Clare Hotels welcome visitors to the Home of Irish Traditional Music

The Burren in County Clare, Ireland is well-known throughout the world as an area of rugged limestone which is home to a number of rare plants. Botanists, hill walkers, cavers and potholers are regular visitors.

There are numerous bed and breakfasts available for the tourist, all of high quality and most of very reasonable cost. There are very reasonable hotels to be found in the towns of Ennis, Kilrush, Kilkee, Lisdoonvarna and Lahinch.
The standard of places to stay will not disappoint the visitor and a hearty Irish Breakfast will be served at most hotels. You can also find cheaper accommodation in all parts of Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Clare are one of the most spectacular and awesome of sights in the whole of Ireland and they are one of the most popular visitor attractions in the whole country where you can see inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean. In this part of the county is the town of Doolin which has become very popular in recent times especially with young people, New Age travellers and those looking for a quiet life.
Music Festivals are a common occurrence in County Clare which is regarded as one of the bastions of Irish Traditional Music and Culture. Best known is the Willie Clancy Festival in Milltown Malbay. This week-long event is an annual affair and is a celebration of the eponymous piper who lived locally until his death in 1973. It is a week of music, dance, song and story.
Traditional musicians in Clare include pipers, fiddlers and ‘box’ players. The melodeon or button accordion is known locally as the ‘box’ and Clare has had many famous box players. Ceili Bands are very common in County Clare. These are groups of traditional musicians who play jigs, reels and hornpipes in a particular style. The most famous Ceili Band is The Tulla Ceili Band.
Another famous festival is held each year in the town of Lisdoonvarna. This is mainly a matchmaking gathering and it attracts thousands of single men and women seeking a partner. The traditional matchmaker is often employed to bring together people who may not have the know-how to find a partner themselves. This is a tradition which has lasted for centuries and has survived the coming of technological age.
Everywhere in Clare there is a really good restaurant to be found. Some top chefs have set up business there, attracted by the availability of fresh produce. Fresh Atlantic salmon, lobster, crab, plaice and bass are among the fish available on many menus especially in the west of the county. Fresh meat and vegetables are always available.
So if you are coming to Ireland, don’t miss out on County Clare!

Get your hotel accommodation in Clare at Clare Hotels or your Bed and Breakfast accommodation at Clare B&B