Doolin travel guide

Doolin (Dúlainn in Irish) is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast. It borders the spa town of Lisdoonvarna. It is a well known centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its three pubs, making it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous nearby archaeological sites, many dating to the Iron Age and earlier. Doonagore Castle and Ballinalacken Castle are also in the area.
One of Doolin's claims to fame is that it is the main setting for the PlayStation 3 game Folklore. According to the game's storyline, the Netherworld, the world of the dead is a realm that can only be accessed from one place in the world, the sea-side village of Doolin.
Doolin is one of three places (Galway and the village of Rossaveal on the northwest shore of Galway Bay are the others) with ferry services to the Aran Islands, which are visible from the town. Doolin is also close to the Cliffs of Moher, and a bus service between Galway and Limerick/Ennis calls at both Doolin and the cliffs in each direction. The area is at the south-western corner of the Burren region.
The scattered village of Doolin comprises three parts - the upper part, Roadford, which has two pubs, a restaurant, a café, a few hostels, B&Bs and a campsite - and about one kilometre down towards the shore and harbour, Fisher Street, with O'Connor's Pub, a hostel, shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. In between there are two new hotels and another pub which opened in 2006/2007. Even further towards the sea, Doolin Harbour and another campsite lie at the end of the road. (...) more....

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