Fanore


Fanore is a small village in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland. The area was officially classified as part of the West Clare Gaeltacht, an Irish-speaking community, until 1956.

Geography

Location

Lying on the road between Ballyvaughan and Doolin, Fanore has an extensive sandy beach and sand dunes around the mouth of the Caher River. It is also officially recognised as the longest village in Europe.

History

Remains of a Mesolithic dwelling have been found on the north bank of the river.
Nineteenth-century highlight buildings of interest in Fanore including Fanore Lodge as well as its rich archaeological heritage.

Economy

The village is very popular with walkers, surfers, rock climbers, tourists and is particularly interesting to botanists, owing to its location on the edge of the Burren - renowned for its unique flora and fauna. It has a pub, a post office/shop, and a restaurant, as well as a surfing school near the beach.

Infrastructure

Transport

route "350" links Fanore to several locations: Ennis, Ennistymon, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kinvara and Galway. There are a number of journeys each way daily. Onward rail and bus connections are available at Ennis and Galway.

Popular culture

Fanore has appeared many times on Irish television: in particular, the Father Ted series often featured scenes filmed in Fanore and its surrounding villages.