Trip Ideas

All aboard! What better way to spend a day in Doolin, than on a day trip to the Aran Islands. Okay, maybe a boat trip AND a cruise to the Cliffs of Moher would top that…

Travel with Doolin’s original ferry company (EST. 1970) to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. Join Bill O’Brien and family and travel in comfort on a journey to Ireland’s traditional past. Escape to any of the three Aran Islands; Inis Mor, Inis Meain, Inis Oirr.

Doolin is situated within the The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.
Rich in heritage and culture, this area received the highly valuable UNESCO Global Geopark designation in March 2016.

A magical landscape that seems to change from craggy cliff to soft folds of green in a heartbeat. A landscape dotted with picture-post card cottages, villages and towns where the secrets of Irish life are unlocked as the music begins.

A suggestion on how to spend 5 days packed with adventures in Doolin!

Set against the iconic backgrounds of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren there are a number of nearby retreats, classes & workshops for your holistic pleasure.

Doolin is a family friendly village with many options in terms of accommodation and dining.

The Burren, known as the fertile rock, due to its temperate climate, which means that the limestone retains its warmth during the winter. Cattle and Lamb are moved to the mountains during this time and can graze amongst the limestone.

The rich tradition of music, art, history, heritage and culture all weave together and create a special atmosphere in Doolin.

An example of the community’s dedication to preserving their rich heritage is Killilagh Church.

Doolin (Dúlainn in irish) probably derives from the Gaelic phrase dubh linn, which means the dark pool.

The most famous and readily identifiable feature of the Burren is the ‘limestone pavement’, areas of grey flat rock broken up by crevices, called grykes by geologists, and a good example of these can be seen along the shore to the south and north of Doolin Pier.

Just off the coast of County Clare lie three rocky limestone outcrops that make up the Aran Islands.

Doolin is a natural place for adventure seekers.
From cruises to sea kayaking to cave climbing, there is something to suit everybody’s comfort level!

The Doolin Tourism has organised three comprehensive breaks that cater for most types of visitors, A General Visit, The Family Getaway and a Walkers & Hikers Guide to Doolin and North Clare as reference points for your holiday.

There is so much to do in Doolin!

Phillip Morrison runs his own art gallery in the seaside town of Lahinch, County Clare and for a number of years also had a gallery in Doolin.