• Janeen de KlerkIreland and Spain 2025Traveler
    1Lisdoonvarna
    Ruins of a castle near BallvaughanA window with a viewWe stopped in at the Cathedral in Lisdoonvarna. St Patrick the patron saint.This farmer had his small son helping him ploughThe old and the newSandwich stop1A bit of colourThe AbbeyInside the AbbeyRuins of the infirmary at the AbbeyWildflower graveLocal chippyTurn right for coffee and left to AmericaAnyone for GuinessA gathering of musiciansMusicians at play

    Exploring North Clare

    June 16, 2025 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

    Hope all in South Africa enjoyed the public holiday. Today, we traveled more by car than foot as we explored the area north of Ennistymon. Our trip included a stop in Lisdoonvarna ( matchmakers town), and we headed north to Kinvarra. A short walk near Bell Harbor and a stop at the Corcomroe Abbey founded in 1194 and still in very good condition. Doubles up as a cemetery with some very well cared for graves. Fish and chips at the local chippy in Lahinch. The evening ended with a visit to the local pub. Where local musicians joined as the evening progressed. We counted 13, playing in total at one time. Instruments included the fiddle, concertina, accordion, and a bodhrán (irish drum).Read more