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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Tourists Can Enjoy The Sights and Sounds of County Clare

By Maureen A. Prendergast


In days gone by, tradition had it that for one full moon after a pair got married, they'd drink mead, as legend connected it with increased fertility. Here's where the custom that is today referred to as a honeymoon began. Bunratty Winery is located beside the iconic Bunratty Castle, which dates back to the 1400s. The Winery makes Bunratty Mead, a wine which goes back to the time of the ancient Celts. It is made employing a traditional local process. Bunratty is simply a 15 minute drive from Shannon Airport, making it an ideal trip for tourists.

Ballyvaughan Farmers Market was established in 2004, when local inhabitants voiced a desire for locally sourced whole foods. Since that time it has expanded and developed. Nowadays , folks come from all over each weekend to explore what is for sale at the stalls between 10am and 2pm. On top of the quality, fresh ingredients and dishes served here, visitors notice something that they never would in an average convenience store or supermarket - a fizzy ambience where people stand around speaking to each other and experience the vibe of a legitimate market.

Ballyvoe Garden may, on first sight, seem quite straightforward to explore. Nevertheless as you go deeper in the grounds, you will find secret trails. On further investigation, these are found to lead you to other areas where you would be forgiven for thinking you have got the garden to oneself. The great majority of the plants on view here can be bought in the on site nursery. This is quite a shrewd idea, as it allows possible purchasers to see what the potted plants they're purchasing now could finish up being in a few years' time, given some tender love and care. It also gives one a quite sure indicator of what can withstand the challenging Doolin climate - if it grows here, it's pretty reasonable to say it'll grow in your own garden!

The important Ballinalacken Castle is good for a romantic getaway, as it oozes peace and tranquillity. There's nothing better than a turf fire to make you curl up close to your much loved one while gazing out at the Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands in the distance. From the second that you step inside the door you will feel at home, as the resident chef ( who has won a bunch of awards ) will extend an invite for you to sample his gastronome dishes. With so much in favour of this hotel, it's no surprise that many travel writers have given it high praise.

Clare Abbey dates from the 1300s and was the first Augustinian community to be established in Clare. Though more Augustinian houses were subsequently built, it stayed the most significant and biggest in the county. It looks out over the River Fergus and is a fascinating building to explore. The Abbey has an interesting past, which visitors can read about on the posters situated round the grounds. The area around the Abbey is wheelchair accessible, and complimentary parking is available. It stayed a working monastery right up to the 1600s, and today a few sections still exist.




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