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For the term "burren national park".
Burren National Park’s Lovely Vistas

Burren National Park’s Lovely Vistas

On a sunny late summer day, the criss-crossed pastures of the Burren lowlands offset the trademark gray limestone substrate of Ireland’s smallest National Park. This view is from the carpark of Aillwee Cave in...

Wildflowers in the Burren Limestone

Wildflowers in the Burren Limestone Landscape

These little blue flowers, called Harebells, grow out of the rugged Burren limestone landscape from late Summer through Autumn in Ireland’s smallest national park. Burren National Park covers a 250 square kilometer area in...

Burren Country Road in Ireland's County Clare.

Burren Country Road in Ireland’s County Clare

Ireland’s unique and magnificent Burren landscape presides over this Irish country road in County Clare. This is the rock-fenced path to the 16th Century Newtown Castle, which now is home to the Burren College...

Stone Fence Burren County Clare

Stone Fence winds through the Burren

A stone fence winds its way through Ireland’s smallest national park, The Burren, covering 250 square kilometres in counties Galway and Clare. The Burren, which means “great rock” in Irish, has the appearance of...

Wildflowers-lined Irish County Road

My Favourite Places in County Clare

This question comes from Rendy Morris who asks: “I would like your thoughts — for my hopeful next trip — on the “Must See” places.  Maybe you could list your top 5 recommendations.” Thanks...