Doolin Cave

Poll an Eidhneáin

A cave with one of Europe's longest freely hanging stalactites, about 7.3 metres. Tours last about an hour, and there is a farm nature trail on the surface.

Poll an Eidhneáin, better known as Doolin Cave, lies about 5 km north of Doolin. Its Great Stalactite is about 7.3 metres long, one of the longest freely hanging stalactites known in Europe. Tours last about an hour. You go down steps to a chamber about 80 metres underground, where lights reveal the stalactite, which formed over tens of thousands of years from dripping water. Above ground there is a roughly 1 km farm nature trail and a pottery studio. Tickets must be purchased, and it is recommended to book a tour slot online in advance.

Opening hours

About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)

Karst caves · Stalactites

Nearby sights

Doolin
Lisdoonvarna
Doonagore Castle
Fanore Beach
Lahinch Beach
Cliffs of Moher
Ennistymon & the Cascades
Kilfenora Cathedral & High Crosses

Places to eat nearby

Roadside Tavern
Gregans Castle Hotel Restaurant
Monks Ballyvaughan
The Larder Café