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Seaside resort in County Clare, Ireland
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Kilkee (Cill Chaoi, "Church of Chaoineadh Ita – lamentation for Ita") is a small town in County Clare in the west of Ireland. It was the seaside resort of Limerick in Victorian times, when wealthy merchants families retired here for the summer season, and built the many substantial summer houses that are now small hotels and guesthouses. Kilkee had a population of 1200 in 2022.
Reliable bar food. They also have rooms.
Eco-campsite open April-Oct, set in woodland with pre-erected bell tents, cabins and tent pitches. There are some camper vans standings but limited hook-ups and no chemical toilet disposal. Yoga, eco-workshops, sauna, and extensive play areas. Two nights minimum.
Friendly efficient place in village centre.
Clean and welcoming hotel in village centre. Contains Hickie's Bar and Pier Restaurant.
Pleasant central B&B.
Plush resort hotel winning great reviews for rooms, service and food. The golf course, 6885 yards par 72, was laid out by Greg Norman in the late 20th century but redesigned in 2014 by Martin Hawtree when Donald Trump acquired the hotel.
The main road N68 branches off M18 at Ennis and runs west via Kilrush to Kilkee. N67 is the scenic coast road, winding from the north of the county through Lahinch.
Read in the guideYou need wheels: a bike will do, though Loop Head is a long pedal against a stiff breeze.
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