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    Aillwee Burren Experience

    The Aillwee Cave and the Birds of Prey Centre offer exciting attractions above and below ground in County Clare
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    County Clare
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    1 hour from Shannon Airport

    A subterranean world 330 million years in the making awaits deep inside Aillwee Mountain in the breathtaking Burren.

    To enter Aillwee Cave on a guided tour is to be transported into a world of echoing caverns, bridged chasms and even an underground waterfall. The otherworldly experience lasts around 45 minutes, and at its deepest point, you’re 90 metres below the limestone plateau of the Burren above. Jagged stalactites and stalagmites are on show alongside some unexpected items, chief among them the bones of a European brown bear that date back 10,400 years! Back then, small groups of nomadic hunter-gatherers would have roamed the landscape in search of such animals. Wandering through the cave – one of Ireland’s oldest – it’s impossible not to feel a connection to this ancient Ireland. It’s a timeless journey, in more ways than one.

    Above ground, don’t miss the Birds of Prey Centre, which is also part of the Aillwee Burren Experience. Eagles, falcons, vultures and more fearsomely feathered creatures are all on show, while expert bird handlers explain the ongoing conservation efforts at the centre. Just to note, all of the bird shows and displays are outdoors and can be affected by adverse weather conditions. Lastly, take in the stunning views over Galway Bay from this location, then visit the Farm Shop, where award-winning Burren Golf Cheese and Irish fudge are freshly made daily.

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    Birds of Prey Centre, Aillwee Burren Experience, County Clare

    Need to know

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    In general, the Aillwee Burren Experience is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Here is a more detailed breakdown of seasonal opening hours.

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    The guided cave tour, admission to the Birds of Prey Centre and the hawk walk can be booked online.

    3

    The cave can be cold and the pathways slippy, so wear appropriate clothing and footwear. The narrow cave passageways mean the tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or kids buggies.

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