Ennis Walking Tours

Ennis Walking Tours Experience a journey through time with Jane O'Brien on her Guided Walking Tours of medieval Ennis
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Now in its 12th successful year of business Ennis Walking Tours is an exciting tourism initiative which runs lively and entertaining guided walking tours through the winding streets of the medieval town of Ennis in Co Clare. History and Legends Tour
Jane,the experienced local guide leads you through the atmospheric winding streets and “bow-ways” of the town, while revealing the intriguing characte

rs and stories that shaped its history. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from banshees to Biddy Early (the magical lady of Clare who was tried for witchcraft in Ennis). Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots and discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past – amongst them Daniel O’Connell, Eamon de Valera and Charles Stewart Parnell were closely linked to the town. Show-up tours available and private tours available year round.

09/11/2024

Was such a fun experience filming with the fab Alan Hughes and Virgin Media's Ireland AM on my walking tour of Ennis this week - we showcased with Shannon Aviation Museum and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park how great Ennis and Co Clare is for an Autumn/Winter break! Such fun to do and a great promotion for our wonderful town!

Such a blast yesterday getting to film a piece about Ennis Walking Tours for Ireland AM with the wonderful Alan Hughes! ...
05/11/2024

Such a blast yesterday getting to film a piece about Ennis Walking Tours for Ireland AM with the wonderful Alan Hughes! Airing this Friday, it really showcases our beautiful town and what a great destination it is for an autumn/winter break! 🍂 ❤️ 🎶 I even got to hold the Liam McCarthy Cup!

Ennis Dark History Tour listed in this Irish Independent newspaper article on top Halloween events in Clare! Book your t...
17/10/2024

Ennis Dark History Tour listed in this Irish Independent newspaper article on top Halloween events in Clare! Book your tour now! Visit Clare Experience Ennis

Samhain, or Halloween, is upon us and County Clare has something for everyone with spooky activities planned across the county.

Lots of fun today at Dromoland Castle with award winning travel expert and author Lisa Niver! Did a shoot about my role ...
02/10/2024

Lots of fun today at Dromoland Castle with award winning travel expert and author Lisa Niver! Did a shoot about my role as the Castle Historian and my castle Living History Tour!

Fantastic new festival in Ennis Market with Blacksmith demonstrations and other Hand Crafts!
29/09/2024

Fantastic new festival in Ennis Market with Blacksmith demonstrations and other Hand Crafts!

One of the many beautiful pubs in Ennis! Knox's used to be a grocery store and they have kept the lovely old shop front ...
23/09/2024

One of the many beautiful pubs in Ennis! Knox's used to be a grocery store and they have kept the lovely old shop front - traditional Irish music there every night.

Ennis Walking Tours has taken the day off. Gone to the hurling final with my boyfriend!! Come on the Banner!!!
21/07/2024

Ennis Walking Tours has taken the day off. Gone to the hurling final with my boyfriend!! Come on the Banner!!!

Experience the history of the laneways and bow-ways of beautiful medieval Ennis on my walking tour!
17/06/2024

Experience the history of the laneways and bow-ways of beautiful medieval Ennis on my walking tour!

A lovely review that I received recently for my historical walking tour of Ennis! Private tours running on demand, publi...
14/06/2024

A lovely review that I received recently for my historical walking tour of Ennis! Private tours running on demand, public tours most Thursdays and Fridays.

Fun rainy day historical walking tours of Ennis. Book your private tour today!         Old Ground Hotel Visit Clare Expe...
27/03/2024

Fun rainy day historical walking tours of Ennis. Book your private tour today! Old Ground Hotel Visit Clare Experience Ennis

Always great to be involved with the twinning groups!
24/03/2024

Always great to be involved with the twinning groups!

Was delighted to bring the award-winning travel writer and expert Pol O Conghaile on my Living History Tour of Dromoland...
22/03/2024

Was delighted to bring the award-winning travel writer and expert Pol O Conghaile on my Living History Tour of Dromoland Castle the other day!!

So proud that the annotated edition of "The Material for Victory: The Memoirs of Andrew J. Kettle" that I worked on with...
07/11/2023

So proud that the annotated edition of "The Material for Victory: The Memoirs of Andrew J. Kettle" that I worked on with Professor Niamh Reilly has finally been published by Open Press at the University of Galway! A wonderful source for anyone interested in late-nineteenth century Ireland.

Wonderful to bring the Langenfeld and Phoenix twinning groups on my historical walking tour of Ennis!
15/09/2023

Wonderful to bring the Langenfeld and Phoenix twinning groups on my historical walking tour of Ennis!

Day 1: with Phoenix Sister Cities and Stadt Langenfeld Rhld. 💛💙
Nurturing twinning relationships promotes and Fosters tourism,
Economic development and
Cultural appreciation.
Today's Tour:
Depart Hotel Woodstock
View Eamon de Valera's 1947 Dodge Limousine at Clare Museum
A journey through time with Dr Jane O'Brien on her Guided Walking Tour of medieval Ennis Ennis Walking Tours
Lunch in the award winning Legend's Restaurant Temple Gate Hotel
Step back to an Ireland of old at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Coach HM Travel

Clare County Council Local Enterprise Office Clare

So delighted to have passed my PhD History viva at NUIG this week!! Such a rewarding journey which has definitely enrich...
17/06/2022

So delighted to have passed my PhD History viva at NUIG this week!! Such a rewarding journey which has definitely enriched my role as a historical guide of both the beautiful medieval town of Ennis and the fabulous Dromoland Castle!!

Delighted to have restarted my historical guided walking tours of beautiful Ennis! Small group public tours and private ...
04/06/2021

Delighted to have restarted my historical guided walking tours of beautiful Ennis! Small group public tours and private tours can be booked online at www.enniswalkingtours.com or at 087 6483714.

Ennis Walking Tours runs lively and entertaining guided walking tours through the winding streets of medieval Ennis in Co Clare - revealing the stories and characters that shaped the towns history.

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2019 Winner of Best Walking Tour Experience in West of Ireland (EU Irish Enterprise Awards). Official walking tour guide for Rick Steves Europe Tours and now in its 15th successful year of business Ennis Walking Tours is an exciting tourism initiative which runs lively and entertaining guided walking tours through the winding streets of the medieval town of Ennis in Co Clare. History and Legends Tour Jane O’Brien, the experienced local guide leads you through the atmospheric winding streets and “bow-ways” of the town, while revealing the intriguing characters and stories that shaped its history. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from banshees to Biddy Early (the magical lady of Clare who was tried for witchcraft in Ennis). Hear tales of murders and hangings, famine and poverty, rebellions and riots and discover how the most powerful men from Irelands past – amongst them Daniel O’Connell, Eamon de Valera and Charles Stewart Parnell were closely linked to the town. Show-up tours available May to Oct. Private tours including Haunted History and Gourmet History Tours available year round.


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