Boghill Centre About us  

The Boghill Centre is a residential activity centre situated off the beaten track, in a natural bog land setting in the North of County Clare at the foot of the Burren. The Burren is a unique limestone landscape with rare flora, fauna and a stunning coastline.

Although it is only two miles from Lisdoonvarna and four miles from Kilfenora it has a quiet and secluded atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The Boghill complex- set in 50 acres of land- incorporates Boghill House, Boghill Octagon Hall and the buildings that hold the double and single rooms.

Boghill Centre is about 2 miles from the nearest village. It takes 40 minutes to walk to Lisdoonvarna, and 50 minutes - 1 hour to walk to Kilfenora depending on your speed!
It is not absolutely necessary to have a car but if you want to go out and about a lot it is helpful to have your own transport. People with cars that are staying do sometimes take others for trips. There will often be trips to Lisdoonvarna made by staff when large groups are in and guests are welcome to come along.
For transport to the sessions each night we arrange taxis or a bus if there are not enough people driving or if people want a break from driving. The fees for these trips range from 2 – 5 euro return depending on where the session is.

We have recently upgraded to wireless broadband, so bring your laptop if you can't do without the web!

What goes on at the Boghill Centre?
Bed and Breakfast and hostel accommodation is available year round. Also, regular residential workshops include Traditional Irish Music, Yoga, Ceramics, Sustaiable building techniques, Five Rhythms, Dance, Singing, Tribal drumming, Sweatlodges and much more!
We also run a transition year programme for schools and offer a wide range of activities for environmental education and school field trips. The venue is also available to hire for workshops, private functions, conferences and school trips.

Accommodation
Accommodation at Boghill is flexible to suit your needs and your purse.
Although the centre is fully booked with groups of people for much of the year, visitors are welcome whenever there are rooms available. In September for example we usually have rooms free for visitors wanting a quieter place to retire from the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaker festival.
B&B at Boghill provides a budget alternative to the traditional B&B or hotel scene. 
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Double and Single Rooms
En-suite double rooms or single rooms sharing shower room are available for €34 including a continental breakfast.
The double en-suite rooms are comfortable and practical. Each has two single beds which can be combined to create a double bed. The en-suite shower rooms feature power showers and shaving points.
The single rooms are in two blocks – each block of two sharing a separate entrance and a shower room.
For pictures of the rooms go to hire the venue

Hostel accommodation
Boghill welcomes hostellers particularly during the summer months when there aren’t so many large groups taking over all the centre beds.
At quiet times kitchen facilities can be provided for those wishing to self cater.

Hostel beds cost €23 including continental breakfast (€17 without breakfast)

Sleeping can be arranged in bedrooms and dormitories to suit your particular requirements with ample toilet and shower facilities to hand.
For pictures of the rooms go to hire the venue

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Boghill Centre activities
At the Boghill Centre we organise activity weeks and festivals, we host activities, training sessions and meetings organised by others and we support local tutors and groups in the promotion of regular local activities.
For more details about the workshops and courses that we are running click here.

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Directions by car
From Ennis:
Take the N85 out of Ennis signed Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon and Corofin and follow the signs to Corofin on the R476 - to your right just outside Ennis. Keep on this road all the way through Corofin to Kilfenora.
When you reach Kilfenora take the first turn to the right to Lisdoonvarna (still on R476). After approx 3 miles you will see a sign for the Boghill Centre on your left. Take this turn and then the next right turn – after you see two horse heads on the left and just after the house on the right. The Centre is about half a mile on your left.
If you are coming from Galway:
Head for Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna. From Lisdoonvarna take the road to Kilfenora. After about 1/2 mile Boghill is signposted on the right.
After about 300 meters take the small road to the left. The Centre is about half a mile on your right.

From the Airport

Taxis are around 70 euro, please phone the taxi to arrange your own pickup from the airport. We usually use Peter Mooney - 0657074663 (mobile 0872069019). Alternatively there is 'Murphys Cab' 0879501218.
International code for Ireland is 00353 and remove the first 0 of the phone number.

On the Bus

Visit www.buseireann.ie for current bus timetables, the nearest stops to us are either Lisdoonvarna (5 minutes drive) or Kilfenora (10 minutes drive).  

On the Train

See www.irishrail.ie for timetables and fares. Sometimes you can get 'rail and sail' deals for ferry and train over from England. The nearest train station is Ennis*. Please organise your own transportation from Ennis station to Boghill - either the bus or a taxi (see above).
  *Trains sometimes terminate at Limerick station but there is usually a bus service to Ennis.

Local things to do

Burren Guided Walks and Hikes - Mary Howard 0657076100 mary@burrenguidedwalks.com            www.burrenguidedwalks.com

 Heart of Burren Walks - Tony Kirby 0872925487          info@heartofburrenwalks.com            www.heartofburrenwalks.com

The Burren Centre, Kilfenora - 0657088030      info@theburrencentre.ie       www.theburrencentre.ie

 CaherConnell: Gateway to the forts and toumbs of the Burren, Carron, Co. Clare 0657089999                 info@burrenforts.ie               www.burrenforts.ie Opening times March-Oct: 10-5, July and August 10-6

 Lahinch Seaworld and Leisure Centre, The Promenade, Lahinch 0657081900             lahinchseaworld@eircom.net          www.lahinchseaworld.com

 Doolin Cave - 0657075761           info@doolincave.ie               www.doolincave.ie

 Aillwee Caves, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare - 065 7077036           barbara@aillwecave.ie            www.aillweecave.ie

 Poulnabrone Dolmen, on Regional Road 480 out of Ballyvaughan

 Leamaneh Castle, lies at the junction of the Ballyvaughan, Corofin and Kilfenora roads - www.burrenpage.com/LeamanehCastle.html

 Glor, Ennis (Concerts, Theatre, Art Exhibitions) - 0656843103 boxoffice@glor.ie                  www.glor.ie

Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co. Clare - 0657086141     info@clifsofmoher.ie www.cliffs of moher.ie

 Doolin Pitch and Putt, Ballaghaline, Doolin - 0657074289 / 0868374289    info@doolinpitchandputt.com            www.doolinpitchandputt.com

 Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre, Church Street, Corofin - 0656837955                clareheritage@eircom.net               www.clareroots.com

 Bunratty Castle (15th Century) and Bunratty Folk Park (recreations of 19th century life) - www.shannonheritage.com/Attractions/BunrattyCastleFolkPark

 Lahinch beach - great for surfing (Main Street Lanhinch         087 9609667 www.lahinchsurfschool.com)

 Fanore Beach

 Doolin Pier

Transport: Bike Hire / Car Hire / Ferries / Horse Riding / Taxis

Bike Hire Doolin Activity Lodge - €10 per day  0657074888

Bike Hire Rainbow Hostel - €7 per day  0567074415

Car Hire TMT - Ennis 0656824211

Car Hire Budget - Shannon Airport  1890947677

Taxi, Peter Mooney, Lisdoonvarna - 0657074663 / 0872069019

Murphy's Cab, Lisdoonvarna/Doolin/Fanore - 0879501218

Cliffs of Moher Cruises and ferries to the Aran Islands - 0657075949 / 0872453239                www.mohercruises.com       info@mohercruises.com

Doolin Ferry - Arran Islands -  0657075555       info@doolinferry.com         www.doolinferry.com ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED IN PEAK

Mountain View Horse Riding Centre, Poulnagun, Lisdoonvarna   085 7378903             mountainviewhorse@yahoo.co.uk  www.mountainviewtrekking.com

Willie Daly Riding Centre, Ballingaddy, Ennistymon - 0657071385               williedaly@tinet.ie            www.williedaly.com                                        
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