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Ennis (Irish: Inis, meaning 'island' or 'river meadow') [2] is the county town of County Clare, in the mid-west of Ireland. The town lies on the River Fergus, north of where the river widens and enters the Shannon Estuary.
Ennis is a gateway town on the Shannon Estuary Way, a spectacular and unspoiled loop drive around Ireland’s deepest watercourse. The 207km-long loop winds its way across changing landscapes and river vistas in counties Clare, Limerick and Kerry.
Ennis is just 30 minutes from the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher to wind swept Loop Head Peninsula. Ennis is also a great spot from which to visit coastal Lahinch, Kilrush and Kilkee as well as historic places like Bunratty.
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From the gorgeous Cliffs of Moher to the ruined medieval grandeur of Clare Abbey, we’ve got you covered. In the guide below, you’ll find a handful of things to do in Ennis along with several worthwhile places to visit within handy driving distance.
OK, so we’ve tackled things to do in Ennis Town – now it’s time to take a look at the various places to visit nearby. Ennis is a lovely little base to explore Clare from. Below, you’ll discover the many different places that are a stone’s throw from the town.
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out plenty of worthwhile things to do in Ennis from the guide above. If you have an attraction (or a bar or restaurant) to recommend, give us a shout in the comments section below.
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from what to do in Ennis when it’s raining to which Ennis attractions are most worth a visit. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
- James March
Ennis is the capital town of the most glorious county in Ireland and there is so much to do and see, from exploring the Wild Atlantic Way to taking in the mystical landscape of the Burren.
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The name Ennis comes from the word "Inis", meaning an island. The island was formed between two streams of the River Fergus. Inis Laoi (Calf Island), also known as Cluain Ramh Fhada (Long Rowing Meadow), lay in the River Fergus opposite Clonroad Fort, built in 1210 by the O’Brien kings of Thomond.
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