Trump International Golf Links & Hotel DoonbegCo. Clare, Ireland

The majestic Cliffs of Moher, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Located just north of Lahinch, the Cliffs rise from the Atlantic to heights of 214 m and stretch for 8 km along the coast.

The Cliffs claim one of the most astonishing views in Ireland, and on a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as are the valleys and hills of Connemara. While many visitors walk along the cliffs to take in these spectacular views, the scale and beauty of the cliffs can best be appreciated when viewed from sea level. Cruises along the cliffs, allowing viewing from this vantage point, run from Doolin. The sailing schedule is from April to October with sailing times depending on tides.

• Contact Information: Website: www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com  
• Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to The Cliffs of Moher, approximately 45 minutes.
• Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to Doolin for Cliffs of Moher cruise, approximately 1 hour.

A vast limestone plateau occupying an area of over one hundred square miles in North Clare, the Burren is home to various flora, both native species and those found only in other parts of the world, as well as many species of animals and birds.

Whilst in the Burren area, you may also want to visit:

Burren Smokehouse: See salmon being freshly smoked, and visit the gourmet store for cheeses, wines, and, of course, smoked salmon!

Contact Information:

• Telephone: +353 65 7074432
• Fax: +353 65 7074303
• Email: sales@burrensmokehouse.ie 
•  Website: www.burrensmokehouse.ie  
• Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to The Burren Smokehouse is approximately 40 minutes.

Burren Perfumery and Floral Center: See essential oils being distilled and blended, tour the unique herb garden which contains a large selection of native and exotic plants, and enjoy delicious, organic cuisine in the rose covered Tea Rooms in the grounds of the Perfumery.

• Contact Information: Telephone: +353 65 7089102
• Email: burrenperfumery@eircom.net 
•  Website: www.burrenperfumery.com 
•  Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour.

• The Burren

The Aran Islands, three small islands (Inisheer, Inishmaan, and Inishmore) located off the coast of the Burren, are ideal destinations for a day trip from Doonbeg.

Inisheer boasts an abundance of nesting birds, Inishmaan is a botanist’s dream, home to over 300 flowering plants, and Inishmore is highly regarded for its ancient stone forts and churches. Ferry service is available from Doolin Pier. The crossing takes less than 30 minutes to the nearest island, Inisheer, and there are several sailings daily from April to September. The crossing to Inishmore takes approximately one hour.

• Contact Information: Aran Islands Tourist Office
• Telephone: +353 99 61263
• Website: www.visitaranislands.com 
• Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club to Doolin Pier, approximately 1 hour.

Tour the 15th-century castle and its grounds then see the Folk Park which recreates rural life in 19th-century Victorian Ireland complete with vernacular buildings, examples of traditional crafts, and costumed characters.

Stay on into the evening for the four-course Medieval Banquet. Start the night with a goblet or two of mead and after the banquet sit back and enjoy the harp and fiddle performers. The Medieval Banquet can also be enjoyed at Knappogue Castle, Quin, a magnificent example of a medieval tower house. The castle is open from April to October. Take time before the banquet to stroll in the beautifully restored 19th-century walled garden.

• Contact Information: Shannon Heritage Centre
• Telephone: +353 61 360788
• Fax: +353 61 361020
• Website: www.shannonheritage.com 
• Journey Information: Journey time from Doonbeg Golf Club, approximately 1 hour.

• Bunratty Castle

The Loop Head peninsula on the west coast of County Clare juts into the Atlantic Ocean like a gnarled finger pointing westard. It is bounded on the north and west side by the Atlantic Ocean and the south by the River Shannon Estuary.

The Loophead lighthouse is like a sentinel overlooking the whole area. From the edge of the ocean your next stop is Boston with no dry land between here and there. The area is sparsely populated with Kilkee being the only center of population. The attractive villages encompassed on the peninsula, Cross, Carrigahold and Kilbaha are relatively small and untouched by development. The peninsula is extensively farmed, mainly with beef cattle and dairy herds.

Loop Head is the winner of the European Destination of Excellence 2010 and also the Irish Times Winner of the Best Place to Holiday in Ireland in 2013. It won this award for its beauty untouched, amazing activities and Eco friendly tourist area. 

40 minutes drive from Doonbeg.

The summer months bring all sorts of events and festivals such as the Willie Keane Festival (traditional music and Irish set dancing), the Doonbeg Jazz Festival, and the Doolin Folk Festival as well as active pursuits such as horse riding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling, canoeing, windsurfing, orienteering, and archery.

A huge number of festivals and events take place in the summer months in and around Doonbeg. The most famous of these are the Willie Keane Festival (traditional music and Irish set dancing), the Doonbeg Jazz Festival, and the Doolin Folk Festival.

WINTER

• Russell Memorial Weekend
• www.michorussellweekend.ie/

This annual festival is held in Doolin, County Clare, in remembrance of Micho Russell, the world-famous traditional musician. Organised by the Doolin community since 1995, it is a landmark on the traditional festival calendar as one of the earliest festivals of the year. It also hosts some of the best of traditional entertainment and attracts musicians from around the country.

SPRING

• Fleadh Nua
• Www.Fleadhnua.Com

Fleadh Nua moved to Ennis, County Clare in 1974. The festival's programme of activities include educational workshops in music, song and dance, exhibitions, lectures, film shows, and more, with something for every one of the 50,000 patrons to enjoy.

SUMMER

Doonbeg International Jazz Festival

Now in its 8th year, the International Jazz Festival attracts visitors from all over to enjoy a weekend of swing, Dixie, and jazz featuring bands from Ireland, Britain, and Europe. All the pubs and restaurants in the Doonbeg village will have non-stop music throughout the weekend. In addition to the scheduled performances (which are all free of charge), there will be jam sessions, open air music, barbeque, and street entertainment.

 Willie Clancy Summer School

• Www.Setdancingnews.Net/Wcss

The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, the school runs a full program of lectures, recitals, dances, and exhibitions. All events are held in and near Miltown Malbay, County Clare.

Galway Arts Festival 

 www.galwayartsfestival.ie

Galway, long considered a centre of cultural excellence, is proud to host Ireland's largest and most prestigious annual arts festival. A stunning fortnight of cultural activity and celebration, the festival features writers, artists, performers, and musicians from Canada, England, France, Scotland, and the USA who join those from Ireland in creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature, and music.

Galway Races

Www.Galwayraces.Com

The Galway Races is one of the greatest and most lavish Irish Racing Festivals – a fixture in the Irish racing world calendar. It is not only a fabulous sporting event, but also a unique social occasion, with great atmosphere and craic, attracting both the racegoer and non-racegoer alike.