Once an insignificant fishing village , Doolin (also known as Fisherstreet on some old maps) shot to fame on the back of the revival of Irish Traditional music over the last twenty or thirty years. It is now perhaps the best-known location for traditional music and is a mecca for tourists and visitors , especially the younger ones , as there are many good walks of the Burren (walking tours are organised locally ) and sea-fishing off the rocks. There are several good pubs and many cafes and restaurants , catering for every taste and budget. The small harbour is the nearest port to the Aran Islands , and a ferry runs to Inisfree daily , April - September. Another local attraction is the cave system in the area : Ireland's largest cave is near here and another one contains what is Western Europe's tallest stalactite . There are various other caves and pot-holes around the district , and potholers and cavers are frequent visitors. Bicycles can be hired and the whole Burren area is easily accessible by bike.

More about Doolin on the web can be found on this Doolin web-page

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