Lahinch, situated 18 miles from Ennis (heading west) and just south of the Cliffs of Moher is well recommended for kiters – both land and water based. |
| Lahinch, has one main beach which is serviced by a large car park, promenade and a lifeguard station. The beach is long and wide with firm sand and few stones so don't despair if you arrive when the tide is in because the water covers the entire beach as it laps against the large rocks on the shoreline. The beach is only accessible from the promenade and thankfully for those with sporting equipment there are ramps down onto it.
There are smaller inlets further along from Lahinch heading towards the Cliffs of Moher that are less crowded but can be too small for kite buggying. |
Duncannon Beach |
Duncannon Beach with car |
BloKart |
Lahinch, is a hotspot for surfing, windsurfing and kayaking and more recently for kite flyers either in the water or on the beach. Thanks to the usual onshore wind and the wideness of the beach it is big enough to accommodate both the onlookers and the sporty types! For those in buggys, the length of the beach combined with the lack of ripples ensures you have a clear run (except for the pedestrians so move further away from the promenade!).
A trip to Sea World located on the promenade is well recommended either to relax strained or flexed muscles in the jacuzzi or to have a swim while waiting for the tide to recede. But be warned it can be filled with kids and families if it’s raining outside! Alternatively, you could play golf in one of the many courses located on the outskirts of the town or in the pitch and putt course. |
Given that Lahinch is a seaside town it offers the usual types of accommodation – hotels, self-catering, B&B’s, a hostel and a camping and caravan park. The camping and caravan park (open May – Sept) has a limited number of spaces for tents and the facilities available are basic but clean. The Lahinch hostel, centrally located is clean and secure and provides cooking facilities, and a TV room. In addition, the hostel owners are currently building extra facilities for surfers etc such as outdoor showers and a safe storage area for equipment.
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There are plenty of restaurants, hotels and pubs to choose from, but our local haunt while in Lahinch was O’Looney’s situated on the promenade. Its catchphrase of Surf, Seafood and Stout was enough to grab our attention and as a result would recommend it for good food, drink and music. Due to its location it offers great views of the surfers, kayakers etc when you want to take a break from it! It is also the venue for one of the town’s nightclubs which is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Being so close the Doolin and Lisdoonvarna, Lahinch is home to traditional Irish music and it is to be heard in most pubs and hotels every night should you wish to indulge in it.
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The famous Cliffs of Moher are just 10 km from Lahinch and are worth a trip but only if the weather is clear! Also the nearby towns of Doolin and Lisdoonvarna are well recommended especially during the festival season – the traditional Irish music festival in Doolin or the Bachelor Festival in Lisdoonvarna. For those in search of other beaches, try heading south to either Milltown Malbay or Kilkee.
For a more educational yet interesting trip, a tour of the Ardnacrusha / Shannon Power Station is advised.
For further information see the following sites:
www.lahinchfailte.com
www.lahinch.org |
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