Ennis Friary – Ennis Town Centre loop from Ennis

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Ennis Friary – Ennis Town Centre loop from Ennis

Moderate

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Ennis Friary – Ennis Town Centre loop from Ennis

02:03

8.09km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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146 m

Ennis Friary

Highlight • Religious Site

Ennis Friary has been the focal point of the city since the 13th century. It served as a Franciscan monastery, seat of the Kings of Thomond, court and prison.

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235 m

Ennis Town Centre

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Beautiful colorful city center

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678 m

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Ennis

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The first Mass was said in the Cathedral of St Peter & St Paul in 1842 after 14 years of slow construction progress and financial difficulties. Even then, the building …

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3.83 km

Clare Abbey Ruins

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On the banks of the Fergus River and down a track alongside the railway, you will find Clare Abbey, a ruined Augustinian Monastery. The road is a dead end but …

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3.84 km

Clare Abbey Ruins

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A small cemetery in a former church. Very moody.

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7.79 km

The statue of Daniel O'Connell was erected on the site of a courthouse that was demolished in 1852. O'Connell was instrumental in gaining the right of Catholics to become members of parliament. He is known as 'The Liberator'.

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7.95 km

Post Office Bridge

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Post Office Bridge spans a small gap across the River Fergus. To the north east you can see tower of Ennis Friary. There are often beautiful flower displays in the area which brighten any run.

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8.09 km

End point

Parking

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