Public Ennis Walking Tour with Local Expert Dr Jane O'Brien

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Service animals welcome

Experience a journey through time on these award-winning guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis! History, mythology, legends, ghosts, poverty, murders and more are all covered on the tour. Your expert guide and historian, Dr Jane O'Brien, will lead you through the atmospheric winding streets and “bow-ways” of the town, while revealing the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from banshees to Biddy Early (the magical lady of Clare who was tried for witchcraft in Ennis). Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots and discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past were closely linked to the town.

What's included

  • Local guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    Ennis Tourist Information Centre, Arthur's Row, O'Connell Street, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, V95 RX78
    We meet in the courtyard area which is shared by the Ennis Tourist Office/Clare Museum and the Temple Gate Hotel. This is just off the main O'Connell Square in the centre of town and is also beside a large parking area.

    End point

    Old Ground Hotel Ennis, Station Rd, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, V95 WDX2
    The tour usually ends beside the Old Ground Hotel at the end of O'Connell Street.

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