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Ennis : Michelin's recommendations

Ennis is the administrative centre of County Clare. A stroll through its narrow, winding streets will reveal countless images of the past and memories of a bygone era, such as the West Clare Railway steam train, immortalised in the song by Percy French Are You Right There, Michael, Are You Right ?, which is mounted on a plinth near the station. The line was closed in 1961 and the station is no longer used except for freight transport and buses.

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Tourist attractions Ennis : Things to see and do

Ennis Friary

Abbey St. IRL - Ennis

This Franciscan monastery, which in the 14C housed 350 monks and over 600 students, was finally abolished in 1692. The nave and the choir date from the 13C, the south transept and central tower were added in the 15C. An Ecce Homo shows Christ with th..

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Dysert O'Dea

IRL - Ennis

This monastery was founded by St Tola in the 8C. The Archaeology Centre and a little museum dedicated to prehistory and local culture are located in a 15C fortified dwelling. Fine view from the top over the nearby ruins and countryside. In a field ne..

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The Burren

IRL - Ennis

Covering much of County Clare, the austere limestone plateau of The Burren ("Place of Rock") is one of Ireland's strangest but most compelling landscapes. Lined in steep escarpments and riven with underground rivers and crevices, it slopes ..

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Hotels Ennis

Woodstock Hotel Golf Spa Resort

Shanaway Road IRL - Ennis

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"Combining contemporary decor with luxiourious accomodation, this property creates an inviting ambience for you to enjoy while staying in Ennis. The property offers 67 well appointed accomodation units which have been stylishly furnished with an..

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Queens Hotel & Nightclub

Abbey Street IRL - Ennis .

With a superb location, right in the heart of the town centre of Ennis, the hotel is a great base from which to explore all that this vibrant and exciting town has to offer. The Queens Hotel and Night Club is situated next to the ruins of the Franci..

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Magowna House Hotel

Inch IRL - Ennis

"Magowna House Hotel is a small, intimate, family-managed 3 Hotel in a picturesque setting just 6km from Ennis, the quaint but bustling capital of Co. Clare.Our location in the heart of the county makes us the ideal base for Touring, Golf, Fishi..

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