This site was launched in May 2011 to coincide with the publication of a new book about the archaeology of the Burren in Co. Clare, Ireland.

We've still got some work to do to get the website ship-shape, but please feel free to have a look around - there's plenty of information in there! We hope to get back behind the desk to finish development after the tourist season finishes! Thanks for visiting.



"Burren Archaeology - A Tour Guide" is a newly published book written specifically for visitors to the Burren. You can order this guidebook online here at a reduced rate. Visit our online order page for details.

The book is also available from the publisher - The Collins Press - and in many bookstores. It is also available on Amazon.

Need a guide?

Hugh Carthy is the author of Burren Archaeology - A Tour Guide and has been conducting guided tours of the Burren for many years. A personalised guided tour is the best way to appreciate the wealth of archaeological heritage in this unique landscape.

We'll shortly be adding a Contact Form to this website where we can take online enquiries and bookings. If you'd like to enquire about a tour in the meantime, please phone Hugh at +353-86-8055220 or e-mail hugh at karontravel dot ie.

Latest News

8/05/2011. The book is going to be published in the US in Autumn 2011 by Dufour Editions.

7/05/2011. Book launch in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. It's all official now! Thanks to all who turned up last night and to Dr. Brendan Dunford who did the honours. The book is now available to buy in bookstores around the country.

12/04/2011. First print run of the new book completed. Preview a selection of pages.

Preview here.

15/01/2011. Volunteers clear scrub and undergrowth from Tergoneen court tomb.

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13/08/2010. Intriguing new discoveries on Turlough Hill.

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Can you help?

There are many ways that visitors and local people can help us and also help protect the fragile archaeology of the Burren.

Here are a few suggestions.

Join the Burren Conservation Volunteers, an initiative of The Burrenbeo Trust.

For more information, visit the Burrenbeo website, email trust@burrenbeo.com or phone +353 91 638096.

Let us know if you come across any broken links on this website.

You can use our Contact Form to do this.

Coming soon.


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