Lisdoonvarna
Lios Dúin Bhearna
A Victorian spa town in the western Burren, famous for its September matchmaking festival and the Burren Smokehouse.
Lios Dúin Bhearna became a spa resort in the 19th century thanks to its sulphurous spring waters. Today the town still has its historic well and Victorian-style hotels. Its best-known event is the matchmaking festival held each September over a full month, with all-night music and dancing in the pubs, drawing single people from all over Ireland. At the entrance to town, the Burren Smokehouse offers tours of its traditional smoked salmon process, with tastings. It is about 8 km from Doolin and is a convenient stop on a road trip.
Opening hours
Open all day; smokehouse about 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Doolin Cave
- Kilfenora Cathedral & High Crosses
- Doolin
- Fanore Beach
- Ennistymon & the Cascades
- Doonagore Castle
- Lahinch Beach
- Black Head Coast Road (R477)