A holiday in the lovely town of Lisdoonvarna Ireland will provide you the most memorable of family holidays.

The quaint town is proud of its heritage and visitors will enjoy stepping back in time while still having all the modern amenities they enjoy. The town’s most famous nod to its past will be appreciated by the single visitor. For many years Lisdoonvarna Clare has been host to the annual Matchmaker’s Festival. Held each September, the Matchmaker’s Festival has become a fun and exciting adventure for singles from all over the world.

Unfortunately, because the festival has become such a major tourist attraction, many Irish lads and lassies run for cover and leave town during the festival. This will not cause a problem for the adventurous single. He or she will enjoy the festival and meet other singles in town for the festival.

The town’s many pubs offer the best places to mix and mingle during the Matchmaker’s Festival. Many of the pubs in Lisdoonvarna Ireland serve traditional Irish pub fare along with traditional Irish music.

Visitors will fall in love with Lisdoonvarna Ireland no matter what time of year they visit.

Golf and fishing are very popular with both the locals and many visitors to the area. Lisdoonvarna and the surrounding areas are home to some of the best golfing in Ireland. Visitors will find many challenges on the local courses. Fishing on the many lakes in and around Lisdoonvarna is perfect for the entire family. Visitors will enjoy fishing from the shore or they may choose to charter a boat for the day. Outfitters in the town have everything you need for the perfect fishing holiday, from fishing tackle to bait visitors will find they can meet all their fishing needs in Lisdoonvarna.

Another festival visitors to Lisdoonvarna Clare will enjoy is the annual Horseracing Festival. Held for three consecutive days the festival hosts over fifteen races. Jockeys from all over the world can be seen riding beautiful horses in hopes of winning a ribbon in the festival.

A tour of the town will bring you to the Spa Wells Health Centre, one of Ireland’s most famous spas. The spa is what originally drew tourists to the town in the 19th century. Looking to partake of the curative waters, many people flocked to the spa for the sulphur springs. The spa continues to please and pamper guests with its original Victorian Pump Room, massages, mineral baths, and other relaxing therapies.

The Burren smokehouse will also delight visitors to Lisdoonvarna Ireland

Spectacle Bride, situated outside the town’s limits, and the Burren smokehouse will also delight visitors to Lisdoonvarna Ireland. The historical bridge flows over the peaceful River Allie and is perfect for a short hike. The Smokehouse allows guests to see the ancient traditions of smoking salmon still being used today. The salmon is smoked over oak wood and is delicious.
Lisdoonvarna Clare Ireland Accommodation

• Self Catering Lisdoonvarna
• Bed and Breakfast Lisdoonvarna

Many pubs and delicious restaurants line the streets of Lisdoonvarna Clare and will be enjoyed year round, not just during the Matchmaker’s Festival. The pubs of the town offer the perfect spot for the traveller to relax and mingle with the locals after a long day of adventures in Lisdoonvarna Ireland.

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