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The Burren region borders on Galway
Bay and looking west on the horizon are the fabled Aran Islands..
'Burren' is derived from the Irish word boireann meaning 'place
of stone', and the name could not be more apt. The Burren covers
an area of some 260 square kilometres, Almost devoid of trees
and surface water, it has been described as 'lunar' in its appearance.
Surprisingly, this bizarre and apparently hostile environment
is a botanist's paradise as around ¾ of Ireland's plant
species are found in the Burren (more than any other region).
This region of County Clare is also famous for its traditional
music pubs - especially in the village of Doolin where we spend
our first two nights.
Return ferry transport from Doolin to Inishmore is included on
this tour.
2008 Tour Dates: Tuesday to
Saturday
Apr 22, May 20, July 8, Aug 12 September 23
Price: from $1145 Canadian per person sharing twin
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