WIN a family pass to the Aillwee Cave

The Westmeath Independent has an all day family pass (2 adults & 2 children) to giveaway to the Aillwee Cave & its Birds of Prey Centre. To enter this competition simply log onto the Westmeath Independent’s FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/westmeathindependent for more details.

Aillwee Cave and its Birds of Prey Centre, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare is a very special place in the heart of the Burren.  Let the staff at Aillwee Cave welcome you to the dramatic underworld of this unique landscape.  Your tour consists of a 35 minute guided walk through beautiful caverns, over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor. Marvel at the frozen waterfall and explore the hibernation chambers of the long extinct brown bears.

Visit the Birds of Prey Centre, home to one of the largest and most varied collection of Birds of Prey in the Ireland – Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, Owls, and Vultures.  Daily Flying displays provide a rare opportunity to see many of these wonderful species in dramatic free flight set against the Burren Landscape.

Book a Hawk Walk – A once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with one of nature’s top predators. Guided and instructed by experienced falconer, this hour long “Walk with a Hawk” through woodland and across Burren Limestone pavement is tailor made for anybody seeking a totally unique experience.

At the Farm Shop, watch cheese being made. The Burren in North Clare is the birthplace of this Award Winning Farmhouse Cheese Burren Gold.  This wonderful cheese has won numerous Gold and Silver Medals at various national and international cheese fairs.

Burren Gold is a firm textured Gouda style cheese with a rich creamy taste. It comes in a variety of flavours:- Plain, Smoked, Cumin, Garlic & Nettle, Black Pepper and for something a little more exotic—Piri Piri.  Why not pop in to the Farmshop at Aillwee Cave and taste some delicious Burren Gold Cheese! You may even be lucky enough to see our cheese maker at work.

Visit the Woodland Craft Village– A Living Primitive Village for the most incredible Woodland Craft Experience. Please check our website www.aillweecave.ie for full list of course dates available.

Relax in the friendly Tearoom with a coffee and scone or drink a glass of wine on the terrace and see the most breathtaking views of Galway Bay.

Browse our two wonderful Gift Shops and see our breathtaking 2014 collections, where you can find gifts for every occasion.

Visit our website www.aillweecave.ie or contact 065 7077036 for the further information.

The Aillwee Cave is a great day out for the family so why not enter the Westmeath Independent’s competition to win a family pass on their FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/westmeathindependent