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Planning what to see and do is something that you’ve probably pencilled in well in advance of your arrival in Ireland. However you need to make allowances to change plans and the possibility of wanting to stay for a bit longer in an area than originally considered.
We would be delighted to help you with your itinerary by suggesting routes, places of interest, timetables etc.
Here’s an example of an itinerary involving a 2 night stay at Willowbrook.The first days tour is illustrated on the right.
Day1 / Night 1: The Burren and The Cliffs of Moher.
From Willowbrook head North on the N. 52 for Galway. Pass through the towns of Borrisokane, Portumna and continue to Loughrea on the N.6. Continue to Craughwell where you make a LEFT turn as you enter the town and follow the R.347 to Kinvara, Co.Clare. you will see Dungaire Castle on this section of your route. Continue to the Burren and the Aillwee Cave System. You will have an opportunity to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen in this area. You can continue on the coast road to Doolin and continue South to Cliffs of Moher. You can make your way home via the N.85 to Ennis and the R.352 and R.463 to Killaloe. Dinner can be included on your way home at Larkins' Pub Restaurant, Garrykennedy, Portroe.
This suggestion will be a full day of sight seeing with a stop for lunch along the way.
Day 2 / Night 2 Portumna Forest Park and Lough Derg.
From Willowbrook, set out along the N.52 North through Borrisokane and straight on to Portumna. Continue Approx. 2KM outside of Portumna on the R.35. Portumna Forest Park is on the LEFT. The park consists of 4 Walking / Hiking Trails of various degrees of difficulty depending on the individual's level of fitness. These trails are also suitable for mountain bikes. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours to unwind and also stretch your legs. You can also take the opportunity to visit the 17th century Portumna Castle and Gardens, which is located adjacent to the forest park.
After your visit, turn Left again on the R.35 heading SouthWest along the Western edge of Lough Derg. Visit the lakeside villages of Mountshannon, Scarriff and Tuamgraney. You will shortly arrive at the heritage town of Killaloe and Ballina at the southernmost tip of Lough Derg. Crossing the river Shannon heading East you leave County Clare and arrive back in County Tipperary. Follow the R.494 back towards Nenagh. 10 Kilometers North of Ballina you will arrive in Portroe where you can turn Left and take the short drive to the lakeside vilage of GarryKennedy where lunch / dinner can be had at Larkins Pub and Restaurant. Willowbrook is 10 Km North of Garrykennedy.
Planning what to see and do is something that you’ve probably pencilled in well in advance of your arrival in Ireland. However you need to make allowances to change plans and the possibility of wanting to stay for a bit longer in an area than originally considered.
We would be delighted to help you with your itinerary by suggesting routes, places of interest, timetables etc.
Here’s an example of an itinerary involving a 2 night stay at Willowbrook.The first days tour is illustrated on the right.
Day1 / Night 1: The Burren and The Cliffs of Moher.
From Willowbrook head North on the N. 52 for Galway. Pass through the towns of Borrisokane, Portumna and continue to Loughrea on the N.6. Continue to Craughwell where you make a LEFT turn as you enter the town and follow the R.347 to Kinvara, Co.Clare. you will see Dungaire Castle on this section of your route. Continue to the Burren and the Aillwee Cave System. You will have an opportunity to see the Poulnabrone Dolmen in this area. You can continue on the coast road to Doolin and continue South to Cliffs of Moher. You can make your way home via the N.85 to Ennis and the R.352 and R.463 to Killaloe. Dinner can be included on your way home at Larkins' Pub Restaurant, Garrykennedy, Portroe.
This suggestion will be a full day of sight seeing with a stop for lunch along the way.
Day 2 / Night 2 Portumna Forest Park and Lough Derg.
From Willowbrook, set out along the N.52 North through Borrisokane and straight on to Portumna. Continue Approx. 2KM outside of Portumna on the R.35. Portumna Forest Park is on the LEFT. The park consists of 4 Walking / Hiking Trails of various degrees of difficulty depending on the individual's level of fitness. These trails are also suitable for mountain bikes. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours to unwind and also stretch your legs. You can also take the opportunity to visit the 17th century Portumna Castle and Gardens, which is located adjacent to the forest park.
After your visit, turn Left again on the R.35 heading SouthWest along the Western edge of Lough Derg. Visit the lakeside villages of Mountshannon, Scarriff and Tuamgraney. You will shortly arrive at the heritage town of Killaloe and Ballina at the southernmost tip of Lough Derg. Crossing the river Shannon heading East you leave County Clare and arrive back in County Tipperary. Follow the R.494 back towards Nenagh. 10 Kilometers North of Ballina you will arrive in Portroe where you can turn Left and take the short drive to the lakeside vilage of GarryKennedy where lunch / dinner can be had at Larkins Pub and Restaurant. Willowbrook is 10 Km North of Garrykennedy.
