A summer resort of great fame, Lisdoonvarna is situated
on the river Aille almost in the centre of the Killilagh parish 23 miles
N.W. of Ennis, 7 miles N. of Ennistymon, and 10 S.W. of Ballyvaughan.
Surrounded by treeless upland and moors, Lisdoonvarna, called the queen
of Spas, so famous for its mineral waters, has an attraction not only
for the sufferers from rheumatism etc., but also for the young and seekers
of pleasure. Its beautiful, up-to-date hotels where dances are held
several nights weekly. Its tennis courts and beautiful park all help
in making a real holiday.
Is there a Town Hall? Yes
Location: In the park grounds
Parks, Gardens and Recreation Grounds. Brief Description:
The park is very conveniently situated in the town. It has an area
of about 30 acres, through which circles a beautiful walk at times
shaded by trees and at times wide open to the elements. You may rest
on the seats which are provided throughout the park, enjoy a game
of tennis or if feeling thirsty you may have a glass of sulphur or
iron water at the Twin Wells.
Brief comments on water supply and sewerage:
The water supply and sewerage system are under the care of
the Clare Board of Health.
Public Services
Nearest Station: Ennistymon
Distance: 7 miles
Bus? Yes
Public Lighting by—Electricity? Yes Gas?
Dancing
| Dance Hall |
Proprietor |
| The Pavilion |
The Spa Wells Trust Co |
| The Royal Spa Hotel |
Miss Maguire |
| Thomond House |
Miss Guthrie |
Libraries
Public Libraries: Branch of the Clare Co. Council Library
during winter months only.
Private Lending Libraries: O Loghlin’s Hotel and Glenbourne
Hotel.
Churches and Services
| Churches |
Services (Sundays) |
| Catholic Church |
8.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.
During summer months mass may be heard from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00
a.m. |
| Church of Ireland |
3.30 p.m. |
Postal Facilities
Location of Post Office: North of the town, near the Catholic
Church
Business (? M.O., Telegraph, Telephone): M.O.’s, Telegraph
and Telephone
Swimming Pools and Baths
Public Baths? Sulphur baths hot and cold. The Needle Bath,
Electric Bath and the Schnee Bath.
Location: At Gowlawn, south of town.
Important Public Buildings (Give brief notes
on architectural features)
The Catholic Church is a very fine cut stone building in the Gothic
style. There are ten altars in it.
Schools and Colleges
The National School Lisdoonvarna
Fairs and Markets; Half-Holiday
Monthly Fairs and Markets: None
Weekly Market Day: None Half-Holiday:
Wednesday
Garages and Petrol Stations
Mr. Paul Burke
Conveyances for Hire (Owners):
Motors (Touring): Stephen Flaherty, Lisdoonvarna; Thomas
Petty, Lisdoonvarna; Michael Sammon, Lisdoonvarna; Ml. Collins, Lisdoonvarna;
John Sheedy, Lisdoonvarna; Vincent Conlon, Lisdoonvarna; John McKeen,
Lisdoonvarna.
Caravans: A wagonette owned by Michael Williams
Horses: Mr. Williams, Mr. Moloney, Mr. Finn, Mr. Considine,
Mr. Dennis Moloney.
Camping Sites (At principal holiday resorts)
Location: On pavilion grounds Landowner: The Wells
Committee
Local Improvements Committee: The Spa Wells Committee
Secretary: Mr. Chambers
Accommodation and Catering
Hotels
Ballinlacken Castle Hotel, 10 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Licensed.
Imperial Hotel, 55 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Licensed.
Lynch’s Hotel, 27 Bedrooms, 21 Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Royal Spa, 28 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Licensed.
Bellevue, 12 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Licensed.
Glenbourne, 31 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Licensed.
Kincora, 40 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Licensed.
Ravine, 15 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Not Licensed.
Guest or Boarding Houses
Eagle House, 6 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Not Licensed.
Kerins, 10 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Gold Finch Lodge, 12 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Michael Guthrie’s, 5 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Bath-View (Hynes), 9 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Not Licensed.
McInerney’s Tivoli No. 2, 5 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Mrs. Mooney’s Tivoli No. 3, 6 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Glynn’s Tivoli Terrace, 9 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Ivanhoe, 10 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Burren House (O’Donohue’s), 7 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms,
Not Licensed.
Danaher’s, 4 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed.
Prairie View (O’Donohue’s), 9 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms,
Not Licensed.
Avondale (McKeens), 8 Bedrooms, No Bathrooms, Not Licensed