- Ennis: The county town and main centre with a cathedral with interior features, a museum on local history, a friary ruin with carvings, traditional music sessions in pubs, a riverside walk along the Fergus, shops and markets on certain days, and access to nearby golf courses or county trails.
- Shannon: A town built around the airport and industrial estate witha nearby heritage park with exhibits on aviation, and straightforward access to surrounding rural areas or river scenery.
- Sixmilebridge: A village near the Shannon with quiet residential streets, local facilities, proximity to river paths andangling spots, and a peaceful setting close to larger town attractions.
- Kilrush: A market town on the Shannon estuary with a heritage centre on local maritime and famine history, a square with market features, access to nearby Vandeleur walled garden and woodland walks, and coastal views or boat trips to Scattery Island.
- Newmarket-On-Fergus: A village near Shannon airport with a five star hotel, proximity to golf courses, quiet lanes, and easy reach to airport or county facilities.
- Killaloe: A town on Lough Derg with a heritage bridge linking to Ballina, a cathedral with historical features, lakeside walks, boat hire or cruising on the Shannon, local paths, and access to nearby mountain scenery. A new roqad bridge has relieved pressure on the town.
- Ardnacrusha: A small place known for its hydroelectric dam and lock system, nearby canal or river scenery, water sports facilities, and a functional setting close to Shannon-side paths.
- Kilkee: A seaside resort on the Atlantic with a horseshoe-shaped bay with a beach, cliff walks along the pollock holes and rock formations, a promenade, local facilities, and opportunities for sea swims or coastal exploration.
- Ennistimon: A town near the coast with a cascade along the river with paths, local shops and pubs, proximity to Lahinch beach a short distance away, and access to rural lanes or Burren-edge scenery.
- Lehinch: A coastal village with a long sandy beach popular for surfing, a world famous golf links by the sea, a promenade, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere with local eateries.
- Lisdoonvarna: A village known for its spa tradition with a matchmaking festival in late summer with music events, mineral wells and baths, local pubs with sessions, and proximity to Burren limestone landscapes or walking routes.
- Quin: A village with Franciscan ruins and a medieval friary with cloister and tower access, quiet countryside, local paths, and access to nearby demesne grounds or river scenery.
- Miltown Malbay: A village near the coast with a famous musical tradition, proximity to Spanish Point beach for walks, rural lanes, and a setting close to Atlantic views.
- Cratloe: A village near Limerick with easy access to nearby woods or county border attractions.
- Parteen: A small locality near the Shannon with river scenery, local roads, and proximity to Ardnacrusha dam views or rural paths.
- Scarriff-Tuamgraney: A combined area on Lough Derg with lakeside paths, a bridge setting, local history traces, and access to water activities or mountain views.
- Corofin: A village near the Burren with a Burren interpretation centre with exhibits on geology and archaeology, local paths into limestone landscapes, and proximity to dolmens or walking routes.
- Clonlara: A village near the Shannon with peaceful rural surroundings, farmland, and access to river or lake scenery a short distance away.
- Tulla: A small town in east Clare with local facilities, proximity to lakes for fishing and walks, and quiet countryside roads.
Population of towns in county Clare
Towns
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
Villages
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
Largest town in the county: a walking tour
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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