Info on Kilkee and Kilrush

Irish 57 · Veteran Member

Info on Kilkee and Kilrush

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish 57,

Kilkee is a small beach resort town with a population of about 1,500. In the summer and on nice weekends the Irish swell the population looking for fun, sun and sandcastles. It has a very nice beach surrounded by some cliffs, with walks available along the coast.

Kilrush is a market town with a population of less than 3,000. It has a good harbor and marina from which boats take tourists on dolphin-watching tours and for tours of Scattery Island.

Either place would be fine for an overnight stay.

Michele

Irish 57 · Veteran Member

Thanks Michele!! Once again you've been a great help.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish 57,

You're welcome. I hope you find just the right place for your overnight stay.

Michele

Dana Ballentine · Member

There's a small town called Cooraclare, just up the way from Kilrush (15 min) that has wonderful traditional music on Wed and Sat at Kelly's Pub. When we were there, people from adjacent towns came and had an impromptu jam session starting at 10:00pm. Multi-generaltional; a mix of instrumental, voice, and poetry. Well worth it. It spoiled us from there on out. Have a wonderful time, wherever you find yourself.
dana

Irish 57 · Veteran Member

I was thinking of staying at Hillcrest View in Kilrush. Anyone been there?

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish 57,

Hillcrest View is listed on my "Lodgings" page and reviewed in my book. I have stayed there and it is a lovely B&B with nice hosts.

Michele

Irish 57 · Veteran Member

Since Hillcrest View is out (all booked for my Aug 5 date) I've sent out inquiries to the following B&B's :

Clarke's in Kilrush
Ashgrove in Kilrush

BayView in Kilkee (this one is in the town with a view of the Atlantic. It is supposingly above the pub. Noise?????)

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish 57,

I would be worried about noise when staying in a room over a pub.

Michele

Irish 57 · Veteran Member

Yes, I thought about the noise over the pub. Decided on Nolan's in Kilkee. Here's what I have booked:

2 nights in Kilkenny @Alcantra
2 nights in Kenmare @ Driftwood B&B
2 Nights in Dingle @ Heaton's Guesthouse
1 Night in Kilkee @ Nolan's B&B
1 night in Bunratty @ Bunratty Lodge

Now all we have to do is wait for July!!!!

Michele Erdvig · Host

Irish 57,

I am glad to hear you reservations are finally made. I do suggest reconfirming a week or so before your trip as that will reassure you and your hosts. It sounds like everything is in place for your trip. Do you have your car rental yet? July will be here before you know it!

Michele