Lisdoonvarna, County Clare

Lisdoonvarna - Lios Dúin Bhearna - The Enclosure of the Gap Fort

Location of Lisdoonvarna

Lisdoonvarna Town is located in the West of Ireland in County Clare. Situated on the edge of the Burren makes it a popular holiday resort.

History of Lisdoonvarna

Lisdoonvarna is true to its Irish name as it is steep in history with many ring forts in the area. Lisdoonvarna is Ireland's best known spa town and has a history of people traveling to this town to bath and drink the mineral waters to provide relief to ailments. It may be as a result of the many visitors to the area that the Matchmaking Festival began and is still occurring on a yearly basis in the area. Lisdoonvarna is a perfect base for touring the beautiful sights that County Clare has to offer the visitor.