Aillwee Burren Experience

10/10/2026

05/10/2026

🎓 Taking a year out before college?

Why not make it a year to remember at Aillwee Burren Experience! 💚

Join our friendly team and gain valuable experience across retail, hospitality and tourism, while working in one of Clare’s most unique visitor attractions.

✨ Full-time positions available
🤝 Great team
🌿 Great place to work
💡 Plenty to learn

Start your next adventure with us!

📧Get in touch to find out more, email [email protected]

04/10/2026

Tune in this Sunday from 6pm for Atlantic Tales with Pat Flynn! 🎙️

This week, Pat chats with MD Nuala as they reflect on 50 years of Aillwee — a remarkable story of heritage, people and place.

Don’t miss it! 🎙️

02/10/2026

✨ 50 YEARS OF AILLWEE CAVE ✨

On 2nd October 1976, Aillwee Cave officially opened its doors.

Fifty years, countless adventures and generations of memories later, we’re celebrating this very special milestone. 🪨💛

Here’s to 50 years of wonder beneath the Burren — and many more to come.

01/10/2026

“We were waitng for Victor Meldrew to pop up but it never happened. Nice place” - Mick, Google Review

“I don’t believe it!!” 😄

Did you know Aillwee Cave was the setting for a memorable scene from the hilarious TV show Father Ted? 🎬🦇

So, while Victor Meldrew may not make an appearance on your tour, you might recognise Aillwee from one of Ireland’s favourite comedy classics! 😂

📍 Come explore the caves and see where TV history was made!

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30/09/2026

🎅✨ Did you know Santa’s Workshop has been bringing Christmas magic to Aillwee for over 20 years?

This Christmas, step into a festive world packed with family fun, adventure and a little bit of magic! 🎄✨

🌲 Festive woodland walk
🥽 Immersive VR fun
🏎️ NEW go-karting experience
🎠 Magical carousel ride
🎨 Face painting
🦅 Birds of Prey display
🔎 Santa’s festive scavenger hunt
✨ And so much more!

Plus, meet the main man himself, Mrs Claus and all the Elves! 🎅❤️

🎁 Everyone receives a gift on arrival, with a special gift from Santa for the little ones.

Make Santa’s Workshop part of your Christmas tradition — click the link in our bio to book your magical visit! ✨

23/09/2026

We love hearing what you think! 😊
Your kind words, lovely reviews and happy memories mean so much to our team💛
Thank you for being part of the Aillwee experience! 🫶

21/09/2026

🌿 There’s more to the Burren than rocks!

Look a little closer and you’ll discover a landscape bursting with colour and life🌸

Home to over 70% of Ireland’s native plant species, the Burren is a truly special place for biodiversity — from delicate orchids to Arctic-alpine flowers🌱

And it’s not just plants! Keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels, foxes and the elusive Lesser Horseshoe Bat, which hibernates right here in Aillwee Cave🦇

🌳 Explore the native woodland at Aillwee and discover the wild side of the Burren✨

18/09/2026

🎉 50 years of memories, adventure and discovery!

We’re celebrating 50 years of Aillwee Cave and would love to celebrate with our past and present team members.

Join us for a special evening of food, drinks and entertainment on Saturday 10th October, 5pm–9pm💛

Come along, catch up and help us celebrate this very special milestone!

RSVP: [email protected] by Friday 2nd October.

11/09/2026

🦅 Meet the magnificent Birds of Prey at Aillwee! 💛

Since 2008, our Birds of Prey Centre has been giving visitors the chance to get closer to some truly incredible birds, with spectacular flying displays set against the stunning limestone landscape of the Burren. ✨
From majestic eagles and graceful owls to powerful hawks and impressive vultures, our Centre is home to an amazing collection of native and international birds. 🦉
Come along, explore the aviaries, see these beautiful birds up close and discover a little more about their fascinating world. 🌿

A wonderful experience for curious minds, nature lovers and bird enthusiasts of all ages! 💚