Kilrush
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Kilrush (Cill Ruis) is the primary business town for the west Clare
peninsula. Its designation as a Heritage Town is in recognition of its legacy
as a landlord estate town with a rich maritime and market tradition.
Kilrush is situated on the mouth of the River Shannon, at the heart of one
of Ireland’s special interest marine tourism areas and surrounded by an
unforgettable seascape featuring the islands of Scattery and Hogg.
Kilrush is the perfect destination for the specialist and general visitor alike,
offering a treasure chest of activities including dolphin watching on the
Shannon estuary, water based activities from Kilrush Marina and Kilrush
Creek Adventure Centre, the ecclesiastical history of the Island
encapsulated on Scattery Island, golfing at the “friendliest golf course in
Ireland”, an abundance of festivals and the restored Vandeleur Walled
Garden offering an oasis of tender and tropical plants.

CATEGORY: Maritime Market Town

HERITAGE TOWN: Kilrush Tourist Office (Seasonal Office)
ADDRESS: Kilrush, Co. Clare
TEL: 065-905 1577
FAX: 065-905 2821
EMAIL: kilrush@clarecoco.ie
WEBSITE: www.kilrush.ie

LOCATION: Kilrush Town Centre

SEASON: June to September

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat: 10.00-13.00 & 14.00-18.00 Sun: 10.00-14.00

COACH PARKING: Yes, in car park just off town centre

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: Deep sea and river angling on the Shannon Estuary & Atlantic waters from Kilrush Marina

BEACH: The seaside resort of Kilkee is 13km away

BIRD WATCHING: On the nearby Loop Peninsula the specialist visitor can watch the migratory seabirds

CYCLING: Yes

GARDENS: The Vandeleur Walled Garden has been redesigned for the 21st Century and is now
an oasis of tender and tropical plants. Part of the heritage display ‘Kilrush in Landlord Times’ is also on display. Open all year.

GOLF: Kilrush Golf Course (18 hole), described as the ‘friendliest golf course in Ireland’.
Championship links courses of Lahinch and Doonbeg are a short drive away.

GUIDED TOURS: Available at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and on Scattery Island

HORSE RIDING: Several riding centres in the West-Clare area.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: The island of Scattery can be reached by boat trips from Kilrush Marina during the summer season (small visitor centre on the island). A variety of water activities available
at Kilrush Creek Adventure Centre. Re-live the Percy French experience at the West Clare
Railway, 5 minutes drive from Kilrush.

DOLPHIN WATCHING: Two hour boat trips depart from Kilrush Marina (Apr-Oct)

WALKING: Kilrush Woods, Killimer Road, Kilrush

SWIMMING: Kilkee Seaworld, just a ten minute drive away