Ennis Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in County Clare, Ireland
About Ennis
The O'Brien dynasty, descendants of Brian Boru, ruled this corner of Ireland when they weren't bossing it all. Your man himself was born atKillaloeon the Shannon and their bastion was inLimerick. In the 12th -century the O'Brien's relocated toInis Cluana Rámhfhada, "island of the long rowing meadow" on the River Fergus. Here grew up a royal residence and a Franciscan Friary, and other religious centres were established in the lush surrounding countryside. Religious power was broken by the Dissolution, butInisor Ennis continued to grow as a provincial capital under the Tudors. It never had walls, and in the 17th century when Catholics and other suspect minorities were forbidden to live in the walled cities, they came to live here and added to its prosperity. The 19th century saw the horrors
Top Attractions in Ennis
Explore the best things to see and do in Ennis:
- ★Clare Abbey
- ★Craggaunowen
- ★Ennis Friary
- ★Knappogue Castle
- ★Quin Abbey
Where to Eat in Ennis
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brogan's
Where to Stay in Ennis
- 🏨Dromoland Castle Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Woodstock
- 🏨Old Ground Hotel
- 🏨Rowan Tree Hostel
- 🏨Temple Gate Hotel
- 🏨Treacys West County Hotel
Ennis Travel Guide Sections
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