The Clare coast line is famous for it's shore angling for pollock, bass and mackerel. The gentle waters of Galway Bay are a haven for sea angling with Ballyvaughan being a local centre, whilst boats can be chartered from Liscannor Bay and Miltown Malbay. Deep sea angling can be arranged for Bass, Bream, Black Coalfish, Brill, Cod, Conger Eel, Dab, Dogfish, Flounder, JohnDory, Ling, Mackerel, Mullet, Plaice, Pollack, Ray, Sole, Tope, Whiting, Wrasse.

Walking

There is nothing more refreshing and invigorating than a walk along the ocean, with the winds sweeping in from the Atlantic. Spanish Point beach is 1/2 km long, whilst the entire Clare coastline is dotted with safe and sandy beaches.

Burren Hill Walks provide guided walking tours through the Burren Region of County Clare in Ireland.

The Burren Way

The Burren Way never fails to captivate its visitors. The jagged terrain of this uniquely beautiful part of Ireland and the majestic Cliffs of Moher (views to the Aran Islands) are two of the delights of this wonderful ramble amongst hills and turloughs.
The Route: Ballyvaughan, Ballinalackan, Doolin, Lahinch.
Distance: 45 km/28 miles.

Willie Clancy Summer School

Willie Clancy lived most of his later life in Miltown Malbay. He was the best known traditional musician in Ireland, especially noted for his beautiful rendering of slow airs on the uilleann pipes. He also excelled on the concert flute and the tin whistle. An Irish speaker, he had an extensive repertoire of Irish songs and stories and was well versed in the local folklore.

The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973, in Miltown Malbay, in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school. All events are held in and near Miltown Malbay.

The area of Clare has more musicians for head of population in Ireland. Many of the most influential traditional musicians in Ireland have come from West Clare.