This is one of the nicest & friendliest cultural center's I've ever been in. The word "cultural…read morecentre", often fills me with dread, because all too often visiting such places, I've been faced with an ironically uninspiring institution with no reflection of culture present, something akin to a dull local authority building or library, and despite loving books, I'm no lover of libraries! The Seanchaí as the centre is collectively known, from the Irish word for a Storyteller, (pronounced "shan-a-key"), is blissfully different. It houses a writers museum, justifiably trumpeting the work of Kerry writers, among them: John B. Keane, Bryan MacMahon, George Fitzmaurice, Brendan Kennelly and Maurice Walsh. All of whom are more than worth getting to know, and deserve to be better known, particularly George Fitzmaurice who like Maurice Walsh, (whose short story the John Wayne movie 'The Quiet Man' was based on), I'd never heard of before, but whose brilliant play 'The Pie Dish', I've since enjoyed. For a not too bad admission charge, (because in retrospect I must have been feeling a bit poor that day), you stroll through bright and breezy rooms that are each dedicated to one of these writers, and very imaginatively laid out they are, though it is all a bit too dazzlingly bright & minimalist for me, (I like a bit of a shade & clutter myself)! Other rooms cover collectively over 70 other Kerry writers of renown, and through visual displays you explore how a particular landscape can genuinely inspire a writers mind. Walking around here you can begin to believe Kerry's claim to be the cultural capital of Ireland, though dear old Dublin would have something to say about that I think! There is so much more here too, anyone living in Kerry with literary aspirations would have no excuse not to partake of an exhaustive programme of events & workshops on offer. There is an inexpensive restaurant with an impressive choice of food. Also as you might expect there is a really excellent bookshop, full of writers biographies, and copies of all their works including all of Listowel born John B. Keane's plays and novels. The bookshop is well stocked with other Irish & local interest books, cd's, dvd's & cards as well A genuinely inspiring & suitably creative environment to visit. NOTE: Head off for a drink at John B. Keane's pub, it's not far away on William St, and see my separate review for that.

My husband and I visited here this summer. I had read about the museum, and as an English teacher…read morewas excited to see it. My hopes for it were high. Let it be clear - I was not disappointed for a second. The cultural center gift shop was wonderful, and I was able to get some lovely souveniers. While we were browsing, one of the staff found our two tour guides - Vincent and Denis, who were outside trying to fry an egg on a piece of slate, as it was in the middle of the heat wave. We knew then, that they were a couple of characters, and would make our visit special. Again, I was not disappointed. We went from room to room on this interactive tour, and every moment of it was magical (in some instances, literally). In addition to learning so much about these legendary writers, we got to experience the written word, a genuine treat. We were impressed by the museum, but most especially with Vincent and Denis, who not only gave us an incredible literary experince, but some travel advice, opportunities to participate, and many many smiles & memories. Keep up the outstanding work. This is an experience that should not be missed!

This was a very boring tour unless you are interested in the detailed history of flying boats. The…read morebest part was the Irish coffee served at the end. If you like watching black and white old film reels and a small museum of Maureen O 'Hara, it is not worth the stop.

LOVE this place!! As a flight attendant I am always curious to learn more about aviation- so much…read morehistory in this museum. We stayed about 2.5 hours, and I wish we could've stayed longer! Will definitely go back on another trip to Ireland- and will stop in the cafe to enjoy an Irish Coffee! Don't miss this gem if your traveling around Ireland... it's pretty close to Limerick!!

We came here in 2022 and are back in 2025! We drove in 2022…read moreand could spend all the time we wanted to go to both sides of the cliffs and still eat and shop. This time we took PaddyWagon tours and had less than 2 hours total. While I really enjoyed the tour, I recommend taking independent transportation so you can take your time.

Beautiful building with interesting art exhibitions and a fabulous mix of shows. We are local and…read moreoften attend events here, there is always something on for all ages and tastes. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed an overnight stay at the hotel-we booked into their Suites property next door. The…read moresuites are arranged 4 to a building with 2 rooms upstairs featuring a nice deck and 2 on the main level-note you walk upstairs (no elevator) so perhaps stay on first level if stairs are an issue-like if you brought two huge suitcases per person. Our room #18 was very spacious with a good sized bedroom with a king bed, dressing area and living room with a fireplace and a small but functional bathroom with a very nice spacious shower. It seems the suites might be pretty new as we had lots of bedside power ports (USB-C and USB-A) as well as similar setups by the desk area. While I could have used a fluffier pillow, the room was fairly quiet save the nighttime rain on the roof and rambunctious crows in the morning. Parking is right in front of your room door and the room included a nice cooked to order breakfast as well. The property owners also run the nice bakery/cafe, Fitz's pub and an inviting pizza restaurant in the same set of buildings.

Staff is very kind and prompt. Hot water did not work; forced me to freeze me nards in the shower…read more Plumbing made very loud noises throughout the night. All of this considered, Hotel Doolin was absolutely my highlight of Doolin. That is all.

If you're looking for a true Irish pub experience in Doolin, this is it…read more It's a typical, unassuming pub that fills up quickly with both locals and tourists, creating that perfect lively Irish atmosphere. The service was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The fish and chips? Hands down the BEST I've ever had -- perfectly crisp on the outside, flaky and tender inside. And the seafood chowder was beyond words. Rich, flavorful, and packed with seafood. Of course, the beer was fresh and delicious, just as it should be. An awesome, cozy spot that delivers on everything you hope for in a great Irish pub. We'll be back.

We had to stop in here to get beer and some Irish music. It had been 13 years since our last…read morevisit. Not that hungry but could resist the Oven baked salmon and the fish & chips. NEEDED MORE TARTAR SAUCE! Wonderful atmosphere, place was hopping. Even better if once the music started at 8:45pm. Almost past our bedtime. Ha! We stuck around and tipped few more beers, great place, awesome service. Well done.

Ok, I have since upgraded my rating to four stars as they have in some of the screens put in new…read moreseats which are spacious and comfortable. They also do a Saturday morning matinee for children for like €3 and offer special priced kids popcorn and drink for €2.50 which is brilliant. My son loves it and with the new seats it definitely deserves another star. One thing to note, not all of the screens have been upgraded so it's a crap shoot right now if you get the comfortable seats or the old, cramped ones.

As the only cinema in Co. Clare, I have been coming here from a very young age. The usually offer…read morethe more popular blockbuster type movies, so if you are looking for something a little more artsy or indie it may disappoint :/ That being said, the place is always clean and the staff generally friendly (I have had one run-in with soemone at the ticket desk, an older staff member who was very sharp and quite frankly rude, however as a one off I'll let it slide). They do a wide range of snacks, including popcorn, soft drinks, chocolate, candy, nachos, crisps...everything you need to get you through a 2.5hr movie! Two sets of toilets, one in the lobby near the ticket office, and one further along up near the screens at the back of the complex (these usually have a shorter queue so if you really are bursting to go, these would be your safest bet!) Elevator from the ground floor lobby, while makes the place completely wheelchair accessible, however not sure about spaces within the theatre rooms themselves (pretty sure there is space at the very back where people in wheelchairs can view the screen from). Some of the older theatre rooms have not been upgraded yet, as such the seats are smaller and not as comfortable, however as stated before they are all clean and kept in good condition so for me it's not a deal-breaker. They do special rates for children, OAP's & students, and also an early morning matinee club for parents and their children (great for parties!). This is a good idea because the cinema is located in the middle of a busy district of the town and so later in the evening, especially on a Friday night, there can be alot of rowdy, and slightly tipsy, people hanging around the bars that are nearby. One final note, they allow for advanced booking and ticket collection, which is a great service if you are planning on viewing something on it's opening night!