Things to Do in Ennis, Ireland

Ennis Things to Do

Ennis is a charming town to explore on foot, with numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and landmarks to explore.

Dromoland Castle

Be prepared to be blown away by the magnificent architecture of Dromoland Castle, a fairly new construction (as castles go) in Ireland with unbelievable gardens. Take time for a coffee at the on-site cafe.

Clare Museum

The Clare museum has various items on display from the County Clare region. They have a very interesting collection of stone age axes, you will also find an interesting exhibit about J P Holland the inventor of the submarine. Admission is free.

O’Connell Monument

Walking through Ennis, you will get to O’Connell square with the monument to Irish nationalist hero Daniel O’Connell which stands atop a tall column, the site of the old courthouse where he won the Clare by-elections in 1828. You will see this monument from quite a distance.

Pub Crawl

Ennis is a great town to do a pub crawl in. There are numerous pubs in the town center. Try Ciarans Bar, for one. The interesting sign on the outside depicts a “strong” pint of Guinness beating the weaker lager pints in a hurling contest.

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are about 30 miles northwest of Ennis. This scenic attraction is a must see site in Ireland.

St. Columba Church

St. Columba’s Anglican church is located in Bindon Street. This beautiful church is worth a look when in Ennis.

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