- Ennis Cathedral (Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul): Designed by Dominic Madden. Completed in 1843, this Catholic cathedral features a Gothic Revival design with a prominent spire added in 1874. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Killaloe and replaced an earlier chapel. O’Connell Street, Ennis.
- Killaloe Cathedral (St Flannan’s Cathedral): Designed by Unknown (medieval, with later modifications). Built in the 13th century, this Church of Ireland cathedral incorporates a 12th-century Romanesque doorway and a 10th-century oratory nearby. It was restored in the 19th century and serves the Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe. Royal Parade, Killaloe.
- Saint Columba’s Church, Ennis: Constructed in 1869, this Church of Ireland church features a simple Gothic Revival design. It serves Ennis’s Anglican community and is known for its stained-glass windows. Bindon Street, Ennis.
- Saint Senan’s Church, Kilrush: Built in 1839, this Catholic church features a T-shaped plan and Gothic elements. It serves Kilrush’s Catholic community and reflects post-emancipation architecture. Henry Street, Kilrush.
- Saint Mary’s Church, Newmarket-on-Fergus: Erected in 1828, this Catholic church features a simple Gothic design. It serves the Newmarket-on-Fergus parish and is tied to the area’s Catholic heritage. Main Street, Newmarket-on-Fergus.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Lisdoonvarna: Built in 1857, this Catholic church features a modest Gothic Revival style. It serves the Lisdoonvarna community, known for its spa wells and matchmaking festival. Main Street, Lisdoonvarna.
- Saint Fachnan’s Church, Kilfenora: Designed by Unknown (medieval, with later additions). Dating to the 12th century, this Catholic church, once a cathedral, features a high cross and effigies of bishops. It serves Kilfenora’s small community and is part of the “Burren’s Cathedral.”. Kilfenora, near Ennis.
- Saint Brigid’s Church, Corofin: Constructed in 1822, this Catholic church features a simple cruciform plan. It serves the Corofin parish and reflects early 19th-century Catholic architecture. Church Street, Corofin.
- Saint Tola’s Church, Dysert O’Dea: Designed by Unknown (medieval). Built in the 12th century, this Catholic church features a Romanesque doorway with intricate carvings. It is associated with St Tola and linked to the O’Dea clan’s castle nearby. Dysert O’Dea, near Corofin.
- Saint Joseph’s Church, Miltown Malbay: Erected in 1839, this Catholic church features a Gothic Revival design with a prominent tower. It serves Miltown Malbay’s Catholic community, known for its traditional music heritage. Church Street, Miltown Malbay.. The mass during Willie Clancy week has traditionally been a musical gathering featuring spiritual contributions rom many counties.
Churches
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Holy Wells
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Sacred Places
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saints
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Clare:
Ireland’s county Clare is renowned for its dramatic cliffs and traditional heritage, with the Cliffs of Moher offering breathtaking views over the Atlantic. The Burren’s unique limestone landscape provides hiking and rare flora, while Bunratty Castle offers medieval history with its restored interiors. Check out the traditional music scene in Doolin and the county’s coastal beaches. Clare is Ireland’s eighth largest county by size (3,188 square km) and 19th largest by population (127,938). Population peaked at 286,394 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 73,597 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Clare is Ireland’s sixth most visited tourist county with around 485,000 international visitors per year.
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