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Woodstock Ennis Accommodation


Local Activities

Our Ennis Accommodation is the ideal starting point from which to explore what Ennis has to offer. Here we have the major attractions and links to key activities in the area. Click on the links that you find interesting – we have a quick summary below of the major attractions and things to do in Ennis.


LOCAL ENNIS ACTIVITIES


Ennis Leisure World

Located in Ennis town centre, Leisure World offers the following facilities:

  • Kids Soft Play Arena
  • Quasar 2000 laser game
  • Ten pin bowling
  • American Pool and Snooker
  • Astro Turf Soccer Pitches
  • Video Games and Simulators

Golf: Residents of the Woodstock Hotel Ennis can book times with the Woodstock Golf and Country Club; guests can avail of reduced rate preferential green fees.  Woodstock is a full championship course 6,620 yards and par 71.  As the course has been built on free draining soil, Woodstock is playable all year round – whatever the weather!  There are 8 other championship standard golf courses within easy driving distance of the hotel.


Walking: Ennis provides easy access to a number of walking routes including the Burren Way, the Mid-Clare Way, the East Clare Way and the Lough Derg Way.


Angling: The River Fergus in Ennis is famous for trout and salmon fishing and within a few miles of the town are many lakes offering pike and coarse fishing.  Sea angling is also available off the Clare coast. 


Horse Riding: Horse riding is available locally for riders of all levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced:
- Clare Equestrian Centre, Doora tel: 065 6840136
- Banner Equestrian Centre, Toonagh tel: 065 6823487


Cycling: Our Ennis accommodation is close to the many beautiful cycling routes all around Clare and bikes are available locally for hire.


Traditional Music: Ennis is well known as a hub for Traditional Music and hosts the Fleadh Nua in may and the Ennis Traditional Music Festival every year.  Ennis also offers a superb auditorium - Glor Irish Music Centre - where traditional Irish Music and Dance are performed on most nights www.glor.ie



LOCAL VISITOR ATTRACTIONS


  • Cliffs of Moher
  • The Burren
  • Aran Islands
  • Knappogue Castle
  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
  • Quin Abbey
  • King John's Castle
  • Lahinch Seaworld
  • Scattery Island
  • Dolphin Watching at Carrigaholt
  • Hunt Museum
  • de Valera Museum
  • Aillwee Caves

ENNIS


Ennis is the capital of County Clare and is world-famous for traditional music.   This ancient town’s history combined with its famous narrow streetscapes and character buildings gives it a special and quite unique ambience.


Ennis was the Entente Florale European Gold Medal Winner in 2002.  Intimate old shops abound in the narrow streets offering the best of food, crafts and clothing.


The town is surrounded by the River Fergus which divides and unites again forming the Island – Inis an Inish – from which Ennis derives its name.  Recent years have seen the development of a delightful Riverside walk to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.   Ennis also has its own 6 screen Multiplex Cinema.


The famous Clare towns of Lahinch, Doolin and Liscannor are all within easy driving distance of Ennis. 



DISTANCES


  • Ennis Town - 2 miles
  • Shannon Airport - 18 miles
  • Limerick City - 22 miles
  • Galway City - 40 miles