Kilrush is a coastal town in Country Clare.  It is located near the mouth of the River Shannon in the southwest of the country.  It is a town of great historical interest, being one of the listed  heritage towns of Ireland.

Kilrush is one of the main locations for those wishing to view the large group of bottlenose dolphins that live in the Shannon Estuary.  This school of breeding dolphins is unique to Ireland and is the most accessible group of dolphins in Europe.    

Vandeleur Walled Garden, once the forgotten garden of Kilrush House, has now been redesigned for the 21st century around the old path system and specialises in many unusual and tender plants that thrive in the area's uniquely western latitude climate. 

Scattery Island, named after the mythical monster of the island, was the location of a monastic settlement founded by St Senan.  Now uninhabited there are many ruins on the island including those of seven churches, a unique 10th century round tower and a holy well which is said to have healing powers.  Ferries to the island are available all year round, weather permitting.

Seven miles from Kilrush is the Greg Norman designed links golf course at Doonbeg, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most demanding and spectacular courses in Western Europe.

Facilities for golfing, sailing and horseriding are all available locally and other attractions in the vicinity include fine beaches at Kilkee and Miltown Malbay, boat trips on the River Shannon, and a wealth of historic remains: ruined Abbey's, Round Towers, ring forts and dolmens.

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