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	Lisdoonvarna County Clare - Ireland View - Ireland's Travel and Accommodation Guide
		Lisdoonvarna - Lios Dúin Bhearna - The Enclosure of the Gap Fort
		Lisdoonvarna is true to it's Irish name as it is steep in history with many ring forts in the area.
		Lisdoonvarna is Ireland's best known spa town and has a history of people traveling to this town to bath and drink the mineral waters to provide relief to ailments.
	www.irelandview.com /clare-lisdoonvarna.php (248 words)

	Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare - 1 2 Travel - Ireland Travel Information Guide
		Coming from the Irish "Lios Dhuin Bharna" meaning the lios or enclosure of the fort in the gap, there is plenty of archaeological interest surrounding Lisdoonvarna with many ring forts dating back to the Iron Age and Christian era to be found in the area.
		Lisdoonvarna developed into a tourist centre as early as the mid 18th century when a top Limerick surgeon discovered the beneficial effects of its mineral waters.
		Lisdoonvarna is close to many major tourist attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and the rugged North Atlantic coast.
	www.12travel.com /ie/Shannon/Lisdoonvarna.html (543 words)

	Irish culture and customs - World Cultures European
		The name Lisdoonvarna comes from 'Lios Duin Bhearna', which means the lios or enclosure of the fort in the gap.
		It was around this time that one of Lisdoonvarna's most famous sayings was coined, describing the town as a place "where parish priests pretend to be sober and bank clerks pretend to be drunk".
		Lisdoonvarna' and the 'Queen of the Burren' competition when the most eligible lady and gentleman of the Festival are picked and awarded the coveted titles.
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /AMisc/Lisdoonvarna.html (1263 words)

	Charles de Lint, The Road to Lisdoonvarna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Road to Lisdoonvarna was written over the course of 1984-85, an experiment by de Lint, who challenged himself to stretch out into a different genre than the urban fantasy he was then helping to popularize.
		By his own admission, this foray into the hard-boiled realm of gumshoes and sleazy mystery was influenced greatly by his love of Mickey Spillane and the like, and the conventions of that genre demand that Lisdoonvarna be a horse of a different color from de Lint's other works.
		Yes and no. It's not a mystery in the traditional vein, as the reader is never quite given enough clues to piece the puzzle together on his own.
	www.greenmanreview.com /lisdoonvarna.html (749 words)

	Irish Property \| New Houses & Properties in Lisdoonvarna, Clare Co. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Brendans Court is an elegant development of 3 bedroom semi-detached houses in the renowned town of Lisdoonvarna.
		Lisdoonvarna is Irelands only Spa Town, and the Sulphur Wells and Baths are a major tourist attraction.
		The town has undergone a major facelift in recent years with major infrastructure developments and a general feeling of optimism is evident among the population of this North Clare town.
	propertyladder.ie /property-brendan's-court.html (510 words)

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		Lisdoonvarna had to have been a 1 CONC newly established community since the firs t Ordinance Survey maps of 1 CONC 1840 did not, yet, recognize its existence, as a town or village.
		According to the census of 1 CONC Ireland, she was 80 years old in 1901 and lived i n the homestead 1 CONC (Atlantic House) in Lisdoonvarna with her youngest son, James.
		Patrick and 3 brothers 1 CONC (and 4 sisters) all emigrated from Lisdoonvarna, 1 CONC Co. Clare to Newport.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /gibbonscandp/Kerin.GED (2308 words)

	GENUKI: Killaloe
		Lisdoonvarna was established as a tourist centre almost entirely because of its spa.
		There are also considerable remains of the old castle of Lisdoonvarna, with its terraces, garden walls, and fortifications ; it was formerly the property of the Davorens, an ancient and powerful family in Burren, but now belongs to the Stackpoole family.
		Near this is another spring, which on analysis was found to contain, in addition to the iron, considerable portions of sulphur and magnesia ; the water is used with great benefit as an aperient.
	home.pacbell.net /nymets11/genuki/CLA/Lisdoonvarna (796 words)

	Matchmaking Festival Lisdoonvarna Ireland – A Solo Travel
		Festivities culminate on the final weekend with the crowning of Miss and Mr Lisdoonvarna and the awarding of major prizes.
		Lisdoonvarna claims the country's only active spa, which has been dispensing therapeutic mineral waters since the 18th century, and the County Clare region is abundantly blessed with scenic spots.
		Getting There: Lisdoonvarna, population about 1,000, is located in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, some 250 km from Dublin and 35km from Ennis.
	www.cstn.org /reports/europe/ireland/irelandlisdoonvarna97.html (726 words)

	BBC - Holiday - Destinations - Lisdoonvarna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Traditionally this was a festival for the farmers in search of a wife, but today Lisdoonvarna has flung its doors open to anyone in search of a good time.
		Of course night time in Lisdoonvarna gets even busier, with everyone making their way down the high street, in search of the craic.
		Apart from the festival, Lisdoonvarna is also famous for having the only operational spa in Ireland.
	www.bbc.co.uk /holiday/destinations/lisdoonvarna (511 words)

	Spank The Monkey - Lisdoonvarna Festival 2003
		Which is strange, because if you look at the bills for Lisdoonvarna in the early years, you got all manner of musical styles.
		Lisdoonvarna Festival had an official site in the run-up to the festival, and at the time of writing it still does: given that it was set up specifically for this event, though, I can't guarantee how long it'll be there.
		The Sticks weren't playing at Lisdoonvarna at all (we saw them at The Village the night before), but they're well worth catching live.
	www.gleeson0.demon.co.uk /lisdoon.htm (2316 words)

	Ireland Mid-West Online - County Clare - Lisdoonvarna
		The existence of the mineral springs, and their reputed curative properties, led to Lisdoonvarna's other claim to fame: its matchmaking tradition.
		Lisdoonvarna has also been immortalised in song, by one of the most prolific and well known songwriters in Ireland, Christy Moore...Oooh Lisdoonvarna__, Lisdoon, lisdoon, lisdoon, lisdoonvarna...
		Lisdoonvarna is also a good starting point from which to explore the southern edges of the Burren, a huge karst limestone region.
	www.irelandmidwest.com /clare/towns/Lisdoonvarna.htm (233 words)

	Woodview Bed & Breakfast Accommodation, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
		We are situated 1km from Lisdoonvarna, on the main N67 road.
		Situated 4 miles from the sea and is Ireland's only operating Spa, famous for its sulphur, iron, magnesia and copperas mineral springs.
		Lisdoonvarna's Spa Wells Health Centre is only five minutes walk from the Town.
	www.woodview-clare.com (414 words)

	Lisdoonvarna - Dublin - Music
		The line-up for the relocated Lisdoonvarna '03 is good enough to get over the weird move to Dublin's RDS Arena on August 30th.
		Lisdoonvarna '03 was prevented from going ahead in the place that gives the festival its name, by some local objections from busybody killjoys which led Clare County Council to refuse Aiken Promotions a licence for the event.
		They alleged the volume of traffic would be more than the current infrastructure could withstand, despite the fact that the Gardai had indicated their approval.
	www.dublinks.com /index.cfm/loc/12/pt/0/spid/2CC1A7B3-C0B5-4E5F-A2D36DC203A28260.htm (298 words)

	In concert: Lisdoonvarna: ThePost.ie
		It was a day of nostalgia for some of us who, over 20 years ago on the wild and crazy wings of youth, flew down the highways and byways looking for a happy fix of music, drink and craic.
		The Frames nurture many of the ideals, enthusiasm and communal participation that were prevalent among the original Lisdoonvarna musicians, and Hansard held the audience in the palm of his hand like a real star of the people.
		Lisdoonvarna has always been about good music, good vibes and meeting old friends.
	archives.tcm.ie /businesspost/2003/09/07/story304710577.asp (371 words)

	Location - Rosruadh self catering Clare Ireland holiday cottage accommodation Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland.
		Rosruadh self-catering cottage accommodation is located in Smithstown, Kilshanny, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland on the outskirts of the Burren.
		Rosruadh is located only 3 miles from the traditional matchmaking town of Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, which has a matchmaking festival every September.
		Rosruadh Cottage, Smithstown, Kilshanny, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland.
	www.geocities.com /rosruadh/page4.html (182 words)

	Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival Review - Online news and more relevant resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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	www.modernness.com /topics/dating/lisdoonvarna-matchmaking-festival.html (195 words)

	About Lisdoonvarna
		Matchmaking soon became one of the main activities of Lisdoonvarna’s holiday-makers.
		September was, and still is, the peak month of the holiday season and with the harvest safely in bachelor farmers flocked to Lisdoonvarna in search of wives.
		Lisdoonvarna Castle was situated beside the old bawn or terraced garden wall of a later residence.
	myhome.iolfree.ie /~b-b-lisdoonvarna/bed_breakfast_accommodations_pages/lisdoonvarna.html (630 words)

	Self Catering Holiday Accommodation Cottage - Doolin / Lisdoonvarna, Ireland
		We are located 1 mile from the traditional matchmaking town of Lisdoonvarna, which is Ireland's only operating Spa (famous for its sulphur, iron, magnesia and copper mineral springs) both of these traditions continue to this day.
		Situated at the start of the Burren region, and is but a short drive to the traditional music and fishing village of Doolin, you are guaranteed to be right in the heart of this magnificent corner of Ireland with your stay at Orchid Cottage.
		County Clare is justly famed as being the "Home of traditional Irish Music" and in both Lisdoonvarna and Doolin, you can hear great Irish music any evening throughout the summer and at weekends during the winter, in the lively pubs and inns.
	homepage.eircom.net /~orchidcottage (507 words)

	Lisdoon Lodge, Spa & Relaxation Centre, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland
		Lisdoonvarna is your Holiday Destination and base from which to tour North and West Clare, a region blessed with some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery.
		Memorable holidays begin in Lisdoonvarna where Ireland's biggest Matchmaking Festival is held each September.
		The house is situated half a kilometerfrom Lisdoonvarna Town Centre on the Kilfenora Road..
	www.lisdoonlodge.com (330 words)

	County Clare Crags
		Lisdoonvarna is a faded Fifties kind of place with lots of accommodation including a hostel.
		The east side is left (north) of the descent, and the Small Wall area is to the far right of the Skull, half way back to the car park.
		Lisdoonvarna to Ballyvaughan road (L54), 11km north of Lisdoonvarna and about 1.5kms beyond where this road reaches the coast.
	www.climbing.ie /counties/clare.html (1775 words)

	RTE.ie Entertainment - Moore for Lisdoonvarna Festival return
		After a twenty year gap, one of Ireland's best remembered outdoor music events is to make a comeback this year.
		Thousands are expected to descend on County Clare for the one-day festival on 28 June.
		Artists confirmed for this stage are Bonnie Prince Billy, The Microphones (K Records), Goodtime John and D.A.D.D.Y. The first Lisdoonvarna Festival was held in 1978 and over six years played host to artists such as Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, Planxty and Rory Gallagher.
	www.rte.ie /ace/2003/0228/lisdoonvarna.html (153 words)

	hotpress.com/music/reviews
		Kicking off the Lisdoonvarna proceedings on Stage II was Dublin’s crowned queen of quirky pop/rock Nina Hynes, equipped with her pink Fender Telecaster & trademark red-lit flowers wrapped around the mike-stand.
		Much of the material on show is familiars from his live album Amsterdam, independently released on Big Sky Records earlier this year, and wonderful it is too.
		Moore the younger claims to have written it that morning and requested the help of his tour-manager to hold up the lyrics – and off he leaps into his own hilarious rendition of ‘Lisdoonvarna’ recontextualising the lyrics for the more bourgeois surroundings of Dublin 4.
	www.hotpress.com /music/reviews/live/2678884.html (666 words)

	hotpress.com/music/reviews
		For what else are ‘Ride On’, ‘Joxer Goes To Stuttgart’ and ‘Lisdoonvarna’ – to name but three – except great Irish pop songs that have become part of the national psychic gene pool.
		This was music that went to the still heart’s core of things – an ordinary man doing extraordinary things with the people’s music.
		The funniest moment of the whole day belonged to Luka Bloom, though, who treated a packed tent to a wonderful reworking of the brother’s ‘Lisdoonvarna’, tarted-up and transported to ‘Dublin 4’ in the back of a Hiace: “Everybody needs a frappucino/A pint of Bud, roight, and a glass of Vino”.
	www.hotpress.com /music/reviews/2678861.html (511 words)

	Lisdoonvarna Hotels - CentralR.com offers simple and secure online booking service for Hotels in Lisdoonvarna. Clare ...
		Lisdoonvarna is renowned for it's festivities, traditions, music and historical interest.
		Located in County Clare, Lisdoonvarna is the only active spa town in Ireland.
		In addition, the tradition of 'matchmaking' was a popular activity of the Lisdoonvarna locals, as they tried to organise marriages for their bachelors in search of wives!
	www.centralr.com /Lisdoonvarna_Hotels.html (261 words)

	Lisdoonvarna Archive 2005 www.lisdoonvarna.homestead.com
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		"Lisdoonvarna" enclosure of the fort in the gap.
		Developed into a tourist centre in the mid 18th century when a Limerick surgeon discovered the beneficial effects of its mineral water.
	www.lisdoonvarna.homestead.com /Lisdoonvarna.html (204 words)

	The Wishing Well Bed & Breakfast, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Cottage is situated behind Ballinalacken Catstle on the coast road from Doolin or Lisdoonvarna to Fanore and Ballyvaughan.
		Immediatley after the castle gates there is a turn to the right, take this turn the cottage will be on your right after another 0.5 mile.
		Immediately after the castle gates there is a turn to the right, take this turn the cottage will be on your right after another 0.5 mile.
	www.gentiancottage.com /location.htm (228 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Accommodations in Lisdoonvarna - Blackbridge House B & B - County Clare, Ireland
		Although this accommodation is situated in a quite area, it is only 5 minutes walk from Lisdoonvarna Town.
		Lisdoonvarna is a pretty place with the typical settings of a small Irish Market Town and has a variety of nightly musical entertainment.
		The Burren is a vast area, which stretches from Lisdoonvarna to Doolin, from Doolin to the north to Ballyvaughan and as far as New Quay, than back south to Corofin and via Kilfenora back to Lisdoonvarna.
	myhome.iolfree.ie /~b-b-lisdoonvarna (373 words)

	Lisdoonvarna - Wikitravel
		Lisdoonvarna is located in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland.
		Lisdoonvarna is most famous for its Matchmaker Festival which in past times was celebrated mainly to find a husband / wife.
		Alternatively you can take the coast road from Ballyvaghan to Black Head and Fanore and then back to Lisdoonvarna, which is much longer, but on a clear day you have a marvellous view over Galway Bay.
	wikitravel.org /en/Lisdoonvarna (186 words)

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