Ennis
Ennis
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Ennis. The Ennis hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Ennis. The Republic of Ireland is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east is the Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest with St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The Republic of Ireland has 26 counties, and five cities — Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. The west-coast of Ireland features cliffs, hills and low mountains. The centre of the country is flat with large areas of bogland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Ennis hotels. Ennis the county town and administrative centre of Clare, and is located between two streams of the River Fergus. Ennis is one of Ireland's most picturesque towns, with its history, famous quaint narrow streets and character buildings. Over the centuries Ennis became a thriving market town and today is one of the country's most dynamic and fastest growing towns. Ennis is renowned for its traditional music, and there is always live music to be found in one of the town's pubs on any given night of the week. Ennis was originally settled around the site of a Francisan Friary. With the Friary's magnificent ruins still at its centre.

Visitor attractions and information - Ennis

	Ennis Friary - Tel: 065/682 9100. Ennis Friary lies right in the historic centre of Ennis. It was established by the O'Briens, Kings of Thomond, in 1242, but most of the existing building dates from the fourteenth century. At that time, it had three hundred and fifty friars and over six hundred pupils and was considered the finest educational institution in Ireland for the clergy and upper classes. The site was originally on an island in the River Fergus around which the modern town of Ennis has grown. Location: In the centre of Ennis.
	Clare Museum, Arthur's Row, Ennis. Tel 065/682 3382. The museum houses a large number of antiquities on loan from the National Museum in Dublin. A permanent exhibition entitled the Riches of Clare illustrates the story of this remarkably diverse county. Location: In the centre of Ennis.
	A monument to Daniel O' Connell solidly dominates the old, narrow streets that meet in O' Connell Square.It stands as an appropriate tribute to the "Liberator", Daniel O’Connell, who despite the ban on Catholic MP’s, was returned by such a huge majority by the people of Clare, that it was impossible to prevent him from taking his seat in the House of Commons. Location: In the centre of Ennis.
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Woodstock Hotel Limerick (nr) Shanaway Road Ennis (near Shannon) Co. Claire	Ennis hotel. Nearest Tube/Metro ENNIS 3 kilometres. Nearest Airport SHANNON 25 kilometres.Set in the countryside beside a matured woodland, lake and 2 historic forts. Marble flooring and stain glass windows in the reception area. Restaurant serving a selection Irish cuisine. Swimming pool, gym and Jacuzzi. The Woodstock golf course nearby is the finest in the region....

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