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Kilfenora, Co. Clare
Description
This is an award-winning display center that depicts the
history of the Burren region. "A Walk
Through Time" takes you back to when the area was a warm, tropical sea. Follow the story of how the landscape was
created and how the cycle of life first began.
Walking through the display is an easy way to understand the
geology of the region and all the factors that created the unique
landscape. This is a good place to come
first to educate yourself before setting off to explore the region.
The center also features a cozy tea room and gift shop that
sells locally produced crafts.
Kilfenora is known as "The City of the Crosses" due to its
historical significance as the religious center of the region. Visit St. Fachtnan's 12th century
Cathedral and medieval high crosses adjacent to The Burren Centre.
How to get there
By car:
From Ennis, take the R476 north to Kilfenora. Follow signs to The Burren Centre.
From Galway, take N18 south to Kilcoigan. Transfer to the N67 west coastal highway to
Lisdoonvarna. Transfer to R476 east at
Lisdoonvarna to Kilfenora.
From Limerick, take N18 north to Ennis. Transfer to R476 north to Kilfenora.
By bus:
From Limerick, take Bus Eireann #337, Monday to Sunday. See www.buseireann.ie
website for all current travel details and restrictions.
Opening times
March 15th to end
May:
10am to 5pm
June to end
August:
9:30am to 6pm
September to end
October:
10am to 5pm
Last tour half an
hour before closing time. They will open
for groups of 10 or more during the winter period with one week booking notice.
Admission fees
(to follow)
Telephone
(0)65 7088030
Web
www.theburrencentre.ie
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