Unique things to do in Clare

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.

My couples Cliffs of Moher photography package offers up to 1.5 hours of photography coverage on location. Photos are delivered fully edited, in high resolution via an online gallery and are downloadable from here. It is hard to guarantee a set number of images in these cases but all your photo requirements and preferences will be met at minimum. Please note this experience is not suitable for wedding/elopement or proposal photography. Should you wish to talk about these types of photography do drop us a message and we can help you out. All shoots must be booked in for two people. Please note this experience may be cancelled depending on weather conditions. We will do our best to notify you as soon as we expect adverse weather conditions. If you do not see a date or time available that suits you please do get in touch and we will do our best to work an experience around your touring schedule. Other things to note Moderate fitness and comfort with heights required.

During the hour long class you will learn few basic steps and moves from Sean-nós and Irish step dancing, and a bit of the background history of traditional Irish dancing and music. We'll start with a short tour in the thatched cottage. Then we'll jump right into the dancing. We'll learn and practice the steps without the music first, we add the music afterwards. Towards the end you will have an opportunity to record all the fun of your experience to share it with your friends, loved ones, and on your social media. You will also be able to record the steps we learned during the class. In the end we can discuss any mysteries and/or questions you have related to the Irish music and dancing world. I’m also very happy to share with you where you can find authentic traditional music in the pubs. To finish off the experience I'll make a short dance performance for you. Other things to note Alternative times can be accommodated This experience is suited for all fitness levels! We won't do anything extremely physically demanding. The main goal is to try out an easy dance step/steps and have fun.

**I am currently on maternity leave so I am not running as many public classes as usual for Summer 2024** In the company of an experienced local Irish dancer learn a variety of different Irish dance styles and steps in a fun and relaxed environment. Visitors are introduced to sean-nós (Old style), Ceilí (group dancing) and the world famous Riverdance style. In 90 minutes unforgettable memories are created that allows participants to physically move through the history and embody the culture of Ireland.

The Cliffs Of Moher is often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world. This guided tour will take you on an 8km (5 mile) adventure from the small fishing village of Doolin, along a breathtaking route to the top of the Cliffs Of Moher. The experience is brought to life with fascinating stories passed down from generations. Oh, and you will see the BEST views of the Cliffs of Moher! Views that are not seen by 97% of the people who visit the Cliffs of Moher each year. Bring your camera! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE START? The experience begins at the Fiddle + Bow Hotel in Doolin where you will meet the guide. The guide will explain the itinerary and answer any questions. The tour is less about facts and figures and more about stories. The guide always encourages stories from visitors too! WHERE DOES THE EXPERIENCE END? The tour will end at the visitor center at the top of the Cliffs where guests are free to go inside to relax. By the end of this experience, guests will have explored the Cliffs of Moher in a way most don't get to see it. They will be left with a strong sense of connection with Clare and the Cliffs of Moher. TRANSPORTATION Transportation back to Doolin will be organized by your guide! Most people opt for the taxi but you can walk or get the public bus too! IS THE HIKE DIFFICULT? We suggest a moderate level of fitness! However, there are hills.

I will greet each guest at the front gate and introduce myself and my three sheep to them. They will be allowed to pet and feed the sheep. I will share a little about my background and why I love what they will be doing. Then we will go to the spinning studio where we will talk about wool, how it is sheared and washed before dyeing and spinning. Each guest will be given a skein of wool which they will take into the dyeing shed. A dye bath made from natural plants and flowers found in the countryside around my cottage will be ready for their wool. The wool will be dipped into the dye bath and allowed to stay for awhile. Meanwhile, back to the studio where I will teach guests how to card the fleece and hand spin it on a drop spindle and a spinning wheel. Guests will be given the opportunity to try their hand at spinning on the drop spindle. We will then take a tea and coffee break. After the break, back to the dye shed to check on the wool. We will take it out of the bath, rinse it and each guest can take theirs away with them. If time allows, I will do a weaving demonstration and each guest can try for themselves. Other things to note Guests should wear suitable clothing for handling fleece.

Join me and my team of guides on one of the most beautiful and stress-free day trips to Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands! Meeting at Doolin Pier, we board a modern ferry for our 20-minute journey to Inisheer. En route, we often see the dolphins that love to swim beside the ferry. The island is like a time machine. As soon as you step foot on Inisheer, you will hear Irish (or Gaelic) being spoken everywhere. You will experience Irish traditions that have been lost on the mainland. We will bike our way around the breathtaking Island visiting sunken churches, rusted shipwrecks, and castles. After our bike tour, we will visit a local islander’s cafe, for some tea/coffee and fresh scones (an Irish sweet bread served with jam and cream). Una & John, the owners are fantastic storytellers who will share stories along with some island secrets! Afterward, you will have some free time. Some like to use their free time on the sandy beach, in the pub, or at the playground (if you have kids, they will love this playground - lots to do). If you like, you could simply bike around the island some more!

The legendary tour centers around the tale of the Lynch family. Its a fascinating tale of how Walter Lynch is accused and tried for the murder of a visiting Spaniard who was a little too interested in his beautiful wife to be...or was he ? The story ends in a dramatic climax...but you will have to take the tour for that finale ! We also look at the legend of the Claddagh ring with a tale connected to Caribbean pirates, North African slave owners and a gold ring that speaks of eternal love. Christopher Columbus makes his appearance too, looking for a new way to China, but worrying that Atlantis might stand in his way. These and other tales are woven together in a 80-90 minute walk through the city. Its taken at a gentle pace to bring in all the major places of interest and embed them into the story of our city. Other things to note Dont worry about it raining - we have plenty of places to hide out of the rain !

Arrive at Burren Nature Sanctuary Meet and feed the farm animals including Frisky the goat and her friends Hannah, Mocha and Chino, Frank the Llama and Dolly the alpaca Continue to Emilia's paddock and meet Emilia the Juliana pig (or Flora her understudy!) Emilia will run out of her paddock to get her harness on and with help from Mary or Helen, you will learn how to lead Emilia and use the pig paddle to turn and direct her! Laugh a lot! Set off down the nature walk and learn a little about the famine village (Emilia is not a great fan of history...) Lead Emilia around the fairy woodland and visit the fairy houses. Make a wish in the Fairy wishing well. Take photos with Emila and share on social media or save as a Christmas card image! Continue your walk unguided around the mile-long nature walk. Great for groups. Bring a picnic to enjoy in one of our shelters Subject to cancellation in very bad weather- Emilia does not like heavy rain!

You've just found the best adventure in Co.Clare! We welcome beginners through to expert flyfishing anglers and look forward to sharing this amazing experience with you! We meet at Lough Inchiquin car park, where guests will have a 30 minute lesson to learn the basics of casting a fly rod, then off we go on our fishing adventure! We walk along the bank through an old Celtic forest to the River Fergus nearby. I have discovered many secret nooks and crannies in the landscape to share with you, along with a little bit about the history and unique flora & fauna of The Burren. With a little luck, we will catch one of the beautiful wild brown trout. Guests are often amazed at the magnificent colours of these little fish with a gold belly and blue and red spots! Couples, families & groups up to 5 people all love this experience, it is very popular with international visitors. Guests are welcome to get in touch & request an early morning or late evening fishing trip outside of those listed in the calendar. I provide all fishing tackle and even wellies should you need them. I'm looking forward to hosting you very soon!

PICK UP AND DROP OFF TO BUS/YOUR B&B IN DOOLIN, KINVARA, BALLYVAUGHAN, FANORE OR COROFIN AVAILABLE ON PRIOR REQUEST. SMALL FEE MAY APPLY TO COVER PETROL AND TIME. Journey with me and hear stories from a vast array of archaeological findings and local folklore tales. Wander an ancient pilgrim trail to a hidden holy well used from early times through to today. Identify indigenous trees ascribed with sacred and healing properties. Listen to local larks and finches and perhaps even earwig on the surprising conversations of crows. Place your palms on 330-million year old limestone karst warmed by the sun. Taste pure local spring water infused by local herbs ADDITIONAL TIMES AND PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. DIFFERENT FITNESS ABILITIES (FROM A LIGHT AMBLE AT GROUND LEVEL TO HILLTOP HIKES) AND TOUR DURATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU.

We will bake fruit, lavender and berry scones, and spelt or brown bread. I believe in a hands on approach for my guests - from handling ingredients to kneading dough. It isn't all about the cooking, I share lots of tips from my experience over the years. I love to see my customer's faces full of excitement and joy at the sight of the end product - freshly baked scones and bread. And best of all we have lots of fun!!! If any of the dates on my calendar do not suit you, please contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We can also make gluten or wheat free goods, vegan goods and can accommodate to any dietary requirements you might have. My classes are perfect for team building, spending time with family or catching up with friends.

I've been introducing people to surfing in the stunning surroundings of west Clare for over ten years, If you would like to do something really fun and exciting this is the experience for you! We are located at a great beach beginners surf beach very close to the cliffs of moher, just over an hour from Galway. The lesson is for everyone willing to get into the water! we provide all equipment needed, from the surf school and stay in the water teaching you for the duration of the lesson. < please contact me and I will set the Date, time and price for your individual experience through the Airbnb website :) Other things to note Surfing is dependent on ocean conditions which change Daily . Guests PLEASE contact me BEFORE booking! The Times/dates listed are suggested, contact me and I will arrange time date and price you:)

We will meet on Low tide at Fanore beach. I will show you a variety of edible seaweeds, and talk about the medicinal benefits, health benefits and ways to use seaweed in your diet. We will then sit down to a flask of delicious carrageen seaweed tonic and some super healthy homemade seaweed and oat bread. Other things to note Please bring warm clothes. It can be windy on the beach!

My couples Cliffs of Moher photography package offers up to 1.5 hours of photography coverage on location. Photos are delivered fully edited, in high resolution via an online gallery and are downloadable from here. It is hard to guarantee a set number of images in these cases but all your photo requirements and preferences will be met at minimum. Please note this experience is not suitable for wedding/elopement or proposal photography. Should you wish to talk about these types of photography do drop us a message and we can help you out. All shoots must be booked in for two people. Please note this experience may be cancelled depending on weather conditions. We will do our best to notify you as soon as we expect adverse weather conditions. If you do not see a date or time available that suits you please do get in touch and we will do our best to work an experience around your touring schedule. Other things to note Moderate fitness and comfort with heights required.

This is a fun crawl around the cliffs of moher including a stop at the best vantage point away from the visitor center for a leisurely hike (anything from 2 - 6kms, whatever suits you) and then visits to local little gems. We can come collect you if you are staying locally in Doolin, Liscannor or Lahinch so you don't need to think about driving. Leave that to me and my doggy, Moby. I will drive you along the tiny back roads giving you a different insight into the Cliffs of Moher from above cliff tops and below. Most visitors only see the visitor centre without realising there are 16kms of cliff paths to explore. We will hike/walk and see incredible scenes of beauty. (We can hike for longer if you wish). This also appeals to folks who are particularly interested in nature, history or maybe you just want a relaxing day out without having to worry about driving. This experience is designed so that you enjoy a complete immersion into the cliffs of moher and this area with your own private guide going at a nice relaxed pace. The focus is definitely on flora & fauna and is much more than just stopping off someplace famous and getting your picture taken, its an immersion into nature in this iconic place.

During the hour long class you will learn few basic steps and moves from Sean-nós and Irish step dancing, and a bit of the background history of traditional Irish dancing and music. We'll start with a short tour in the thatched cottage. Then we'll jump right into the dancing. We'll learn and practice the steps without the music first, we add the music afterwards. Towards the end you will have an opportunity to record all the fun of your experience to share it with your friends, loved ones, and on your social media. You will also be able to record the steps we learned during the class. In the end we can discuss any mysteries and/or questions you have related to the Irish music and dancing world. I’m also very happy to share with you where you can find authentic traditional music in the pubs. To finish off the experience I'll make a short dance performance for you. Other things to note Alternative times can be accommodated This experience is suited for all fitness levels! We won't do anything extremely physically demanding. The main goal is to try out an easy dance step/steps and have fun.

The Flaggy Shore Oyster Experience is a fun, interactive, educational and tasty 90-minute journey into the world of oysters in the heart of the Burren. You will learn about the area’s rich history of oyster bays, the life cycle of an oyster, sea weeds and sea creatures of the Flaggy Shore, which are celebrated in poem and song. Then we start shucking. Our experienced guide will introduce you to the art of oyster shucking before it’s time to enjoy our famous oysters. Enjoy all you can eat oysters paired with a glass of our favorite organic white wine chosen to match with our delicious Flaggy Shore Oysters!

We will cycle on quiet back roads into the wild Burren on electric bikes, visit historical locations such as 10th century ring forts and a dolmen from 3500 BC, and experience the amazing flora and landscape of this protected region. We will cycle on small back roads with little or no traffic, seeing the parts of the Burren most visitors never see. We will stop for lunch or coffee and cake, or simply chat to the local people, and of course, get plenty of fresh air. You will bike as much or as little as you wish, and if the weather is really bad, there is always a Plan B! Other things to note We don't provide lunch or food/drinks, but can stop at a cafe for refreshments which you will need to pay for on the day, or you can bring a picnic to eat al fresco.