Aillwee Cave

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About this place

Aillwee Cave (Irish: Aill Bhuí) is a cave system in the karst landscape of the Burren in County Clare, Ireland. The name Aillwee is derived from the Irish Aill Bhuí which means "yellow cliff". Privately owned, it forms part of the Aillwee Cave and Birds of Prey Centre attraction.

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Getting There & Parking

Aillwee Cave is located in County Clare, roughly 27 km (25 min drive) from Galway and 248 km (3h 40m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 271 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bird Of Prey Centre (0.3 km away).

Galway27 km

~25 min drive

Limerick75 km

~1h 05m drive

Dublin248 km

~3h 40m drive

Nearest car park

271 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗