Local Tourist Attractions
Briar Park B&B is centrally located in the Shannon Region and is perfectly suited for those wishing to visit the many attractions the Mid-West of Ireland has to offer.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
One of Ireland's top tourist attractions, Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Surrounding the castle are old Irish thatched cottages and a faithful recreation of an old Irish village street. Every night visitors are invited to join a majestic 15th century Medieval banquet, complete with Irish food, wine, mead, and music.
Durty Nelly's
One of Ireland's oldest and most famous pubs, Durty Nelly's has been in Bunratty for nearly four hundred years. As well as a classic example of a great Irish pub, Nelly's is home to a full restaurant with classic Irish food, and, when the weather is good, outdoor dining.
The Creamery Bar
The Creamery is an authentic Irish pub and restaurant in the heart of Bunratty village. The building dates back to the 1800's, and was formerly used as a stagecoach stop and a dairy creamery.
Knappogue Castle & Walled Gardens
Knappogue Castle is a restored 15th century medieval tower house just outside Quin, Co. Clare. Weddings and medieval banquets commonly take place at the Castle, which is also home to a unique Victorian Walled Garden.
Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle is a 15th century tower house that has been converted into a 5 star hotel, with a golf course, flower gardens, and Michelin star restaurant on the grounds. Visit the castle for afternoon tea, walk the grounds, experience a falcon walk, and take a lesson in archery.
Craggaunowen, the Living Past Experience
Craggaunowen near Quin, Co. Clare is a faithful recreation of life in Celtic Ireland. Experience how the Celtic Ireland cooked, make crafts, and baked bread. Visit the Ring Fort, and the Crannóg, a man-made island fort. See St. Brendan's boat, which was used to re-enact the story of St. Brendan the Navigator's voyage to America in the 6th century.
The Burren
The Burren is a unique karst landscape in Ireland, where due to the soils and climate, Arctic-Alpine and Mediterranean plants are able to grow side by side. Visit the Burren Perfumery to see how this diversity is used to create organic perfumes, soaps, creams, and balms. See how fish is smoked in the Burren Smokehouse, and taste their home-smoked organic Irish salmon. Visit the Poulnabrone Dolmen, an ancient pre-Celtic portal tomb built in 3200 BC, and Caherconnell Fort, one of the best preserved forts in the region.
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's foremost natural attractions, stretch for eight kilometers along the Irish coast and rise up to two hundred meters in height. Walk the cliff edge paths and see amazing views of the Cliffs, the Aran Islands, and Galway Bay. Consider stopping by the local village of Doolin which is home to Doolin Cave and the largest stalactite in Europe, and the Rock Shop, which displays beatiful gemstones from Ireland and around the world.
Aillwee Caves
Visit Aillwee Caves and take a stroll through the beautiful limestone caverns underneath the heart of the Burren. Taste some award-winning creamy local cheese in the Farm Shop. Be guided by experienced falconers on a private Hawk Walk, or simply visit the Birds of Prey centre to watch daily flight displays of Ireland's fastest and most exciting native birds.
Limerick City
Briar Lodge is only a short drive away from Limerick, the cultural capital of Ireland's mid-west. Experience the history of Limerick in King John's Castle, see the art of the region in the Hunt Museum and the City Gallery, or purchase some local goods in the Milk Market.
Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is a 12th century castle which formerly was the seat of the Kings of Munster. Visit the well preserved round tower, the Cathedral, and the collections of Celtic art.