| County Clare |
| Ennis |
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| Ennis
is Clare’s main town. A medieval town, Ennis is located on the banks of
the river Fergus.
Useful Information The Tourist Office is located on Arthur’s Row (call
682 8366 or visit www.shannonheritage.com) and is open at the following
times:
9.30am to 6.30pm from June to September
9.30am to 1pm and 2 to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday in April, May and
October.
9.30am to 1pm and 2 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday from November to March. |
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Sightseeing and Visiting
Ennis Friary (call 682 9100 for information) was founded in the 13th
century by the King of Thomond. Clare Museum (call 682 3382 for
information) is to be found in the same building as the Tourist Office
and recounts the story of the county from 6,000 years ago until now.
Entertainment [Divertissements]
Fleadh Nua (call 684 2988 for information or 086 8260
3000, or send an e-mail to ceoltrad@eircom.net) is a festival |
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traditional music with dancing and singing. Workshops are also on
offer.
A few good pubs with good music although there are many
more in Ennis: Brandon’s Bar on O’Connell St has excellent sessions on
Monday nights Cruise’s Pub & Restaurant has sessions nightly
Ciaran’s Bar also has sessions nightly |
