Balally House B&B

30/05/2026

An hour drive from Balally House

✨ Celebrating 20 years of Doolin Cave today 🎉

Today marks 20 years since Doolin Cave first opened to the public - sharing the magic of the Great Stalactite with visitors from around the world.

What started as a small family idea became a journey of protecting and showcasing one of the Burren’s most unique natural wonders 💚

Over the past two decades, we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors underground, and seeing the sense of wonder on people’s faces still never gets old.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, supported, shared photos, told friends about us, or made Doolin Cave part of their Wild Atlantic Way adventure ✨

And don’t forget - to celebrate 20 years in business, you can get 20% off all cave tours today using the code 20YEARS.

30/05/2026

30 mins from Balally House

We love to see it, people out making the most of this weather 🙌 cruising daily 😍

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

A temperature of 28.6 degrees was recorded at Shannon Airport on Monday, provisionally breaking the record for the highest temperature ever documented in the month of May by Met Éireann.

Ireland’s previous record of 28.4 degrees had been set at Ardfert in Co Kerry in 1997.

A spokesperson for Met Éireann said that the record being broken again on Tuesday is “not out of the question”, with the forecast generally ranging between 20 and 28 degrees, but possibly stretching to the 29 degree mark in parts of the country.

30/05/2026

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15/05/2026

🚌 Explore Clare Stress-Free! The Burren & Cliffs Explorer is BACK for 2026! 🌍✨💛💙

Ready to discover the magic of North and West Clare without the hassle of driving? The ultimate sustainable summer shuttle service officially returns on Thursday, May 21, 2026! 🥳

Whether you are a local heading to the beach or a visitor ticking off bucket-list sights, this bus connects you directly to our most iconic landscapes and vibrant villages until September 20, 2026.

📍 Where Can You Go?
The 2026 route has expanded to include even more brilliant stops:
🥾 Top Attractions: Discover world-class sights on VisitClare.ie, including the Burren National Park & Cliffs of Moher Experience.
🌊 New for 2026: Ennistymon & Spanish Point.
🏡 Beloved Towns & Villages: Ballyvaughan, Corofin, Carran, Kilfenora, Doolin, Liscannor, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, and Miltown Malbay.
🌱 Why Hop Onboard?
Eco-Friendly: Protect our region with eco-friendly travel options.
Stress-Free: Forget about parking hassles at busy tourist hot spots.
Flexible: Explore spectacular coastal walks, traditional music pubs, and artisan shops at your own pace.

Brought to you by Clare County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with the support of Fáilte Ireland.

Tag your travel buddy in the comments below! 👇

Full details on routes, timetables, and itineraries are available at: www.cliffsofmoher.ie/burren-and-cliffs-of-moher-explorer
Clare County Council Fáilte Ireland Discover Ireland The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Cliffs of Moher Experience

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15/05/2026

07/05/2026

15 mini drive from Balally House

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On the 17th of May, we mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary voyages in modern history. ⚓

In 1976, explorer Tim Severin set sail from Ireland in a traditional leather boat, retracing the legendary journey of St. Brendan the Navigator, and demonstrating that Irish monks may have reached North America nearly 1,000 years before Columbus.

The expedition took over a year, but it reshaped our understanding of early exploration. And the very boat that made it possible, the Brendan Boat, is now on display at Craggaunowen.

But this was only one chapter in Severin’s remarkable career. He went on to recreate the voyages of Sindbad, Jason and the Argonauts, and even journeyed across the Pacific on a bamboo raft! All to test whether ancient legends could have been real!

Curious to learn more about his incredible adventures? Dive deeper here:
👉 https://timseverin.net/

Plan your visit to Craggaunowen and see the Brendan Boat for yourself. ⚓

www.craggaunowen.ie

27/04/2026

Are you visiting Shannon?

This is a great opportunity to hear some Irish mythology at the beginning or end of your holiday to Ireland.

Only a few minutes from the airport and be entertained by a local Storyteller.

Discover the history, magic, folklore, and rich cultural heritage of Shannon, Co Clare and Ireland through this engaging storytelling session.

This is available to book every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning
starting 9am at Starbucks (near the Airport).
Only 5 mins drive from us, here at Balally House.