Unique Things To Do In Ennis
An Overview of Ennis
Ennis is a robust Irish town perched on the River Fergis with a impressively shopping district. Ennis is a historical town, full of winding streets, old buildings and a busy traditional market. Thanks to it’s unique history and placement in the heart of Ireland, there are many unique things to do in Ennis.
Unique Things To Do In Ennis
Clare Museum
This is a free entry museum of Irish culture and history with a heavy localized focus on Clare County. It has fascinating exhibits touching on prehistoric history, bronze age influence and iron age artifacts. Other aspects of the museum cover County Clare’s modern history and influences.
The Burren (Burren National Park)
Fifteen minutes outside the city limits, these lands are considered some of the most dramatic and compelling glacial karst landscapes on the planet. The fissure and deep chasm landscape is home to an extremely unique wealth of biodiversity. Due to the fractured nature of the ground, numerous animals and plants survive in hidden chasms.
Ennis Friary
One the far side of River Fergus are the ruins of this long abandoned Friary complete with astonishing fifteen century Christian carvings. There are many other ruined abbeys around Ennis but this is the most accessible.
Dromore Woodland Reserve
The Dromore Woodland Reserve is a heavily forested reserve protecting several species of bats, the endangered pine marten and the rarely-spotted red squirrel. The reserve also holds a couple of decaying castles which are also worthy of a visit.
Clare Abbey
This is a stark medieval ruin found on the outskirts of Ennis. The Abbey has a gruesome history regarding a bloody massacre in 1278 following a Civil War between feuding members of the O’Brien Clan. The ruins are much calmer now, a scenic place for tourists to visit.
Lahinch Beach
Lahinch Beach is widely considered to be one of the best beaches for surfing in Ireland. while the waters are chillier and harsher than typical surfing shores, the waves are consistent and there are numerous shops where surf board rentals are available. The town of Lahinch has other things to do as well, including indoor activities and popular restaurants.
Quin Abbey
This 14th-century Abbey is a popular mini-excursion just outside of Ennis. The venue has ruins, a small graveyard and crumbling walls.
The Ennis Sculpture Initiative Walking Trail
Ennis is home to numerous artworks following a walking route along the river. Sculptures and artworks include abstract designs, historical event markers and more classic figures.
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