Family things to do near Fanore, Co. Clare

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Fanore Beach

Open dates vary · Check official times Clare 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesNeighbouring the seaside village of Fanore in County Clare, Fanore Beach is a stunning sandy beach that introduces the Caher River to the Atlantic.

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Aloha Surf School

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanore · Clare 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesSurfing with Aloha Surf School in Fanore, County Clare allows surfers to escape the masses and enjoy a surfing adventure.

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Bishop’s Quarter Beach

Ballyvaughan · Clare 18 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated Mostly outdoor Just turn up

Why it matchesThe beach is located a few miles past Ballyvaughan village on the R447 road from Ballyvaughan to Fanore and is accessed by a narrow byroad.

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Cliffs Of Moher, Doolin, Ireland

Open dates vary · Check official times Ennis · Clare 14 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Mostly outdoor Booking required

Why it matchesExplore Ireland's famous Cliffs of Moher with coastal walks, viewing platforms, and a visitor centre.

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Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballysteen ED · Clare 29 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 2-3 hours Indoor & outdoor Check opening details

Why it matchesFamily pet farm and leisure park near the Cliffs of Moher featuring animals and play areas.

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Lisdoonvarna Spa Wells Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Lisdoonvarna · Clare 19 min drive Check price
Suits all ages 1-2 hours Indoor & outdoor No booking needed

Why it matchesExplore local history, sample sulphur mineral waters, relax by the river and enjoy the children's play area and tea room.

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Bay SUP

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballyvaughan · Clare 16 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesStand up paddle boarding is a traditional Hawaiian sport and is currently the world’s fastest growing water sport.

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Aran Islands - Inisheer - Inis Oírr

Open dates vary · Check official times Galway About 20 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesLocated 8km off the coast of County Clare, Inisheer is an island of sheer beauty embedded in Irish history.

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Burren Outdoor Education Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Turlough · Clare 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Burren Outdoor Education Centre, based at Bell Harbour, County Clare, offers a wide range of adventure and outdoor activities which include caving, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, snorkelling, body boarding, raft.

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Moher Hill Open Farm

Open dates vary · Check official times Liscannor · Clare 29 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMoher Hill Open Farm is beautifully situated overlooking Liscannor Bay in County Clare.

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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026

Tue 1 Sept 2026 – Wed 30 Sept 2026 · Check official times Lisdoonvarna · Clare 18 min drive Free
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Why it matchesThe festival is over 165 years old and couldn't be more different from online dating services.

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Into the Burren Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanore · Clare 4 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesInto the Burren tours are led by Kathleen, a national tour guide with a love of local history and storytelling.

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Caher Bridge Garden

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanore · Clare 7 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCaher Bridge Garden is a delightful, award-winning garden nestled in the heart of the Burren near Fanore, County Clare.

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Irish Mountaineering Academy

Open dates vary · Check official times Doolin · Clare 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIrish Mountaineering Academy in County Clare, provide professional rock climbing training for all levels of climbers at one of the best coastal limestone climbing areas in the world.

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Burren Mountain Tours

Open dates vary · Check official times Fanore · Clare 3 min drive Check price
Suitable for families; no specific age range is stated 1-2 hours Mostly outdoor Check opening details

Why it matches90 minute driving experience over a private mountain in the Burren where you learn what is it like to live and farm in the Burren from a local family.

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