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The Burren is a limestone karst region, internationally renowned for its geological features, archaeological remains and magnificent flora. The region encompasses 360 km2 of gently inclined plateau with a further 200 km2 of lowland to the east of the plateau. The word "Burren" or “an Bhoireann” in Irish means Great Rock.
More than 700 different flowering plants and ferns have been recorded in the Burren. Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean plants grow together – and even in mid-winter, there are flowers in bloom.
The Burren is a region of outstanding international significance for its geology, natural history and archaeology. Over 6,000 years of history are here with farmsteads from the Stone Age and the Iron Age, megalithic tombs, churches, abbeys and high crosses, and castles and fortresses. The fame of the Burren is in its rock gardens and its shoreline, its limestone, grasslands and hazel woods as well as its abundant and unique set of flora.
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www.irelandmidwest.com/clare/features/theburren.htm
www.burrenbeo.com
http://www.burrenpage.com
http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie/clare
http://www.ireland.ie

NEARBY VILLAGES
Dooneen is a few minutes away from the picturesque sea-side harbour villages of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare (4 miles) and Kinvara, Co. Galway, (7 miles) both convenient for shopping. Located on the coast side of the Ballyvaughan-Kinvara route, a small road leads to the house from the main road.
Ballyvaughan
This village and small port on the southern shores of Galway Bay is a convenient centre for exploring the fascinating surrounding area of the Burren and the magnificent coast-line. Ballyvaughan is one of the most beautiful and peaceful villages on the west coast of Ireland. The village has excellent restaurants serving mostly locally caught seafood and specialties such as Burren lamb. There are several pubs, including the legendary O’Loghlens, one of the best preserved and most authentic pubs in Ireland. Some pubs provide regular sessions of traditional music. The harbour is mostly used by pleasure craft. There is sea fishing.
Kinvara
A most attractive sea-port, with a good harbour. This lovely village is dominated by the finely restored Dunguaire Castle. Attractive walks nearby include the Durrus and Aughinish peninsulas.
New Quay
A delightful peninsula, with magnificent sea views along the famous Flaggy Shore. There are some magnificent walks, which include sight of the extraordinary variety of wildlife here, including the large numbers of swans, herons, oystercatchers, and many other birds. Also otters and dolphins. New Quay has an outstanding pub restaurant serving seafood.

And some time make the time to drive out west
Into County Clare, along the Flaggy Shore,
In September or October, when the wind
And the light are working off each other

Seamus Heaney : Postcript