Top 8 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Doolin, Province of Munster

January 14, 2022 Agatha Simes

Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn) is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a noted centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area. The area was officially classified as part of the West Clare Gaeltacht (an Irish-speaking community) until 1956, and, due to trade with the Aran Islands, maintained a strong connection to it until the 1990s.
Restaurants in Doolin

1. The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company

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The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company

Be Adventurous with North Clare Sea Kayaking! Come and experience all that County Clare has to offer with our fantastic guided sea kayaking tours along the stunning coastline of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way as well as spectacular lakes within the County. Based in Doolin, just minutes from the Cliffs of Moher, we provide all necessary equipment for our tours, including top of the range Necky brand kayaks! Come and experience the amazing scenery and wildlife that County Clare has to offer!! So join us for a tour, experience isn't necessary but a sense of adventure is! Now offering Guided Mountain BIking Tours in the Burren - experience the Wild Atlantic Way and the Burren in a new way!

2. Irish Crafts

Doolin V95 W9N2 Ireland +353 65 707 5836 [email protected] http://www.irishcraftsonline.com
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Irish Crafts

The perfect stop for stress free shopping and a relaxing cuppa & cake! Huge selection of Crafts, Design & Textiles. Free Parking, Tax Free Shopping, Worldwide Shipping , Expert Advice. Carrying brands including McConnell,Enibas, Solvar, Wild Goose, Foxford Woolen Mills, Mucross Weavers, Studio Donegal, Ireland’s Eye, Castle Arch pottery, Irish Handmade Glass & Aran Woollen Mills, Aran Crafts, Lee River as well as many more!

Reviewed By murphytravels3210 - San Francisco, United States

We purchased several blankets and sweaters on our visit to the shop. Everything was top notch quality and the shipping arrived exactly when scheduled! You can't go wrong here....and the people?? They are super helpful with shopping and so nice and fun!! Natalie even gave us a ride to the Pub in the pouring rain!!! This is a shop not to be missed!

3. Private Drive Chauffeur

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Private Drive Chauffeur

We offer private sight seeing day tours of Ireland's west coast . We cater for 1 to 5 people in our luxury Mercedes Limos. Safe and comfortable travel that is provided by trained local guides. Our guides will customize your day trip to ensure that you have a truly authentic experience of Ireland. One of our most popular day tours includes the Cliffs of Moher, Burren National park and Aran Islands. We visit castles, ring-forts, abbeys, portal dolmens & picturesque Irish villages like Doolin, Ennistymon, Lahinch, Ballyvaughan and Kinvara . We are also available for airport transfers and extended tours.

4. The Clare Jam Company

Luogh North, Doolin Ireland +353 65 707 4778 https://www.facebook.com/The-Clare-Jam-Company-638087912938304/
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The Clare Jam Company

Reviewed By CCRabit - London, United Kingdom

Great little shop with an incredible selection of jams, marmaldes, mustards and chutneys. Location is truly unique in one of the most beautiful locations. Very warm service and an overall great experience. A must visit for anyone in the area :)

5. Doolin Music House

R478, Aughiska More, Ireland, Doolin V95 WY06 Ireland +353 86 824 1085 [email protected] http://www.doolinmusichouse.com/
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Doolin Music House

Christy Barry and his partner Sheila have entertained friends and musicians at their home for many years, sitting around the fire playing music and telling stories. Although the pub sessions are extremely popular they realized that many of their visitors preferred to listen to traditional music in the intimate environment of their home. As a result of this they decided to open up their atmospheric home to visitors so they can experience local Irish music in the relaxed surroundings of their home. Christy talks and discusses the history of traditional Irish music and plays great tunes. Visitors can enjoy the experience of visiting a local home, enjoying local company and listening to a good traditional music session around the fire. Sheila is an artist and her works surround the rooms in the house creating a truly art home atmosphere.

Reviewed By J639BOjackier - Montreal, Canada

What could be more authentic than to be welcomed into an Irish musician's home and treated to an evening of music and stories? Christy and Shelagh welcomed us warmly and treated us to trad music, wonderful stories of days gone by, and some smoked salmon, delicious local cheeses and wine. Thanks for one of the most authentic experiences I've enjoyed so far in Ireland. Not to be missed!

6. The Doolin Chocolate Shop

Fisher Street, Doolin Ireland +353 61 922 080 [email protected] http://www.wildeirishchocolates.com/
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The Doolin Chocolate Shop

Reviewed By kathy49

The chocolate is very tasty and Noreen, the shop keeper, is unique. She will frequently request a song or music and your reward is a piece of chocolate. Only place we visited in Ireland where you may sing for your chocolate if you choose.

7. O'Connors Pub

Fisher Street, Doolin Ireland +353 65 707 4168 [email protected] http://www.gusoconnorsdoolin.com
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O'Connors Pub

Reviewed By jannaimcc2017

We stopped in here just as a tour bus of people was finishing up their meals: the staff were very helpful and let us know that if we waited a few minutes we would get a great table. Super helpful friendly staff, good cider and tasty food, would be a great spot for a session!

8. Doolin Cave

Doolin Waves Craggycorradan East, Doolin V95 RP29 Ireland +353 65 707 5761 [email protected] http://doolincave.ie/
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Doolin Cave

Discover Doolin Cave, an extraordinary underground caving experience in the Burren, County Clare. Take a fully guided tour of one of Europe’s most compelling cave attractions, and go over 200 feet under the limestone of the Burren landscape. Travel back in time over 350 million years and see how the Burren was formed. You’ll journey through a system of passages before emerging in a large chamber which is home to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Great Stalactite - which was once beautifully described as “the palest gleam in the darkest deep”. It is the longest free-hanging stalactite in the northern hemisphere! At 7.3 metres long and weighing an estimated 10 tonnes, it naturally suspends from the cave ceiling like a chandelier. It is hard to believe that this enormous calcite formation was formed from a single drop of water over hundreds of thousands of years. Take the opportunity to experience the third-largest stalactite in the world, on a Doolin Cave Tour!

Reviewed By mariemG5117LM

Doolin caves are a real treat. Perfect for a rainy day. The guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the caves, it made the experience really interesting and fun. The stalactite is a must see. Unbelievable to see it up close. The history of it is extraordinary and to be able to travel safely into caves that are over 250,000 years old is amazing. Well done doolin caves for bringing this to the public.

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