Ennis Walking Tour with local Guide Ger Considine

Ennis Walking Tour with local Guide Ger Considine

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Experience the Heart of Ennis: A Walking Tour Like No Other!

Step into the past and uncover the vibrant spirit of Ennis, the largest town in Munster. Our public walking tour is more than just history, it’s an adventure through time, culture and storytelling. Led by a passionate Irish tourism professional, this small-group experience offers an intimate look at one of Ireland’s most charming towns.

Wander the winding medieval streets, where every corner holds a tale. Marvel at the stunning Ennis Cathedral, with its soaring architecture. Explore the 13th-century Ennis Friary, a relic of Ireland’s monastic past. Stand before the historic Courthouse and hear about dramatic trials that shaped the town’s legacy. Stroll through the bustling Market Square, where local life unfolds before your eyes.

This isn’t just a tour — it’s an invitation to feel the soul of Ennis!
With plenty of time for photos and conversation, you’ll leave with memories as rich as the stories we share.

Activity location

Ennis Tourist Information Centre
- Arthur's Row O'Connell Street
- V95 RX78, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ennis Tourist Information Centre
- Arthur's Row O'Connell Street
- V95 RX78, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland

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Public Tour -2hr. Explore Walk

1h 40m
English

Tour Guiding

Travellers

Language options: English

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Price details

AU$67.76 x 1 AdultAU$67.76

Total

Until Thu, 2 Oct

What's included, what's not

As a shared Public Tour booking, other visitors may join.
Tour experience includes entertaining stories on Ennis' history.
Commentary provided by professional Irish Tourist guide
General Admission for Ennis town Walking Tour
Photo opportunities
Tea/Coffees Snacks not included but available locally for small fee.
Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This Walking Tour is on flat surface, where most travellers can participate. It's also animal-friendly
Weather in this local region is generally quite mild. In unlikely event of Tour cancellation due to heavy rain or poor weather conditions, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Activity itinerary

Ennis Tourist Information Centre

We meet in the Square area which is shared by the Ennis Tourist Information Office and the Temple Gate Hotel. This courtyard is just off the main O'Connell Square in the centre of town. It's close to a large parking area. We start our tour by giving you a brief overview of the tour schedule, various Points of Interest and buildings along the route and talk a little about Ennis's rich history. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to Tour start time.

Francis Street

Church of the Immaculate Conception in Francis St Ennis is a Roman Catholic Church belonging to the Franciscan Friars. Its a beautifully preserved medieval church with a rich history. The New Friary in Ennis was established on Francis Street in 1856. The present church was completed and opened for worship on June 1892.

Ennis Friary

Built in the 13th century by King Donnchadh O’Brien for the travelling Franciscan Friars, who setup an Abbey here. Abbey Street is named after the ancient Friary / Abbey. Your guide will explain that the old town of Ennis grew around the old Abbey in the 17th century.

The Club Bridge

At the Club Bridge, we can view the Centenary Sphere and other memorial that commemorates the 1916 Rising. Also from this vantage point, we can see the Gentleman’s Club across the River Fergus. Across river Gentleman’s Club for used for the benefit of local industrialists and the elite for training and socialising.

River Fergus

Past the Club Bridge, we now take a short scenic walk along the edge wall of the River Fergus. Much fora, fauna and wildlife can be spotted here. This walk leads us to the Courthouse building.

Ennis Courthouse

This 'new' Court House dating from 1850 was constructed on the Lifford Road. This replaced the old Court House at O'Connell square which was demolished in 1852. A monument to former Irish President, Eamon DeVarera stands in front of the building.

Queens Hotel (Pass by)

Cruce House is the oldest surviving building in Ennis with large Chimney-stacks are relic from the past. Cruce House was owned by 17th century English settler and businessman, John Cruce. Today it houses Cruises Bar and Restaurant, which is part of the Queens' Hotel

Abbey Street

As we continue on Abbey Street, we turn left at McInerney's shop and enter a Bow-way. These old laneways are unique to Ennis and were used in olden times to access to tenement houses at the back. Your guide stops to explain the history of these old laneways.

Clare Museum (Pass by)

We now approach the side of the Clare Museum. We suggest visit to Museum to see restored black State-car owned by Eamon De Velara, who won 1917 East Clare by-election.

Sisters Of Mercy

The Convent of the Sisters of Mercy founded in 1850 . The side gable has a Marble sculptor dedicated them. The Orphanage existed in previous times but Industrial Schools setup here in 1880

Daniel O'Connell Monument

This open-space area at the top of O'Connell street is known as O'Connell Square. At this square formally stood the original Ennis Court House (demolished in 1852). A great statue of Daniel O’Connell now stands at the square here today. This tall Monument honours 'the Liberator', Daniel O’Connell. The famous Irish political leader, O’Connell was elected in 1828 standing for Catholic Emancipation following the repeal of the Penal Laws.

O'Connell Street (Pass by)

As we walk half way down O'Connell street, we come to Brogan’s public house and Maurer’s Jewellery shop which were originally one building! The building has a Jacobean chimney stack at the Cooke’s Lane side. There is a late 18th century archway at Brogan’s. Cooke’s Lane once had a theatre, a prison, a schoolhouse and a fever hospital at various times. There are jostle stones at the O’Connell St. end of Cooke’s Lane.

Cooks Lane Cafe & Deli (Pass by)

Cooke’s Lane once had a theatre, a prison, a schoolhouse and a fever hospital at various times. There are jostle stones at the O’Connell St. end of Cooke’s Lane.

Parnell Street

Our tour group now progress down Parnell street and stop to view the landmark McParland Building – This Jackobean style building is a notable structure with architectural and historical significance. !

Chapel Lane

Our tour now turns into the curved Chapel Lane and arrive at old Catholic Church built in 1735. Many local people sought refuge in the Church during the during the Irish Famine of 1845-52 due to evictions.

Ennis Farmers Market (Pass by)

Experience the vibrant heart of Ennis where traders have gathered for centuries. Hear about the wild occurances during Market days here in the past . See the Market Sculptor (ref. part of Ennis sculptor trail )

Barrack Street

In previous times this area was called Gallows Green or Hanging Street . In 17th c punishments for women in the form of ‘duckings ‘ for nagging’ and scoulding. See Sculptor of Weathered Woman . Fairs were held on the Square area in Barrack St up to the 1640’s. A previously unknown medieval graveyard was discovered here during excavations in 2015 /2016

SS Peter and Paul Cathedral

A stunning neo-Gothic cathedral with a striking presence in the town, built 1830 – 1870. Your guide will explain a little bit of the history of this iconic Cathedral. At this point we also recap on points on our Ennis tour and answer any group questions. Depending on time constraints, Tour may finish here.

Old Ground Hotel Ennis

If time allows , we approach the Old Ground Hotel and you guide will explain the long and varied history of this old building

The Ennis Bookshop (Pass by)

The guide will advise you that, after the tour while visiting this county town, take the opportunity to visit the Ennis Bookshop. It is one of the town's finest bookshops, which stocks many Clare-related publications.

Location

Activity location

Ennis Tourist Information Centre
- Arthur's Row O'Connell Street
- V95 RX78, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ennis Tourist Information Centre
- Arthur's Row O'Connell Street
- V95 RX78, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland

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