Ennistymon

Ennistymon or Ennistimon (Inis Diomáin in Irish) is a village in County Clare, near the west coast of Ireland. A popular tourist town, it has a typical Irish main street, with many traditional pubs. The River Inagh, which has some small rapids known as "the Falls" (hence the famous Falls Hotel), runs through the town, behind the main street. A bridge across the river leads to nearby Lahinch, on the N67 road. The town is connected to Ennis by the N85 (which is actually the main street through the town). Until the late 1950s the West Clare Railway also passed through the town, connecting it to Ennis and the West Clare coastal towns and villages.

Ennistymon derives its name from INIS DIAMAIN which is generally translated as Diamain’s river meadow. Westropp thought the name might signify the fruitful riverside meadow. Dinneen’s dictionary gives a choicer translation of the name which could signify the hidden or secret island and a more prosaic rendering of DIA-MHAOIN, as in reference to ecclesiastical property, may be more exact as a Saint Luchtighern is reputed to have had an abbey here.

Ennistymon is hidden in a recess among the hills. It lies on the southern edge of the Burren, two miles inland from the Atlantic. The narrow street near the bridge over the Cullenagh River is the oldest part of the town. A little below the bridge, the river rushes over an extensive ridge of rocks and forms a beautiful cascade about 1Ѕ miles away from where it joins the river Derry. The united streams continue towards the sea as the Inagh River. The town developed around this old bridge, the lowest crossing point from the sea.

Close to Lahinch, Ennistymon is full of fun shops. You'll be tempted to pass through Ennistymon on your way to Lahinch, but take some time and look around. A beautiful river flows through the heart of town.

Ennistymon has two excellent choices for lodging. The Grovemount House is one of the premier B&B's in Ireland and the Falls Hotel is one of the old grand hotels of the world. Both overlook the river.

The town of Ennistymon is hidden in a recess among the surrounding hills. It lies on the southern edge of the Burren, two miles inland from the Atlantic. The narrow street near the bridge over the Cullenagh River will take you to the oldest part of the town.

A little below the bridge, the river rushes over an extensive ridge of rocks and forms a beautiful cascade about one and one-half miles away from where it joins the river Derry.

Just down the road from Ennistymon is Lahinch Golf Club. As you drive towards Lahinch, you will notice the Great Famine Memorial located on the north side of the Ennis Road. This was the first memorial in Ireland dedicated to those who suffered through the "Great Hunger."