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Lahinch Lahinch is home to about 700 locals and natives. We like to call it a village, but with the pace of growth in recent years our village has fast become a town. Our ranks swell to about 7000 in the summer as those who simply have to spend the majority of life working away elsewhere find some time to enjoy their summer retreat. Golf There are over 2000 members at Lahinch Golf Club, which accounts for the leisure pursuits of many residents. The club has limited space for visitors so booking well in advance is recommended. If your trip involves more than one golf course and you are travelling independently of a tour operator then we recommend you contact swinggolfireland.com to arrange tee times. If you are unable to get a tee-time at Lahinch then Doonbeg is an easy option. Travel time to Doonbeg from Lahinch is about 25 minutes. Another local course that is well worth play is the 9 holes at Spanish Point, which are challenging links terrain also. For more leisurely play, the Castle course at Lahinch is usually available as an alternative. The remainder of the inhabitants enjoy the delights of the Atlantic Ocean where the great breakers make for good surfing year round. The beach is safe for swimming and other leisurely pursuits. In inclement weather Sea World by the promenade has indoor swimming, a children’s club and aquarium. Pub Life The village has a number of pubs. Frawley’s is the oldest pub, a traditional pub run by Tom Frawley who has the distinction of being the village’s oldest bachelor and elder citizen at 87 years. Other establishments are Flanagans, The Nineteenth, Kennys, The Cornerstone and O’Looney’s . The popular Galvin’s ( formerly Combers ) was razed by a Gas explosion last year. Most of the pubs serve snacks and food throughout the day. Restaurants Restaurants in the locality are many and varied. The restaurant at the Lodge should be your first choice. When you have experienced what is acclaimed as the best dining locally at Vaughan Lodge, we are happy to recommend other locations for fine dining variety; “The Seafarer” in the village, “Barrtra” just 2 miles south, “The Black Oak” 2.5 miles south, “Cullinanes” north in Doolin and “Vaughan’s Anchor Inn” in Liscannor, a gastro pub. Sight Seeing The Falls and Cascades, Ennistymon 3.5km Cliffs of Moher – 11km North Doolin 15km North The Burren 11km Kilfenora High Crosses and Burren Centre 11km Walking There are many walks available locally and throughout the Burren. Guides may be arranged for specific interests. Bus Transport www.buseireann.ie for all the current scheduled transport links to and from Lahinch Taxis There is plenty of choice for taxi locally and from saloon car to minibus seating 15. Taxi service is available virtually 24 hours per day and fares are reasonable. Doctor & Emergency Care The area is served by three medical practices and after hours a very efficient “Shannon Doc” service operates from a care centre within 3km of Lahinch with a doctor on call and medical team back-up. Pharmacy The village has a pharmacy.