Ennis Essential History Walking Tour

What to Expect

Led by Dr Jane O’Brien, this 70-minute walking tour explores the winding streets, narrow bow-ways and historic buildings of Ennis, a market town with more than 800 years of history. The route covers the 13th-century Ennis Friary (a Franciscan foundation of the O’Brien dynasty), the medieval street network, Ireland’s oldest timber-framed house and monuments connected to the town’s rebel and revolutionary past. Tours run during the high season from May to October on most weekdays at 11am. Pre-booking is advised as places are limited.

Good to Know

• Runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11:00am (no tours Wednesday or Sunday).
• Duration: approx. 70 minutes. Book ahead at enniswalkingtours.com.
• Meet in the courtyard shared by the Ennis Tourist Office, Clare Museum and Temple Gate Hotel, off O’Connell Square.
• Also available: Dark History Tour and Tasting History Tour - see the website for times.
• Tours run May to October, weather permitting.

Getting There

Ennis town centre is served by regular Bus Eireann services from Limerick, Galway and Clare towns. The meeting point is within walking distance of all town-centre car parks.