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[H2] Experience a Tradition of Hospitality, to make the time to drive out west Into County Clare…
And catch the heart off guard and blow it open
[H6] From ‘Post Script’ by Seamus Heaney

Welcome to Sheedy’s, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare.
The town of Lisdoonvarna is situated on the edge of The Burren, famous for its unique landscape, flora and varied walking routes. Lisdoonvarna is just 10KM from the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Sheedy’s is the perfect spot to enjoy all that the Burren has to offer.
Owned and managed by the Sheedy family, we pride ourselves in offering a warm welcome, traditional hospitality and delicious cuisine.
Sheedy’s is a 45 minute drive from Shannon International Airport.
Walkers will be thrilled with the variety of looped walks on the Burren Way and the spectacular views of the Aran Islands from the Cliffs of Moher.
Sheedy’s is just a 2 minute walk from the Irish traditional pubs in Lisdoonvarna. The traditional Irish music session can be enjoyed in the pubs each evening during the summer season (April to October inclusive).
We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Co. Clare.

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Sheedy’s Hotel is situated in the charming village of Lisdoonvarna, 10 Km from Cliffs of Moher and Burren Geopark.
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[H2] Taste the Difference Real Makes

There’s no doubt that what sets Sheedy’s apart from other boutique hotels is our exceptionally high standard of food. The cuisine is Modern-Irish, prepared with fine locally-sourced ingredients – and whether you’re a keen foodie or simply appreciate beautifully-prepared food made with the freshest of ingredients – you’re in for a treat.
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Restaurant
Artisanal, locally-produced food in the fine French tradition is the order of the day at Sheedy’s – prepared by renowned chef, John Sheedy.
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The Bar
Our cosy Residents Bar is the oldest room in the house and is full of character. It also hosts a great range of whiskeys to enjoy after dinner!
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The Burren
With everything from food trails to a flourish of flora and fauna  – you’re right on the doorstep of the wild and enchanting Burren, with all its secrets of the past.
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[H2] Taste the Difference Real Makes
Dinner at Sheedy’s Hotel is served from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Please note however that the Restaurant is not open for dinner on Sunday evenings. We can advise of alternative places for dinner, either upon check-in or in advance of arrival. Please contact +353-65-7074026.
Non-residents are welcome to book a table for both dinner and breakfast. To book a table for either dinner or breakfast telephone +353-65-7074026
Sheedy’s is an informal style Restaurant where the emphasis is put on the use of local produce sources from Burren producers.

[H5] Relax in the Bar
Relax by the fire in our characterful Residents Bar.   After dinner enjoy selecting from our well stocked whiskey range!

[H5] Taste Tip
During your stay at Sheedy’s, be sure to experience some of John’s signature dishes. His Roast Rack of Burren Lamb served with Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Fresh Spinach and Lamb Gravy is a must.
As we are a Boutique property, a reservation for dinner is recommended.
Non-Residents welcome – please telephone +353-65-7074026 to reserve a table.

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[H2] The Best of Breakfasts
Set yourself up for a day of exploring with one of Sheedy’s famous breakfasts – the heart of our country experience. Warm the soul with our freshly-made organic porridge, served with Baileys. Then taste pure Irish hospitality with a full Irish breakfast – with every delight from the freshest, organic farm eggs to locally-sourced, artisanal pork sausages.
Non-residents welcome to book a table for breakfast Tel +353-65-7074026 to check availability
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[H2] Opening Times
The Restaurant is open serving dinner from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Residents please note that as we are a small Boutique property a reservation is advisable.
The Restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings May to September inclusive.
Non-residents welcome. To reserve a table, please telephone (+353) 65 – 7074026 or e-mail info@sheedys.com.
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[H5] Accolades and Awards
The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice 2020,2022 & 2025 for Walking Breaks.
The Restaurant holds Two Rosettes from the AA.
Georgina Campbell Award for Best Breakfast in Munster.
Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Award
Listed in Top 25 Small Hotels in Ireland.
Eco Label from Green Hospitality Ireland for commitment to ‘going green’.
Listed in the ‘All the best places to eat’ McKennas’ Guide.
Listed in the Georgina Campbell Guide – the very best places to eat, drink and stay.
First Place for Service Award from Original Irish Hotels

Stayed for a 2-night break recently and was completely wowed by the quality and attention to detail here. This is an under sung gem in the North Clare hospitality scene: I had eaten here and loved it a couple of times but really when you stay, you get the full package – John’s amazing cooking…
[H6] Noirin T, Dublin

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[H2] Two Night Walking Break in the Burren
Sheedys Hotel and Restaurant is ideally located for walking The Burren.
The Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice for Walking Breaks 2025 Winner!
Two nights accommodation and freshly cooked breakfast served to you each morning
1/2 day walk on The Burren with Shane Connolly – a local guide and expert on the Burren
Packed lunch of homemade soup and freshly cut sandwiches, bottled water and fruit cake for the walk
Full dinner  on one evening in our Restaurant which holds Two Rosettes from AA
Rate:  €290.00 per person sharing a Twin or Double room.  Supplement for single occupancy applies, €80.00 per night
Note that the walks start from the local village of Ballyvaughan, 8 miles from Lisdoonvarna.  You will need to make your own way there on the morning of the walk.
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[H2] Cliffs of Moher Break
Sheedys Hotel and Restaurant is just 10 minutes drive from Cliffs of Moher
Two Nights Accommodation
Freshly cooked breakfast served to you each morning.
Full dinner on one evening in our Restaurant which holds Two  Rosettes from AA
Entry for two persons to the famous Cliffs of Moher Display Center
Rate: €265.00 per person sharing.  Supplement for single occupancy of a room is €80.00 per night
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[H2] One Night Dinner Bed & Breakfast Break
Discover the magic of The Burren with an overnight stay at Sheedys.
Accommodation in a Classic Room.
Dinner for two in our Restaurant
Freshly cooked Breakfast.
Rate: From €175.00per person sharing a Twin or Double room.  Supplement for single occupancy applies from €80.00 per night
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[H2] September is Matchmaking Festival time
To check availability directly, please telephone 353-65-7074026 or mail on info@sheedys.com

[H2] Live the Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way
Part of the beauty of Sheedy’s is its location in the town of Lisdoonvarna. The town of Lisdoonvarna makes the perfect over-night stop as the town is just 10 minutes from Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. This means you’re perfectly placed to experience the rich culture, history, beauty and natural wonder of this much-loved part of Ireland. The town of Lisdoonvarna has many old and characterful Irish pubs, interesting shops, a pharmacy and a Roman Catholic Church.

[H2] Top Must-Do Experiences

[H5] The Cliffs of Moher
Experience Ireland at its most rugged, panoramic and naturally beautiful – just 10 minutes from Sheedy’s. A Signature Discovery Point, The Cliffs of Moher offers over one million visitors each year a totally multi-faceted experience of Ireland’s incredible West Coast. Stretching for 8 km and reaching a height of 214 metres, the Cliffs are a fascinating historical wonder, a geographical focal point, a conversational hotspot and area of immense natural richness and importance – all in one incredible destination.
Standing on the Cliffs, you’ll take in majestic views of the Aran Islands, Galway Bay and Connemara. The Cliffs are also home to20 different species of birds as well as a wealth of birds, flowers, marine life and sea and land mammals.
A visit to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience is a must – containing a wealth of fascinating information and displays on the Cliffs. View the Cliffs by following one of many cliff top trails – or take a short drive to Doolin and catch a one-hour boat trip to view the Cliffs from the sea. You can also sail to the Aran Islands from Doolin, after enjoying the festive tradition and fun of this pretty coastal village.
For your convenience, Martina is happy to arrange any outings or excursions for you.

[H5] Walks through The Burren
The Burren is a dramatic karst landscape, underlain by limestone which covered most of Ireland approximately 350 million years ago. The Burren Way from Doolin to Ballyvaughen is a very popular and pleasant walking route – and here you can blend wonderful discovery with the embracing open air and the magic of this haunting place.
You’ll learn about a vast array of wild flowers indigenous to this glacial landscape – as well as an abundance of wildlife. You can explore the history of the land and its people and the legacies of past generations – seeing beautiful old farm homesteads, the ancient famine road and a host of monuments all along the way.
Maps are available from John and Martina who will happy share with you, advice and tips on best routes and favourite places. Taxis can also be organised.
We offer our very own Walking Break. Find out more…

[H2] Travel Tip!
Don’t miss Vaughan’s Pub at nearby Kilfenora! It has traditional Irish set dancing every Thursday and Sunday night and is very well known as the pub used in the legendary Father Ted TV series.

[H5] Irish Pub Life
Traditional Irish music is a fully body experience: the upbeat tempos compel you to dance a jib, clap your hands and join in. And that’s what trad music is all about – joining in and having the craic (fun)
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There’s no better way to get a taste for the real Irish rural experience than by getting comfortable in some of the local ‘locals’ – Irish culture at its most vibrant and welcoming. The great thing about staying at Sheedy’s is it takes just a stroll across the road to embrace Lisdoonvarna’s lively pub culture. You’ll find a pub seisun in nearly every pub – an informal gathering of musicians. From traditional fiddlers to tin whistle players, beautifully haunting Irish voices and lyrical local story tellers – this is Ireland at its best. Just add some great local craft beers, good conversation and the best of pub atmospheres.
Doolin is known worldwide for its wealth of Irish traditional music and there is music nightly in all the pubs in the summer months. Many well-known names in Irish music have begun their careers in Doolin – and many established musicians regularly return to join in a session or two.
Further afield, experience music sessions and a good craic at any of the little villages around us – whether you’re chilling out in Ballyvaughan or getting lively in Milltown Malbay.

[H2] More to Do and See
Enjoy fine golf on some of Ireland’s best courses – Lahinch is just 13km away and Doonbeg a 32 km drive from Sheedy’s.
Find your beach paradise surfing at Lahinch or enjoy a wide range of beach activities at White Strand, Spanish Point or Fanore – all Blue Flag beaches.
Book a dolphin watching cruise from Carrigaholt or Kilrush
Explore the fascinating Aillwee Cave, with its underground waterfalls and stalactites, coupled with a visit to the Birds of Prey Centre next door.
Find a little piece of heaven at The Burren Perfumery and Floral Centre – Ireland’s oldest perfumery. From a treat of a tea to perusing the vast array of floral creams, perfumes and oils – it’s pure indulgence.
Something truly different and really rewarding is a Burren Farm Heritage Tour. A local farmer will lead you on a tour and share his knowledge of Burren secrets– from local history to heritage and farming traditions.
Come in May and you’ll catch The Burren in Bloom Festival – celebrating early summer with talks, walks and musical events.
History-lovers will enjoy touring the area’s castles, towers and ancient ruins, including Kilfenora Cathedral, Corcomroe Abbey, Martello Tower and Kilmacduagh Round Tower which is one of the last intact round towers in Ireland.
A literary treat is yours at Coole Park, once home to Lady Gregory and the gathering place of many famous names in Irish literature, including WB Yeats and George Bernard Shaw. Stroll through the beautiful parklands, see the famous Autograph Tree and stop by the lake to see the swans immortalised in Yeats’ ‘Wild Swans at Coole’.
Take in the beautifully redesigned Vandeleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush, with its mazes, water features and greenhouses.
Get the adrenalin going with North Clare Sea Kayaking. You can recharge while paddling alongside playful seals – or take an exciting paddle into hidden sea caves.
Find out why the lakes of the River Fergus are described as ‘an angler’s paradise’. Burren Angling Guide will give you an experienced guide to fly fish for pike and trout from a boat – all tackle is provided.
Tour The Burren on a quality Kalkhoff electric bike from E-whizz – guided and self-guided tours of The Burren. You can take in all the well-known landmarks and many more scenic and historic sites.
From rock-climbing to hill-walking, Adventure Burren lets you explore and experience The Burren in the best possible way.
Get right to the heart of historic Ireland at the Poulnabrone Dolmen – ‘the hole of the quern stones’ portal tomb that dates back to the Neolithic period, between 4200 BC and 2900 BC.

Stayed for a 2-night break recently and was completely wowed by the quality and attention to detail here. This is an under sung gem in the North Clare hospitality scene: I had eaten here and loved it a couple of times but really when you stay, you get the full package – John’s amazing cooking…
[H6] Noirin T, Dublin

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[H2] Give the gift of style, indulgence and so many wonderful memories in the making
Give a Sheedy’s Gift Voucher. Whether redeemed for a special dinner or to use against the cost of a stay with us, it’s perfect for treating a loved one on their birthday or to celebrate an anniversary.
And there’s no better way to honour that special happy couple on their wedding day.

The moment we arrived at Sheedy’s we wanted to extend our stay. We loved everything about the place — from the service, to the friendliness, to the gorgeous room, to the amazing food both at breakfast and dinner, to its location — it is listed as a four star but in our opinion is much…
[H6] Swane, Canada

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[H2] Our Story
Sheedy’s Boutique Hotel has been in the Sheedy family since the early 1700’s – a much-loved home that has been passed down the line of four generations.  It was John’s Grandmother Alice Sheedy who opened the doors to guests in the 1930’s. John and Martina carry on the tradition of welcoming guests and offerings the very best in hospitality.
Sheedy’s is the perfect base for your holiday or short break in the Burren. Located on the edge of the Burren, Sheedy’s is just 10 km from the famous Cliffs of Moher. The local village of Doolin from where one can take a boat trip to the Aran islands is just 8km from Sheedy’s. Walkers and Hikers will enjoy the varied routes to explore along the Burren Way and in the Burren National Park.
[H2] Our Team
The bedrooms are designed in the Classic Irish style in keeping with the date of the house.
Breakfast is included in all the rates and is served fresh to you at your table. Great care is given to selecting from the bounty of local produce available in the Burren region to use for our breakfast and dinner menus
There is ample onsite car parking at the hotel.
There is great Irish Traditional music to be had in the pubs in Lisdoonvarna during the Summer season. Sheedy’s is just a two minute walk from these great pubs.

[H2] Our Philosophy

Stayed for a 2-night break recently and was completely wowed by the quality and attention to detail here. This is an under sung gem in the North Clare hospitality scene: I had eaten here and loved it a couple of times but really when you stay, you get the full package – John’s amazing cooking…
[H6] Noirin T, Dublin

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