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Clare's
Rock hostel and private shared self-catering accommodation provides
private ensuite rooms for couples and families in a safe clean and
comfortable environment.
It
is best suited to those with their own transport as there are no
buses coming to Carron.
We also have dormitory type accommodation available in the original
hostel built in 1998.
The
hostel is located in the rural village of Carron at the top of the
Burren mountains and is part of a traditional Burren farm.
The
village was the birthplace of Michael Cusack the founder of the
G.A.A.(Gaelic Athletic Association). In the hostel there is a colours
museum with jerseys from every county in Ireland, including the
colours of New York and London as both participate in the championships.
The
Burren way (marked walking trail) passes through Carron. Along the
trail you can see, Parknabinnia wedge tomb, Chathair Chomain stone
fort, the largest Turlough (disappearing lake) in western europe,
fullachta fia (ancient cooking site), and large areas of limestone
pavement.
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Poulnabrone
Dolman (above) is probably Clare's best known rock. Hence
the name Clare's Rock.
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Clare's
rock is the ideal base to see the many wonderful sites of
Clare, especially the Burren region and the Cliffs of Moher.
It is only 50 minutes drive from Shannon airport, 30 minutes
from the Cliffs of Moher and 50 minutes from Galway city.
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Clare's
Rock Hostel is open from March to December for prebooked accommodation.
(Check-in by appointment)
Main tourist season is from May 1st - Sept 30. (office opened daily)
Phone
bookings can be made all day.
(Check-in 5pm to 10pm or at a pre-arranged time).
Adult
groups are catered for all year round.
Under
18's with parents only.
No
parties.
Clare's Rock Hostel is an IHH
member and is Failte Ireland approved.
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to the hostel are welcome to come onto the farm where they can
see the system of farming that has been handed down through
the centuries to help maintain the Burren as it is today, rich
in flora with crystal clear spring wells. |
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