Joseph McHugh's Bar

County Clare


Lots of courtyard tables, County Clare–brewed craft beers from Western Herd Brewing Company, excellent pizzas (from €13) served to 9pm and regular trad sessions give this beautiful old timber-lined pub considerable appeal.


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1. Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

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Clatter up the spiral iron staircase to the roof-top viewing platform of this historic stone tower for the Cliffs of Moher's best photo-op. The structure…

3. Cascades

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4. Courthouse Studios & Gallery

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5. Doonagore Castle

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7. Doolin Cave

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8. Spa Well

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