiral stone stairs for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Living History: Costumed interpreters bring the past to life by demonstrating ancient crafts, traditional cooking, and survival skills used thousands of years ago.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations offers a perfect blend of rich Irish archaeology and vibrant, living farming traditions right in the heart of the Burren.
Here are five reasons to visit this unique family-run attraction:
Masterful Herding Trials: You can watch highly trained Border Collies show off incredible speed, agility, and intelligence as they herd sheep using complex whistle commands.
Animal Interactions: Visitors of all ages get the heartwarming chance to cuddle the affectionate farm collies and hold baby lambs after the demonstration ends.
Impeccable Ringfort: You can explore a beautifully preserved, 1,000-year-old stone ringfort that served as a defensive medieval stronghold for a wealthy Celtic family.
Active Archaeology: As the only scientifically excavated fort in the area, active summer digs frequently uncover fascinating historical treasures like ancient board games and jewellery.
Immersive Visitor Centre: You can watch a captivating audio-visual presentation that illustrates daily fort life and explains the unique geology of the surrounding Burren landscape.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Dolphin watching on the River Shannon
Dolphin watching on the River Shannon offers a rare chance to see wild marine life up close in one of Europe’s premier wildlife sanctuaries.
Here are five reasons why a tourist should book a boat tour:
Europe's Largest Resident Pod: The outer Shannon Estuary is home to a genetically unique, permanent population of roughly 140 to 200 bottlenose dolphins.
Incredible Sighting Success: Because the dolphins are year-round residents, local tour operators like Dolphin Discovery Kilrush and DolphinwatchCarrigaholt boast an exceptional sighting success rate of over 98%.
Playful Newborn Calves: If you visit between May and August, you can frequently spot mothers nursing and swimming alongside highly energetic, newborn calves.
Rich Marine Ecosystem: Aside from the dolphins, a single eco-tour often rewards you with sightings of wild grey seals, diving gannets, nesting peregrine falcons, and historic coastal lighthouses.
Interactive Research Experiences: Many tours are conducted alongside marine biologists from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), allowing you to listen to live hydrophone underwater dolphin clicks and whistles.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Lough Avalla Farm Loop
The Lough Avalla Farm Loop is a magical, hidden trail in the Burren that offers a deeply spiritual and sensory journey through a working traditional Irish farm.
Here are five reasons to hike this unique path:
Sacred Celtic Woods: You can wander through enchanting, moss-draped hazel and ash forests that look like a fairytale backdrop come to life.
Sacred Holy Well: The trail leads you to a peaceful, ancient holy well adorned with colourful "clootie" rag offerings and a rustic chalice for drinking the pure spring water.
Working Burren Farm: You will share the path with gentle, native cattle and mountain goats while exploring how local farmers keep ancient farming practices alive today.
Organic Farm Treats: Near the end of the loop, the generous farm owners set up an unattended honesty-box table where you can enjoy homemade tea, coffee, and fresh baked cakes.
Striking Limestone Panoramas: Reaching the higher ridges rewards you with breathtaking, elevated views of Mullaghmore and the shimmering waters of Lough Avalla below.
Tour Pricing
Half-day Tour: €300 for 2 people, plus €30 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
Full-day Tour: €450 for 2 people, plus €50 per additional person (maximum 7 people)
(Please note that attraction admission fees are not included in the tour price)
Bookings
A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
GOLF SPECIALIST
Golf on the Wild Atlantic Way
LAHINCH · DOONBEG · SPANISH POINT · KILKEE
Co. Clare is home to some of Ireland's finest and most dramatic links courses — where the Atlantic wind is as much a part of the game as the clubs in your bag. As an avid golfer and experienced caddy himself, Eoghan is ideally placed to help you get the most from your golf holiday, whether you're a seasoned player or simply want to tick a bucket-list course off your list.
Eoghan can arrange tee times, caddy, advise on course strategy, and combine your golf days with sightseeing stops to make the most of every day in Clare.
READY TO START?
Every trip is different. Tell Eoghan what excites you and he'll craft a day-by-day plan combining the destinations, walks, and experiences that suit you best — including hidden gems that never appear on any tourist map.