Ennis Walking Tours

Name: Ennis Walking Tours
Address: c/o Ennis Tourist Office, Ennis, IE
Telephone: 087 6483714
Price range: £
Rating: 5

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Ennis Walking Tours Experience a journey through time with Jane O'Brien on her Guided Walking Tours of medieval Ennis

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.

24/02/2025

Was great fun shooting some historical content for my Dromoland Castle Living History Tour out at the castle the other day! The crew from were so great and cant wait to see the finished product! Dromoland Castle Hotel & Country Club Ennis Walking Tours Visit Clare

21/02/2025

16/02/2025

Looking forward to hearing this chat I had with Pat Flynn of Athlantic Tales all about Ennis Walking Tours - on this evening on Clare FM at 6pm! Clare FM

On Atlantic Tales this weekend, Pat Flynn takes a walking tour of the historic town of Ennis with expert guide Dr Jane O’Brien. Jane has been providing guided tours of our charming county capital since she established Ennis Walking Tours in 2005.

Tune in this Sunday at 6pm!

31/01/2025

Happy St Bridget’s Day!! February 1st is the feast day of Irelands female patron saint, and also marks the ancient pagan festival of Imbolc and the beginning of Spring! A great time to plan your walking tour of Ennis!

15/12/2024

Some of the beautiful Christmas shopfronts and pubs of Ennis!

16/11/2024

The stunning Dromore Woods just outside Ennis is such a beautiful place to visit! Captured this amazing winter gold and silver sunset photo of the lake this evening! So lucky to have this on our doorstep!

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!

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!

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.

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!

29/09/2024

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

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.

21/07/2024

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

17/06/2024

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

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.

27/03/2024

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

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.

Address

C/o Ennis Tourist Office
Ennis

Telephone

087 6483714

Website

http://www.enniswalkingtours.com/

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Ennis Walking Tours on Clare FM's Atlantic Tales

Take a listen to my whole interview on Clare FM's Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn at https://soundcloud.com/clarefm/atlantic-tales-ennis-walking/ We had a lovely chat about all things Ennis and walking tours! @clarefmradio Experience Ennis @visitclare @thewildatlanticway #ennis #visitclare #walkingtours #visitennis #wildatlanticway Ennis Walking Tours

Christmas Eve on O'Connell Street in Ennis!! Where else would you be!! #visitennis #visitclare #enniswalkingtours #christmasinennis #shoplocal #tradmusic #irishdancing

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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.