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Neighborhood · Ennis, Clare
Centro histórico de Ennis
The narrow streets of Ennis's centre, around O'Connell Square and the statue of Daniel O'Connell, with family shops, traditional-music pubs and alleys leading down to the Rio Fergus.
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About Centro histórico de Ennis
Ennis's centre retains the medieval layout of narrow, winding streets that developed around the Franciscan convent on the banks of the Rio Fergus. O'Connell Square, at the heart of the town, has a tall column topped by the statue of Daniel O'Connell, erected in 1865 on the site of the old courthouse where he was declared elected MP for Clare in 1828.
From the square run O'Connell Street, Abbey Street, which leads to the convent, and Parnell Street, with painted fronts, family shops, butchers and bookshops, and narrow alleys called lanes that link the main streets. The Catholic cathedral of São Pedro e São Paulo, from the 19th century, stands on O'Connell Street.
Ennis has a strong tradition of Irish music: several pubs hold sessions almost every night, and the town usually hosts the Fleadh Nua in spring, a festival of traditional music and dance. Shops selling instruments and sheet music can also be found in the streets.
The centre is small and can be covered on foot in about an hour. At night, it's the place to eat and hear music before continuing on to the falésias, the Burren or Shannon Airport.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 hour to walk the centre; one night for the pubs.
Best time
By day, for the shops and the square; by night, for music in the pubs. In spring the Fleadh Nua festival usually takes place.
How to get there
The centre is a 10-minute walk from the train station and the bus stop. O'Connell Square is the reference point.
Tip
Go down the alleys between O'Connell Street and Parnell Street, which show the oldest side of town. Ask in the pub which night the music session takes place.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro histórico de Ennis
Does Ennis have traditional music?
Yes. Several pubs have sessions on most nights, and the town usually hosts the Fleadh Nua festival in spring.
What is the column in the square?
The monument to Daniel O'Connell, erected in 1865 on the spot where he was declared elected MP for Clare in 1828.
How long does it take to see the centre?
About an hour on foot, including the square, the main streets and the alleys.