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Ennis is the capital town of County Clare. Do you know what river flows through it?

River Fergus. The River Fergus run through the centre of the town and is known for its trout and salmon fishery. At one time, small boats used to make their way up the river from the Shannon and dock at the centre of the town.

One of Ireland's major airports is in Co. Clare. Which one?

Shannon Airport. Shannon Airport is the most western airport in Europe and is located in Rineanna, Co. Clare. Shannon Airport came into operation in 1942 when it became Ireland's first transatlantic airport.

What town is the birthplace of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland?

Killaloe. Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, was born in Killaloe around 940. He was the son of one of the royal free tribesmen of Munster. When his father and brother died, the kingship passed to Brian and he became the king of the Kingdom of Munster. He died in 1014.

What is Ireland's Durty Nelly's?

Pub and Restaurant. Durty Nelly's is a famous pub and restaurant beside Bunratty Castle in the Bunratty area of Co. Clare. According to legend, Nelly is the one who introduced poteen into Ireland.

What is the Burren?

Limestone Plateau. The Burren is indeed a limestone plateau with an area of about 100 square miles. Edmund Ludlow once said that it was a country where there is not water enough to drown a man, wood enough to hang one, nor earth enough to bury him.

Which castle has been famous for its medieval banquets?

Bunratty Castle. Bunratty Castle was built in 1425 and has been furnished with 15th and 16th furniture. All year-round, banquets have traditionally been held there with authentic medieval music and song.

Where in Co. Clare is the annual Matchmakers Festival held?

Lisdoonvarna. The festival draws numerous single people from around the world in the hope that they will find a partner. (I'm not sure if this happens very often). Lisdoonvarna is in the heart of the Burren and has the only natural spa water in Ireland.

Which village in Co. Clare is referred to as the Capital of Traditional Irish Music?

Doolin. Doolin is a small fishing village on the northwest of Clare. Doolin Cave contains one of the largest stalactites in the world with a length of over 6.5 meters.

From where does Spanish Point get its name?

Execution of the Spanish Armada survivors. In 1588, Sir Turloch O’Brien and Boethius Clancy, High Sheriff of Clare, executed the survivors of the Spanish Armada shipwreck. The town is also the birthplace of Dr. Patrick Hillary, former President of Ireland.

The Shannon Ferry sails from Tarbert in Co. Kerry to what town in Co. Clare?

Killimer. The ferry crosses the Shannon River from Tarbert to Killimer and vice-versa. The 20-minute crossing saves an 85-mile journey if travelling by road.