Ballyvaughan
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Ballyvaughan is in Burren, a region of County Clare, Ireland.
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Get in
Ballyvaughan is located on the N67 and can be reached by car or by a bus service from Limerick or Galway. Travellers using public transport from Dublin can travel to either Galway or Limerick and take Bus Eireann to Ballyvaughan. Travellers using public transport from Shannon can take the bus from Limerick.
Get around
The village itself is very small and so no transport is needed. However, one of the main attractions of Ballyvaughan is its location in the Burren, and transport (car or bicycle) is essential to enjoy this unique landscape fully.
See
The village is itself is quite pretty and there is a small picturesque harbour. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and a drive south into Burren, via either the R480 or the N67 is highly recommended. The views from Corkscrew Hill, on the N67, are particularly impressive. The Aillwee Caves, located just off the R480, are are worth a visit as is the Poulnabrone dolmen.
Do
There isn't a lot to 'do' in Ballyvaughan (it's a place to 'be' really) with the only tourist attraction as such being the Burren Exposure exhibition - it also houses a shop and café. The O'Brien Castle at the Burren College of Art is worth a visit.
Buy
There are a couple of craft shops in the village. They mainly sell the usual range of stuff but Brendan's Boat sells a good range of leather-work produced by Brendan himself. There is also a pharmacy, a petrol station, and a small supermarket in the village.
Eat
- There are several Tea Rooms in the village.
- Hyland's Hotel
- Monks Pub
Drink
Sleep
Get out
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