Jamaica Inn. Hostel Accommodation near Shannon Airport and Limerick, Ireland

Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare . Ireland.
Phone: + 353 (0)61 369 220 Fax: + 353 (0)61 369 377 Email: info@jamaicainn.ie

Local Attractions

During your visit to the West of Ireland there there are many activities, visitor attractions and entertainments for you to enjoy - from folk parks and dolphin-watching, angling and horse riding to medieval banquets and much much more........some located nearby, others a car or bus ride away!

Horse Riding

With several equestrian centres within a 10 mile radius , the Jamaica Inn Hostel offers an ideal base for equestrian lovers. What better way to discover the peace and beauty of the countryside of Co.Clare than on horseback.

Some local equestrian centres include:

Clare Equestrian Centre, Doora, Ennis, Co. Clare

All ages and levels of experience welcome!

For Further information visit: Clareequestrian.com

Castlefergus Riding Stables, Quin, Co. Clare

At Castlefergus Riding Stables we offer horseriding lessons for beginners to advanced riders.

For further information contact: +353 65 6825914

Traditional Music

The West of Ireland is the inspirational home of traditional Irish music. Played with spontaneity and love, exponents of the fiddle, accordion, bodhran and tin whistle gather in pubs to give rousing welcome to locals and visitors. In towns and villages throughout the region there are regular traditional music festivals, where young and old demonstrate their love of this ancient and historic musical heritage, in music, song and dance, and visitors are welcome to participate. Sixmilebridge itself has a thriving music community with the Sixmilebridge Folk Club holding regular events, and Music Every Sunday in McGregors bar.

Walking/Cycling

The Jamaica Inn makes an ideal base for walkers and cyclists alike. Sixmilebridge itself offers excellent rambling country, it is located close to 3 way marked walks:

The Mid Clare Way
The East Clare Way
The Lough Derg Way

For information on these walking ways visit: Walkireland.ie

Heritage

Lough Gur Heritage Centre

An archaeological gem of international significance.

Tel: +353 61 361511

Web: www.shannonheritage.com

Hunt Museum

Exhibits one of Ireland’s greatest private collections of art and antiquities.

Tel: +353 61 312833

Web: www.huntmuseum.com

For information on other Heritage sites visit: www.shannonheritage.com

Angling

Some forty lakes, rivers and the Atlantic ocean on the Co. Clare coastline combine to make the County a paradise for coarse, sea and game anglers. Sixmilebridge is the ideal location for great angling. For further information contact: www.shannon-fishery-board.ie

Medieval Castle Banquets

Enjoy an authentic medieval banquet and entertainment at the Shannon medieval castle banquets held at Bunratty, Knappogue and Dunguaire Castles.

Shannon Heritage

Tel: +353 61 360788

Web: www.shannonheritage.com

Dolphin Watching

Irelands only known resident group of about 80 bottlenose dolphins live in the Shannon Region. These magnificent animals can be observed on most days.

Dolphinwatch, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare

Tel: +353 65 9058156

Web: www.dolphinwatch.ie