'''Ballyvaughan''' is in Burren, a region of County Clare, Ireland.
Get in
Ballyvaughan is located on the N67 and can be reached by car or by a bus service from Limerick or Galway. Travellers using public transport from Dublin can travel to either Galway or Limerick and take [http://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/ Bus Eireann to Ballyvaughan.] Travellers using public transport from Shannon can take the bus from Limerick and change in Ennis for the Lisdoonvarna bus which is 10 miles away from Ballyvaughan. The best option is to continue to Galway from Shannon and there connect with the Doolin bus which passes through Ballyvaughan.
Get around
The village itself is very small and so no transport is needed. However, one of the main attractions of Ballyvaughan is its location in the Burren, and transport (car or bicycle) is essential to enjoy this unique landscape fully.
See
The village is itself is quite pretty and there is a small picturesque harbour. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, on a drive south into Burren, via either the R480 or the N67. The views from Corkscrew Hill, on the N67, are particularly impressive. The [http://www.aillweecave.ie/ Aillwee Caves], located just off the R480, are are worth a visit as is the [http://www.burrenpage.com/Poulnabrone.html Poulnabrone dolmen].
Do
There isn't a lot to 'do' in Ballyvaughan (it's a place to 'be' really) with the only tourist attraction as such being the Burren Exposure exhibition - it also houses a shop and cafe. The O'Brien Castle at the [http://www.burrencollege.com/ Burren College of Art] is worth a visit. There is a wealth of archaeological remains throughout the surrounding countryside. Tim Robinson's map "The Burren" is an extraordinary companion. It can be bought in the giftshop behind Spar supermarket.
Buy
There are a couple of craft shops in the village. They mainly sell the usual range of stuff but [http://www.brendansboat.ie/ Brendan's Boat] sells a good range of leather-work produced by Brendan himself. There is also a pharmacy, a petrol station, and a small supermarket in the village.
Eat
There are several Tea Rooms in the village.
Hyland's Hotel
Monks Pub (Once famed for its seafood but ownership and management have changed)
Drink
Sleep
[http://whitethornholidayhomes.com Whitethorn Holiday Homes] - Comprises of three cottages, located right on the sea front, just 1.5km from Ballyvaughan village and 1.5km from the beach.
[Hylands Hotel}, O'Briens Pub, Gregans Castle Hotel, lots of B&Bs.
Get out