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Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland  boghill@eircom.net +353 (0)65 70 74644

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About the Business: The Boghill Centre is a residential venue for courses, events, conferences etc with a focus on Traditional Irish Music, Holistic workshops and Eco training activities. It is situated in a natural bogland setting in the North of County Clare at the foot of the Burren. Although it is only two miles from Lisdoonvarna and three miles from Kilfenora it has a quiet and secluded atmosphere making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. test Boghill is a sustainable complex with a strong Environmental policy set in 50 acres of land on the edge of the Burren in Co Clare. The land includes organic vegetable and fruit gardens, a nature trail, a stone circle, a wildlife pond, a reed labyrinth, a chicken coop and pig pen, an orchard, and several recently planted native woodland areas. Our mantra is reduce, reuse, recycle and our ethos is based on creating an environmentally sustainable business having a minimal impact on the earth. The Boghill kitchen is renowned for its delicious nurturing vegetarian food sourced primarily from the adjoining organic garden and orchard. Our gourmet menu will nourish your soul as well as your body and we are happy to cater for special diets. At Boghill we offer a break with a difference – a refreshing change from a Hotel based visit. We replace the impersonal grandeur with a friendly home-from-home, the mass catering with the nutritious, home cooked organic food and we offer one-to-one attention and a community spirit. B&B and hostel accommodation is available all year round. Regular residential workshops include Eco Experience, Traditional Irish Music, Yoga, Ceramics, Sustainable building techniques, Five Rhythms Dance, Singing, Tribal Spirit drumming, Sweat lodges and much more. There is also a programme for school students including a range of activities for environmental education. In addition the venue is available to hire for workshops, private functions, conferences and school retreats. Open Season: All year round Food: Vegetarian and sourced predominately from the Boghill organic garden. Special diets catered for e.g. vegan, wheat free, dairy free, gluten free, sugar free and caffeine free, raw food only.                                                           Single and twin Rooms En-suite twin rooms or single rooms sharing shower room are available for €35 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. 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.                                                                           Back to top  Find Us Go to printable page Map View Larger Map On the bus www.buseireann.ie  The nearest stops are Lisdoonvarna or Kilfenora. We can collect people from here.   On the Train www.irishrail.ie Look for 'rail and sail' deals from England. The nearest station is Ennis. In Ennis you can get a bus to Lisdoonvarna or Kilfenora Directions by car from Ennis Approximately 40 mins drive. From Ennis take the N85 towards Ennistymon. Then turn right onto R476 to Corofin/Kilfenora. At Kilfenora take the first right towards Lisdoonvarna. After approx 3 miles turn left at the sign for the Boghill Centre. You will see two horse heads on the left, take the next right turn. The Centre is about half a mile on your left. From Galway: Head for Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna. From Lisdoonvarna take the road to Kilfenora. After about 1/2 mile turn right at signpost for Boghill & then take the next turn left. The Centre is about half a mile on your right. From the Airport Taxis are around 70 euro from either Galway or Shannon airports. Please book in advance for the numbers we recommend.   Peter Mooney - 0657074663 (mobile 0872069019). Eco Discounts! See Discounts page                                                                          Back to top Local attractions Lisdoonvarna The spa town of Lisdoonvarna is approx. 3kms (2mls) away. Famed for its annual Matchmakers Festival in September, the town also boasts The Roadside Tavern and Royal Spa Hotel, both noted traditional music pubs where sessions take place most nights of the week. Visit the Burren Smoke House and sample their freshly caught Atlantic Smoked Salmon and other delights. Kilfenora 5kms (3mls) away from the Boghill Centre. There are pubs, craft shops, and the Burren Centre - go in and take the armchair tour of the Burren before you do the real thing! The Burren Centre Kilfenora - 0657088030  info@theburrencentre.ie       Doolin THE music town of west Clare with McGanns, Gus O'Connor's and McDermott's pubs. Live music every night of the week. A beautiful Burren beach too. A half hour from here by boat are the Aran Islands. Doolin Cave 0657075761 info@doolincave.ie     Aillwee Caves Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare - 065 7077036 barbara@aillwecave.ie     Doolin Pitch and Putt Ballaghaline, Doolin - 0657074289 / 0868374289 Doolin saturday Market and Craft fair Opens June, July and August 10-4 www.doolinmarket.com  www.facebook.com/doolinmarket Cliffs of Moher Cruises and ferries to the Aran Islands  0657075949 / 0872453239 info@mohercruises.com Doolin Ferry Arran Islands -  0657075555   info@doolinferry.com          ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED IN PEAK Bike Hire Doolin Activity Lodge €10 per day  0657074888 Bike Hire Rainbow Hostel €7 per day  0567074415 Ennis Our local market town, full of shops, pubs etc. Take a look at Custy's Music Shop. Glor Ennis (Concerts, Theatre, Art Exhibitions) - 0656843103 boxoffice@glor.ie    Lahinch Our local surfing resort. Visit Lahinch Seaworld (swimming pool plus aquarium and more), or play a round on the International Competition Golf Course. Or visit the Rock Shop on the way from Lahinch towards the cliffs. The Burren The spectacular lunar landscape of the Burren, with its limestone pavements, whipped cream mountains and exotic flora and fauna, extends over 80 sq. kms (30 sq. mls), and starts just down the road from here. It really has to be seen to be believed. Heart of Burren Walks Tony Kirby 0872925487 info@heartofburrenwalks.com    Burren Guided Walks and Hikes Mary Howard 0657076100 mary@burrenguidedwalks.com      The Atlantic Coast Drive down the Corkscrew Hill to Ballyvaughan, then take the coast road through Fanore and on to Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. The photos here will give you some idea of the breathtaking view from the top! Cliffs of Moher Liscannor, Co. Clare - 0657086141 info@clifsofmoher.ie   Other Attractions CaherConnell Gateway to the forts and tombs of the Burren, Carron, Co. Clare 0657089999  info@burrenforts.ie      Opening times March-Oct: 10-5, July and August 10-6 Poulnabrone Dolmen on Regional Road 480 out of Ballyvaughan Leamaneh Castle Lies at the junction of the Ballyvaughan, Corofin and Kilfenora roads. Horse Riding Mountain View Horse Riding Centre, Poulnagun, Lisdoonvarna   085 7378903 mountainviewhorse@yahoo.co.uk  Willie Daly Riding Centre, Ballingaddy, Ennistymon - 0657071385 williedaly@tinet.ie     Back to top

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