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| Doolin Dúlainn |
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| Irish grid reference R066965 |
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| Province: | Munster | |
| County: | County Clare | |
| Elevation: | 20 m (66 ft) | |
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Doolin (Dúlainn in Irish) is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a noted centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its three pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area.
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Doolin is one of three places (Galway and the village of Rossaveal on the northwest shore of Galway Bay are the others) with ferry services to the Aran Islands, which are visible from the town. Doolin is also close to the Cliffs of Moher, and a bus service between Galway and Limerick/Ennis calls at both Doolin and the cliffs in each direction. The area is at the south-western corner of the Burren region.
The Aille River runs from the hills of the Burren down past Doolin to meet the sea. The small Crab Island is a short distance out from Doolin Harbor, barren except for the remains of a 19th century stone constabulary outpost.
Layout
The scattered village of Doolin comprises three parts along with a harbour:
- "The Harbour" is the departing point for boat trips to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. There is also a very good campsite near by.
- "Fisher Street" has O'Connor's Pub.
- "Fitz's Cross" Where there is a hostel, campsite and two new hotels and another pub which opened in 2006/2007
- "Roadford" has McGann's and Mc Dermott's pubs, three restaurants, two hostels and a number of B&Bs.
Pubs
The three pubs are Gus O'Connor's, McDermott's and McGann's. The Micho Russell Festival Weekend is held each year after the last Friday in February. A fourth pub, the Fitzpatrick has been added at the edge of town.
 Gus O'Connor's pub in Doolin, Ireland. Pub was founded in 1832. |
 McDermott's pub in Doolin, Ireland. Pub was founded in 1867. |
 McGann's in Doolin, Ireland. Pub was founded in 1976.website |
Doolin Cave
The Great Stalactite at Doolin Cave was discovered in 1952. Measuring 7.3 metres (23 feet) in length, it is recognised as being the longest stalactite in the Northern hemisphere.[citation needed] Doolin cave was discovered by English pot-holers exploring the honeycomb of caves tunnelled by the rivers that run underground through the soft limestone of the Burren. Doolin Cave is managed in an eco-friendly manner, and visitor numbers are limited.[citation needed]
 The Great Stalactite at Doolin Cave. |
 The entrance to Doolin Cave. |
People
Musicians associated with Doolin, who have lived there or played in its pubs, include Micho Russell and his brothers Packie and Gussie, Sharon Shannon, Davy Spillane, Eoin O'Neill, Niall Sheedy, Steve Wickham of The Waterboys and Michel Bonamie.
Popular culture
Doolin is the main setting for the PlayStation 3 game Folklore. According to the game's storyline, the Netherworld, the world of the dead is a realm that can only be accessed from one place in the world, the sea-side village of Doolin.
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