Kilfenora was our to be our first port of call. The hotel proprietor suggested we visit the town on our way to Lisdoonvarna but it was late in the evening as we approach the turnoff, so we decided to continue directly to Lisdoonvarna.
Unfortunately, the Interpretation Centre was closed with no information as to its opening hours - just as well that we didn’t make the detour last evening!!
The town is famous for the Kilfnora Ceili Band
and some episodes of Father Ted were filmed there.
The town boasts a cathedral as it was once a diocese
We visited the cathedral or what is left of it. Some efforts have been made to preserve the structure with a glass roof erected over part of it.
We continued to the famous Burren
It sported a shop, selling perfumes, soaps, creams etc , a garden and a coffee shop served some excellent fare.
Departing the Perfumery, we met a cyclist who asked if there was food being served there. We confirmed that there was and he continued down the narrow road to his destination
We continued along the narrow Burren roads and arrived at the National Park
We arrived at
a small fishing port. The sun was shining and people sat by the shore eating lunch. In the distance are the westerly cliffs of Aughinish Island.
The area illustrates erosional and depositions features of the Last Ice Age.
We continued to Ballyvaughan
From there we took the coastal route via Black Head,
and on to Doolin, which had altered remarkably from the small fishing village that I recall known for its Irish music. I was disappointed with the commercialisation of the village which now counts a huge ferry port for trips to the Aran islands and the Cliffs of Moher among the most popular trips. We didn’t stay as similar to Dursley Island, the village was thronged with people.
We returned to Lisdoonvarna. That evening we enjoyed an excellent meal at our hotel.
Tomorrow ........ Ballyconnelly, Co Galway.
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