What to do and see in Ennis, Province of Munster: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

July 6, 2021 Alice Mieles

Ennis (/ˈɛ.nɪs/; Irish: Inis, meaning "island") is the county town of Clare, Ireland. The Irish name is short for Inis Cluana Rámhfhada ("island of the long rowing meadow"). The town is on the River Fergus, north of where it enters the Shannon Estuary, 19 km (12 mi) from Shannon Airport. In 2016, Ennis had a population of 25,276, making it the largest town in Clare and the 12th largest in Ireland.
Restaurants in Ennis

1. Ennis Walking Tours

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Ennis Walking Tours

2019 Winner of "Best Walking Tour Experience - West of Ireland" (EU Irish Enterprise Awards)! Official walking tour guide for Rick Steves Ireland Tours and now in its 15th successful year of business Ennis Walking Tours is an exciting tourism initiative which runs lively and entertaining guided walking tours through the winding streets of the medieval town of Ennis in Co Clare. Jane O'Brien is an experienced local guide with a Masters in Local History -she leads you through the atmospheric streets and "bow-ways" of the town, while revealing the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town. Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots and discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past were closely linked to the town. Jane also runs pre-booked Haunted History Tours and Gourmet Walking Tours of Ennis. Please contact her for more information.

2. Drumcliffe Equestrian

Drumcliffe, Ennis Ireland +353 87 778 8162 [email protected] http://www.drumcliffeequestrian.ie
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Drumcliffe Equestrian

Reviewed By stuartm951 - Dublin, Ireland

On holidays from Dublin for 4 days, one of the activities on top of my wife and daughters list was horse riding, so after reading the reviews of Drumcliffe equestrian, I decided to book online for the 3 of us and I was so glad we did. From the moment we arrived we were met with a friendly smile and witty banter from the man himself Pat. Pat is a character that makes you feel at ease straight. Helping Pat are his 2 daughters and a handful of other girls from the centre. Covid procedures are in place on arrival and once suited and booted, our horses were brought in and before we new it we were walking around the indoor arena learning the techniques and being led by Pats team. The horses are fantastic and very calm, our 7 year old had never been on a horse before and was loving Polly. Once we were confident enough, Pat took us out into the fields on our trek with his team, who were always in total control and we felt extremely safe throughout our trek. As you can see from the photos, my wife and daughter had a ball and are still talking about the experience and are already planning to take a day trip from Dublin to do it all again. If travelling to Clare, make sure to visit Pat at Drumcliffe Equesrian. You won’t be disappointed.

3. Ballyhannon House

Quin, Ennis Ireland +353 86 440 1777 [email protected] http://www.ballyhannonhouse.com/
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Ballyhannon House

Horse-riding, Trekking, Trail-riding, Lessons, Horse-whispering ,Indoor Arena, All-Weather Gallop, Archery lessons, Suitable for Children and Adults, Quiet and Quality horses and ponies.15 Mins Drive from Shannon International Airport.30 Mins from The Cliffs of Moher and The Burren.Beautiful historic 13th Century Cistercian Abbey in local village - I mile away

4. Castlefergus Equestrian

Quin, Ennis Ireland +353 87 279 8313 [email protected] http://www.castlefergusequestrian.com
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Castlefergus Equestrian

Castlefergus Equestrian Centre,Quin,Co. Clare. Run by the O Brien Family. Horse Riding and Pony Trekking for all the family in the heart of the Irish Countryside. We're passionate about our horses and love sharing that experience with you. We ensure that all visitors have a fantastic horse riding experience. All levels of riding abilities, from beginners to advanced riders, small children, adults and seniors are welcome. Ride past a 15th century castle , in the fields with the sheep and baby lambs and Along the river banks of the River Rine. Situated 15 minutes drive from Shannon Airport. 40 minutes from the cliffs of Moher. 30 minutes from Limerick , 15 minutes from Ennis and 5 minutes drive from Dromoland Castle.

Reviewed By emmamee88

Regular visit here with my daughter who loves to ride on spangles the horse..well run family business would highly recommend it the anyone..the scenery along the treks is breathtaking..often deal with Sarah she is such a lady always a smile on her face and very pe professional. looking forward too our next visit already

5. Paddy Quinn's

7 Market Street, Ennis Ireland +353 65 682 8148
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Paddy Quinn's

Reviewed By NurseWestie - Rutherglen, United Kingdom

Lovely friendly traditional pub, staff where friendly and welcoming, nice roaring fire, perfect when the weather is inclement

6. Ollie's Tours

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Ollie's Tours

Walking, Foodie and Cultural Tours of Ennis, Ireland. Ollie and his team of local guides will help you uncover 800 years of history. Hear stories of the town passed on from generations of local families. Discover the secret foodie gems on the food tour. Feel like a local on the Ennis Cultural Experience tour. Travellers have consistently given Ollie's Tours high 5-star ratings. Find out why and book your tour today! Hear stories of the town passed on from generations of his family.

7. Nora Culligans

26 Abbey Street, Ennis V95 T446 Ireland +353 65 682 4954 https://www.noraculligans.com/
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Nora Culligans

Reviewed By A5071SLannec - Galway, Ireland

Visited here on a Saturday night very busy, live band and dj after we stayed out at the front bar ( in our 50's bit too packed for us )really enjoyed the music ,staff friendly and efficient

8. Escape Rooms Ennis

Quin Road Business Park Unit 7 Quin Road Unit 7, Block B,, Ennis V95 E161 Ireland +353 89 440 2259 [email protected] http://www.escaperoomsennis.com
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Escape Rooms Ennis

GROUP FUN & TEAM-BUILDING An escape room, also known as an "escape game", is a physical adventure game in which a group of players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objective of the room's theme. The Escape Game Experience is the ultimate team activity. Our rooms are used by corporate groups, sports teams, and groups of family and friends who are looking for something different to do together. Step into an immersive world where you have to use your wits, brain-power, and creative thinking. At Escape Rooms Ennis, all of our rooms are designed around Irish History & Folklore. You won't find rooms like these anywhere else!Escape Rooms Ennis was dreamed up by creative couple Connor & Sarah Donovan. They wanted to combine their love of Escape Games with a way to share Irish Folklore and History with visitors. Whether you are Irish, or just passing through, our games are designed to delight and entertain everyone!

Reviewed By geraldineg97

We played Under Siege, fantastic game, great fun and challenging. Great company to deal with, very prof

9. Ennis Friary

Ennis Friary Abbey Street, Ennis Ireland +353 65 682 9100 http://monastic.ie/history/ennis-ofm-friary/
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Ennis Friary

Reviewed By DGandSAG

We throughly enjoyed admiring the beautiful architectural ruins and reading the informative displays at the Ennis Friary. While there, it was easy to feel that the rest of the world melted away, as we took our time looking closely at the exhibits and ruins and reading all of the informative wall panels. Also, the friendly staff from the National Monuments Service who were on duty during our visit clearly had passions for history and for serving the public. Both staff members deserve a special shout-out, as they were incredibly helpful in explaining the history of the complex and the surrounding parts of Ennis. If you want to experience a peaceful place that transports you quietly back to another time, you'll enjoy a visit at the Ennis Friary.

10. The Clare Museum

Arthur's Row, Ennis Ireland +353 65 682 3382 http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/claremuseum
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The Clare Museum

Reviewed By peterwT8798QB

We visited the Clare Museum as part of a history project. We had a class of 12 year olds who were researching Clare and the War of Independence. Curator John Rattigan met us and gave us a very interesting talk. John also showed us artefacts and autograph books from the period. The pupils were captivated. We were very warmly welcomed by the Museum staff who were patient and answered all our questions. The children were captivated by the displays which are laid out in a very accessible manner. Clare Museum is a wonderful facility and we will be making a return visit in the near future. Highly recommended.

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