Top Western Ireland Attractions & Museums

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Ireland’s most impressive biodiversity hotspots with pre-booked admission tickets to Burren Nature Sanctuary. Discover a hidden oasis filled with rich local flora and fauna, from wildflowers and orchids to rugged meadows and a fairytale-like woodland. Entry includes a complimentary audio guide and a twice-daily meet-and-greet with the reserve’s animal residents.

Learn about film history during a visit to The Quiet Man Museum in Cong, in the west of Ireland. Skip-the-line with a priority access ticket and explore the museum, devoted to the 1952 film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne. See original artifacts from the movie, newspaper articles about the filming in Cong, and film-inspired costumes.

Explore the unique story of The Burren, one of Ireland's most compelling landscapes, where creviced grey rock meets the wild Atlantic Ocean. The Exhibition introduces visitors to one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena, covering the geology, formation, fauna & array of flowers, where native species flourish alongside Arctic, Alpine & Mediterranean plants. It also covers the history of the Burren people, their monuments, archaeology & culture. Exclusive short film by naturalist, Éamon de Buitléar, splendidly presents the Burren Landscape while Digital Story Trails are available via QR code. Headphones must be worn - not provided. The Burren Exhibition offers "a wonderful introduction to what makes this UNESCO Global Geopark so special." The Burren Visitor Centre is a not-for-profit enterprise run by the community & is the licensed information point for North Clare offering bespoke advice on what to see, where to go, as well as directions, maps & discount vouchers.