Centre Travel

Visit this beautifully maintained Lighthouse (Built in 1854).  Visitors have an opportunity to be guided to the top and take in the magnificent  views of the Shannon Estuary and Atlantic coastline from the balcony. Open:  Seasonal - Daily.  10.00 - 17.00 Loop Head Lighthouse Kibaha Kilrush Co Clare Tel:   065 90511047 Web:   www.loophead.ie

Working Steam engine from 1890, various industrial diesel engines, 2km rail trip approx 30 minutes duration.  Extensive Museum and Audio Visual Displays, Guided tours, Souvenirs, Tea, Coffee, Carriage.  Fun for all the family. Open:   Apr- Sep, Daily, 12.00 - 17.00, Halloween & Christmas Specials.              Other times on request West Clare Railway Moyasta, Kilrush Co Clare Tel:   065 9951284 Web:   www.westclarerailway.ie

The Cliffs of Mohar are Ireland's most visited natural attraction with a magical vista that captures the hearts of up to 1 million visitors each year. The Cliffs rise to 21.4 m above sea level and range for 8K over the Atlantic Ocean.  The UNESCO supported geopark is a Special Protected area under the EU Birds directive 1979. Open:  All Year.  Daily from 9.00 (closing time varies with daylight hours).  See website for details. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & St Stephen' s Day' Cliffs of Mohar Visitor Experience Liscannor Co Clare Tel:   065 7086141                              

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, is Ireland's premier visitor attraction. Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland.  Filled with 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries and works of art, visitors can browse at leisure.  Life in the 19th century Ireland is re-created, within the adjoining 26-acre Bunratty Folk Park, which features farmhouses, a watermill, church, village street and a magical walled garden. Open:  All Year (Closed Dec 24 - 26th), 9.00-17.00.             Opening times are subject to change.             Last admission: Castle 16.00, Folk Park  16.15 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty Co Clare Tel:  061 380788 Web:  www.shannonheritage.com

Many have a passing interest in flight and some have a passionate interest in flight.  Atlantic AirVenture is the place to indulge your passion for aviation with a mix of past and present aviation wonders, and a totally  ' hands on' experience.. Test your skill in our B737 NG, try fun family flight simulation challenges, see Jet Engines, Cockpits, Aviation Artifacts and Memorabilia Open:   All year  Mon - Sat, 10.00 - 18.00. Open Sundays Jul and Aug Atlantic Airventure Aviation Visitor Centre Link Road, Shannon Co. Clare Tel:   061 363687 / 0872037 487 Web:   www.atlanticcairventure.com

Explore a cave, watch eagles in flight and sample delicious local food products.  Experts will guide you through beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall.  The Burren Birds of Prey & Educational Centre offer homes to all types of birds.  Daily displays provide a unique opportunity to see magnificent birds in dramatic free flight. Open:   All year, 10.00 - 17.30, (Jul & Aug  18.30)             Mid Nov to 22nd Dec mornings only. Aillwee Cave and Th Burren Birds of Prey Centre Ballyvaughan.Co Clare Tel:   065 7077036 Web:   www.aillweecave.ie