Killinaboy lies on the southern edge of Burren National Park and the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Here, precisely located details at Killinaboy Church meet a walking trail that starts in the village. This makes it possible to plan around two different focal points: the church ruins and their historic features, or views of Mullaghmore and Lough Gealain.

Historic features at Killinaboy Church

A depiction of the Crucifixion dating from 1644 is located in a niche tomb on the south wall of Killinaboy Church. A round tower stump, about four metres high, stands in the graveyard. The height refers to the surviving tower stump. The ruin also features an unusual Lorraine cross; there is also a Sheela na Gig at the church. Together, these represent different forms of church heritage: a dated artwork, a structural remnant and two other named features.

The church is right beside the R476; limited parking is available behind it. As parking conditions may change, check them before setting out. This can help with orientation if you want to combine the church features with a walk from Killinaboy.

Walking in the southern Burren

The Mullaghmore Loop Walk starts in Killinaboy and offers views of Mullaghmore and Lough Gealain. Trail conditions may change; check them before setting out. Burren National Park is also nearby. It is in County Clare, where visitors can explore walking trails in the park. From Killinaboy, the national park can be reached via the L1112; the turn-off is before the Killinaboy Church ruin. Check the latest official information about access, the road and the shuttle before setting out. This helps distinguish between a trail that starts in the village and the nearby national park as another walking area.

A castle and a lake as further destinations

Leamaneh Castle lies north of Killinaboy. The complex includes a five-storey tower house dating from the 15th century and a manor house dating from the 17th century. The two parts of the building represent different periods of construction. Check local access arrangements before planning your visit.

Inchiquin Lake is about a two-minute drive from Killinaboy and offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Conditions and permits may change; check them before planning an activity. Compared with the church features and the walking trail, the lake adds another kind of experience to your itinerary.

Plan your stay around the day's destinations

The destinations differ in both theme and location: the church ruin and the starting point of the Mullaghmore Loop Walk are in Killinaboy, Leamaneh Castle lies north of the village, and the lake is said to be about a two-minute drive away. If you are looking for accommodation in Killinaboy, you can take these differences into account when planning your day and decide whether church heritage, walking or activities on the water should be your priority. Each route and excursion has its own conditions; it is especially worth checking the latest information for visiting the park, access to the castle and activities at the lake.

Discover more destinations: Newmarket On Fergus, Ennis, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Canower, Carron, Cross, Clarecastle

For the broader travel overview: County Clare.