Kilbaha
Encyclopedia
Kilbaha, County Clare
, Ireland
, is a small fishing village located on the Loop Head
peninsula.
peninsula, far away from major roads (the N67
road being the closest, 25 kilometres east of the village). Kilbaha and its setting on the Loop Head peninsula on the west coast of Clare was the winner of a European Destinations of Excellence
Award 2010 for Aquatic Tourism.
It is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Shannon river. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty, unspoilt and yet with much to offer visitors. There is a wide range of accommodation available in the vicinity. The local pub Keating's claims to be the nearest pub to New York
.
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, is a small fishing village located on the Loop Head
Loop Head
Loop Head , is a headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon, in County Clare in the west of Ireland.Loop Head is marked by a prominent lighthouse. The opposite headland on the south side of the Shannon is Kerry Head...
peninsula.
History
According to Parliamentary Gazeteer of Ireland 1845 the village had a population of 460 in 1831, and 531 in 1841.Location and transport
The village is near the tip of the Loop HeadLoop Head
Loop Head , is a headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon, in County Clare in the west of Ireland.Loop Head is marked by a prominent lighthouse. The opposite headland on the south side of the Shannon is Kerry Head...
peninsula, far away from major roads (the N67
N67 road (Ireland)
The N67 road is a national secondary road in Ireland. It runs from Kilcolgan to Tarbert and passes though Kinvara, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Lahinch, Miltown Malbay, Quilty, Doonbeg and Kilkee.-See also:*Roads in Ireland*Motorways in Ireland...
road being the closest, 25 kilometres east of the village). Kilbaha and its setting on the Loop Head peninsula on the west coast of Clare was the winner of a European Destinations of Excellence
European Destinations of Excellence
EDEN is the acronym for European Destinations of Excellence, a project launched by the European Commission promoting sustainable tourism development models across the European Union...
Award 2010 for Aquatic Tourism.
It is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Shannon river. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty, unspoilt and yet with much to offer visitors. There is a wide range of accommodation available in the vicinity. The local pub Keating's claims to be the nearest pub to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland