The area around Mullagh More lies to the Eastern edge of the Burren region and is considered to be the 'essential Burren' -  with bare limestone,rough trees, a number of lakes -'loughs' and a few mountain meadows  with sheep and goats grazing.

The Burren are about 500 sq.kms of lunar-like limestone landscape
and surely one of the wonders of this world. Its apparent bareness nurtures an internationally famous flora.  When Stone Age farmers settled in the Burren they found the area forested. By late medieval times the felling of timber and the grazing of cattle produced to-days skeletal landscape.

Man has left a mass of evidence of having lived on the Burren for thousands of years. Material remains abound, including megalithic tombs, stone and earth ring forts, round towers, medieval churches, monasteries and castles. Burials took place in Poulnabrone and other dolmens over a period of 600 years from 5200 to 5800 years ago. .
Gaelic Chieftains like the O'Briens, the O'Connors and the O'Loughlins - who were the Princesses of the Burren - had their castles here. One at least, Gleninagh Castle was inhabited until the middle of the 19th century.

The Burren coastline shows a dramatic and picturesque
mixture of stone, beaches and a crystal clear blue Atlantic ocean.
The Aran Islands are an extension of the Burren landscape.There are numerous caves, one of which, Ailwee Cave is open to visitors.
You'll get an inside look into the area and its mysteries if you
visit the Burren Centre in Kilfenora or the Burren eXposure in
Ballyvaughan. The Burren Craft Trail  and Bar Food Circuit is a day's scenic journey presenting local craftspeople and local hospitality.
 
Find out more about the Burren and the many activities possible
on the next page!

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