WELCOME to The Daily Click, where we put the spotlight on businesses in County Clare with an online shop. The Clare Echo is asking local people to get behind Clare businesses, and to think local before visiting international shopping websites. Today, we are showcasing local businesses offering great days out in Clare. Go ahead, give them a click and explore some of the unique offerings that would make for a very thoughtful Christmas present.
This series is part of The Clare Echo’s #clickforclare initiative, supported by Local Enterprise Office Clare.
Business name: Climb It
Who they are: Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor, Brian Bateson, is passionate about outdoor instruction and passing on what he has learned to other people.
Where they are located: The Burren
What they sell: Instruction and guiding in rock-climbing, mountaineering and hill-walking.
Where I can find them: https://climbit.ie/
Business name: Loophead Alpacas
Who they are: Alpaca & Horses Farm on the Wild Atlantic Way
Where they are located: Kilfearagh, near Kilkee
What they sell: Alpaca visit and Spinning or Dyeing Workshop
Where I can find them: https://www.facebook.com/loopheadalpacas/
Business name: Scattery Island Tours
Who they are: A family business, owned and operated by a descendant of Scattery Island.
Where they are located: Kilrush
What they sell: Scattery Island Ferry Service, tours of Scattery Island, group bookings, school tours, corporate days out, gift vouchers
Where I can find them: https://scatteryislandtours.com/
Business name: Escape Rooms Shannon
Who they are: An interactive adventure game in which a group of players enter an immersive environment (the “room”) with a mission to accomplish.
Where they are located: Online
What they provide: Immersive Group Adventures in Shannon, Co. Clare. Brain-Boosting Puzzle-Solving, teamwork, imagination, and thrills. For family friends, co-workers and teams.
Where I can find them: https://www.escaperoomsshannon.com/
Business name: Doolin 2 Aran Ferries
Who they are: Ferry company run by Garrihy family sailing daily to the Aran Islands from Doolin from March to the end of October/early November
Where they are located: Doolin
What they sell: Day trips, Cliffs of Moher cruise, daily sailings
Where I can find them: https://www.doolin2aranferries.com/
Business name: Cliffs of Moher Walking Tours
Who they are: Leading hikes on the lesser known paths of the Cliffs of Moher
Where they are located: Liscannor
What they sell: A tailored hike of the Cliffs of Moher area varying from 6 – 15 km focusing on flora/fauna & the history of this majestic site.
Where I can find them: https://cliffsofmoherwalkingtours.ie/
Business name: Fun Kidz Klub
Who they are: Indoor soft play centre for kids, babies and toddlers
Where they are located: Ennis
What they sell: Kids active play area, baby and toddler play area, birthday parties and school tours catered for, onsite café
Where I can find them: https://www.funkidzklub.ie/
Business name: Nevsail
Who they are: Outdoor adventure activities
Where they are located: Kilkee
What they sell: Kayaking, Canoeing, Treasure Hunt, Rock Climbing, Coasteering, Surfing, Archery, Zorbing, Sailing, Wind Suring and much much more!
Where I can find them: http://www.nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
Business name: Ollie’s Tours
Who they are: Offering tours in popular destinations around County Clare
Where they are located: Ennis
What they sell: A variety of tours including areas such as Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Ennis and the Aran Islands
Where I can find them: https://olliestours.com/
Business name: Doolin Ferry Company
Who they are: Father & Son Bill and Liam O’Brien. The original Doolin Ferry Company since 1970
Where they are located: Doolin
What they sell: Aran Island sailings, Cliffs of Moher cruises
Where I can find them: https://doolinferry.com/
Business name: Emerald Irish Tours
Who they are: A family operated tour business, run by Martina and Carmel Haugh.
Where they are located: Kilkee
What they sell: Small and personal scenic tours of Ireland, airport or hotel transfers, corporate event transport
Where I can find them: https://emeraldirishtours.com/
