Burren’s hidden wildlife explored in new TG4 series
HIDDEN wildlife of the Burren is explored in a new series on TG4.
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Ireland’s first wildcat bones dating back 5,500 years uncovered in The Burren
Glencurran Cave in the Burren, County Clare, where the earliest directly dated wildcat (Felis silvestris) ever found in Ireland was discovered. Photograph: Ken Williams IRELAND’s first known wildcat bones dating back 5,500 have been located in The Burren.
Burren Visitor Centre celebrates 50 years of history and heritage
The Burren Visitor Centre in Kilfenora, County Clare, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday September 14 2025. For five decades, it has been a vital destination for visitors from around the world, offering a unique window into the geology, ecology, and history of the stunning Burren region. Famed for its breath-taking limestone pavements, rich …
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Burren’s Cliffs are the challenge in dare to abseil for MS Ireland
ADVENTURERS will descend quite literally on the spectacular Burren National Park later this month as MS Ireland hosts a cliff abseiling challenge to raise essential funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Two-day event celebrates tradition dry stone walling which has shaped The Burren
A two-day event focusing on the preservation and cultural significance of dry-stone walling in the Burren takes place this Saturday and Sunday (July 19th and 20th) at the Common Knowledge Centre in Kilfenora.
Burren Slow Food Festival simmers for twentieth run
*Burren Oysters. Photograph: Eamon Ward IRELAND’s longest-running slow food festival returns to the Burren for its twentieth year.
Pilot shuttle bus for Burren & Cliffs of Moher ‘has to remain a positive news story for North Clare’
A PILOT bus service for the Burren and Cliffs of Moher is expected to commence at the beginning of May and “will only work if people use the bus”.
Burren Smokehouse recognised at Great Taste Awards
BURREN Smoked Irish Eel from the Burren Smokehouse in Co Clare was the recipient of 3 stars at this year’s Great Taste Awards, the Guild of Fine Food has announced.
More promotion needed for Burren shuttle bus
GREATER ADVERTISING of the free shuttle bus to the Burren National Park is needed.
Geopark Academy puts focus on unique Burren landscape
The Burren in County Clare. Photograph: AirSwing Media GEOLOGY, history, ecology and future tourism development of the Burren is the focus of a major two-day event to take place next month.