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The Burren
The Burren (Irish: bhoireann, meaning stony place) is the unique karst landscape that exists in northwest County Clare, Ireland. The limestone area measures 300 square kilometres and is home to both Mediterranean and polar plants.
The Burren area is within the circle comprised by the villages Ballyvaughan, Kinvarra,
Gort, Corrofin, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna and the Black Head Lighthouse.
There are many megalithic tombs in the area including portal dolmens, a
celtic high cross in the village of Kilfenora and a few
ring forts –
amongst them the triple ring fort Cahercommaun on the
edge of an inland cliff.
Composition
The Burren is composed of limestone pavements with crisscrossing cracks known as grikes, leaving isolated rocks called clints.
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Shannon Airport
Useful information about the airport facilities and services.
http://www.shannonairport.com/
Burren Page
Information about the Burren.
http://www.burrenpage.com
Shannon's Heartland
Tourism information.
http://www.shannonheartland.ie
Burren Hill Walks
Guided walks through the Burren region of ireland on geology , botany and history. Choose from a large variety of walks.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~burrenhillwalks
Dolphin Watch
Boat tours to see bottlenose dolphins and sea birds in the Shannon Estuary.
http://www.dolphinwatch.ie
Coast of Clare
Travel information, includes newsletter and photographs.
http://www.coastofclare.com/
Activities and Historic Sites
Learn about the Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Caves, Cragganunowen and other locations in the county.
http://www.geocities.com/ciunasnagenoic/
Tour Clare
Listing of lodgings, tourist attractions and tips for visitors. Also provides links to Irish-related sites.
http://www.tourclare.com/
Burren Centre
Visitor centre displaying the flora, fauna, archaeology and geology of the Burren region in County Clare. Film show, exhibition, craft shop and tea room.
http://www.theburrencentre.ie
Killary Tours
Offering guided and self-guided tours, with cycling, hiking, walking, or horse-riding, in Connemara and Clare.
http://www.killary.com/KillaryTours.htm
Shannon Development
Western region travel news, photo gallery, events and festival information.
http://www.irishfreckles.com
Caherconnell Stone Fort
Information about the history and archaelogy of the Fort and the burren area.
http://www.burrenforts.ie
Westclare.net
Accommodation directory includes a clickable map and links.
http://www.westclare.net
Discover Dolphins
Shannon eco tour and wildlife attraction on board the MV Dolphin Discovery.
http://www.discoverdolphins.ie
Burren Tours.com
Details of tours and guides, location, gallery and prices.
http://www.burren-tours.com
Clare Coach and Bus Tours
Provides transport and tours from the nearby Shannon airport. Offers golf trips, matches, socials, sight-seeing trails and tours.
http://www.michaelmeere.com
Burren Wild
Information on walking tours.
http://www.burrenwalks.com
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