Monks Ballyvaughan is blessed to be surrounded by the magnificent Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark. Surrounding us here in Ballyvaughan are fantastic way-marked walking trails. When you visit us in the future be sure to include a walking trail in your plans.Trails maps and details can be found here. Read More >
Monks Take Away will open from Wednesday to Saturday from 1pm – 7pm and on Sundays from 12noon – 6pm.Click here to read our menu.Please ring in all orders and respect social distancing when collecting.Telephone: 065 7077059. Read More >
Wishing all our friends, customers; past, present and in the future, a happy and healthy Easter. We are living in very challenging times but know that when the world settles down again there is a wonderful Seafood Restaurant located at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way, surrounded by the Burren National Park and Galway Bay, waiting to welcome you. In the meantime we are offering locals a TAKE AWAY service. Our TAKE AWAY service is not to encourage friends and customers from far to travel to us but rather to cater for all the locals who are … Read More >
It is with regret we announce that set dancing is cancelled for the next number of weeks due to COVID-19.We hope it will return when the world settles down again. Read More >
The Irish Government has asked all pubs around Ireland to shut their doors from Sunday night (15th March 2020) in light of the coronavirus until at least March 29th. Therefore Monks Ballyvaughan will remain closed to the public until March 29th. Having consulted with the chief medical officer, the Government believes that this is an essential public health measure.The Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) both supported this decision, and urged all their members to close in line with the Government’s request. Read More >
The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge is taking place on Saturday 23rd May here in Ballyvaughan. This Marathon is unique in many ways: it is a road, green road and trail challenge across the beautiful scenic Burren. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and see the riches of the Burren in Bloom. Each participant has a choice of full, half or mini marathon on the day. All three challenge’s start in Ballyvaughan, Co.Clare at 9am, and all three taking you on and off road to the finish line on The Pier at Ballyvaughan.Monks Ballyvaughan are delighted to support … Read More >
Accomplished set dancing teacher, Bill Lynch, teaches the art and skill of set dancing every Thursday night in Monks Ballyvaughan. Join Bill each Thursday night from 8pm to learn the basic 1,2 3’s. From 8.30pm sit back and watch more experienced dancers take to the floor or if you are a natural join in. It is all about having some fun while learning an Irish traditional dance. Read More >
Oíche na mBan is the Irish for ‘Women’s Night’. On Saturday 29th of February Monks Ballyvaughan are hosting a special dining experience just for the ladies. It is a fundraiser event to raise funds for Sláinte an Chláir and Home Carers.On arrival at 7pm everyone will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco, followed by a wonderful menu created by our head chef, Daniel Daly.Dancing will start at 10pm when the doors will be opened to everyone who wants to join in on the fun. Tickets are €30 and are on sale from Ballyvaughan Service Station. Read More >
The Irish Times kindly included Monks Ballyvaughan and the Burren in an article about nine looped winter walks around Ireland (with a great meal at the end).The article include the Wood Loop Walk in Ballyvaughan. It read:Want to get close and personal with the Burren without the challenge of crossing unforgiving limestone? If so, this almost entirely level walk traversing minor roads, green lanes, woodland tracks and field systems is just for you. Taking around two hours, it offers splendid views of the Burren’s uniquely folded limestone layers and the surrounding terraced hills. Starting from Ballyvaughan, the route traverses … Read More >
We are delighted once again to be involved in the Burren Charity Challenge 2019. The Burren Charity Challenge is a great community event taking place on Friday 27th December in Ballyvaughan Village. Registration takes place in Monks from 11am.Cycle 40km & Run or Walk 10kmCycle 40km & Run 5kmAll proceeds go to the Ballyvaughan Playgroup Development.] Read More >