Aillwee Burren Experience

Aillwee Burren Experience Ireland's Premier Showcave & Birds of Prey Centre, situated in The Burren, along The Wild Atlantic Way.
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Voted one of our "Top Ten Visitor Attractions" by Independent.ie readers. Aillwee Cave is Ireland’s Premier Showcave – A very special place in the heart of the Burren. One of the most ancient caves in the Burren and perhaps in Ireland. The story of Aillwee Cave began millions of years ago when the landscape was very different to that which we see today. They began to form when streams sinking unde

rground on Aillwee Mountain started dissolving channels through the lines of weakness in the limestone. The earliest history of the cave is preserved in its roof. Our expert guides will accompany you during your tour through beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfalls. Marvel at the frozen waterfall and explore the hibernation chambers of long-extinct brown bears ursos arctos. Explore Europe’s largest rock garden - follow the trail up Aillwee Mountain and discover the ecological wealth and diversity that the Burren has to offer. Take a walk though the Hazel Wood, a working wood where the hazel trees are managed by a technique known as coppicing.

Throwing it back to 1980, when Aillwee Cave welcomed its 250,000th visitor 🤩Here’s cave discoverer Jacko McGann greeting...
27/08/2026

Throwing it back to 1980, when Aillwee Cave welcomed its 250,000th visitor 🤩

Here’s cave discoverer Jacko McGann greeting Bernadette Power from Dublin, joined by her teacher Patricia Jordan and Roger Johnson of Aillwee.

From moments like this to today — over 7 million visitors have explored the Aillwee Burren Experience. What a journey💛

✨ Good food, great company & plenty of laughs! ✨Our wonderful team enjoyed a well-deserved night out together at Greene’...
20/08/2026

✨ Good food, great company & plenty of laughs! ✨

Our wonderful team enjoyed a well-deserved night out together at Greene’s in Ballyvaughan. 💛

A big thank you to the fantastic team at Greene’s for looking after us so well! 🥂

It’s always lovely to spend some time together, relax and enjoy a few laughs along the way. 😊

🦅 Ready to get closer to nature?Step into the world of falconry with our Hawk Walk experience and meet one of nature’s i...
19/08/2026

🦅 Ready to get closer to nature?

Step into the world of falconry with our Hawk Walk experience and meet one of nature’s incredible predators — the Harris Hawk.

After a short introduction to falconry, head into the beautiful Hazel Woods for a guided 45-minute walk through the Burren. Release your hawk, call it back and watch in awe as it soars, swoops and shows off its incredible speed and agility.

And there’s more! Your experience also includes a Cave Tour, access to our Birds of Prey flying display and delicious cheesetasting in the Farmshop. 🧀🦅

Advance booking is essential.

Come for the Hawk Walk, stay for the full Aillwee experience! 💚

Where it all began... 📍A glimpse back to 1976 at the original entrance to Aillwee Cave. A classic ride, a simple gravel ...
17/08/2026

Where it all began... 📍

A glimpse back to 1976 at the original entrance to Aillwee Cave. A classic ride, a simple gravel track, and the start of decades of welcoming visitors into the heart of The Burren.

Spot the original sign welcoming early explorers! 🐻🪨

We’re growing our team! 💚If you’re looking for a rewarding role with a friendly team, drop by our Recruitment Day to fin...
10/08/2026

We’re growing our team! 💚

If you’re looking for a rewarding role with a friendly team, drop by our Recruitment Day to find out more about the opportunities waiting for you at Aillwee Burren Experience.

📅 Saturday 22nd August | 🕛 12.00pm–4.00pm

Bring your CV and come meet the team!

Address

Aillwee Burren Experience
Ballyvaughan
H91AX26

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+353657077036

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