WHERE?
The Women's Rock Festival 2023 will be held at the Burren Outdoor Education and Training Centre (BOETC). For your overnight accommodation, there will be a choice between dorm beds (first come, first served basis), camping and van spaces. BOETC is conveniently situated close to the Burren climbing crags and provides us with the necessary space for all the fun activities we have planned for you.
A single venue with a shared space allows us all to come together, get to know each other and most importantly encourage and learn from each other. This is an excellent opportunity for us all to step outside our comfort zones, boost our personal development and expand our climbing potential.
We will not be arranging transport to and from the festival venue outside of festival hours. During the festival there is transport to and from the crag included in the ticket. Visit our online forum* to arrange carpooling or email us at womensrockfestival@gmail.com and we will do our best to help you!
*This group is private. Once you have bought your ticket, please add yourself to this group and we will verify and admit you.
GETTING THERE
By car
From Ennis
From Lahinch Road N85 (one of the main roads exiting Ennis). At Fountain Cross, take the R476 to Corofin. Continue through Corofin and Kilnaboy and take the R480 at Leamaneh. Continue on L1014 to Carran. After 8 kilometres the centre is on the right. 40 minutes. Google maps directions
From Galway
Exit Galway via N67 towards Oranmore. Stay on N67 past Clarinbridge. At Kilcolgan, take a right to continue on N67 towards Kinvarra/Ballyvaughan. A few kilometers outside Kinvara take a left onto L1014. After 6.5 kilometres the venue is on the left. 45 minutes. Google maps directions
From Dublin
Continue to Galway or Ennis and see above directions from there. Approx 3 hours.
By bus
Please note! If travelling entirely by foot via public transport take the options below to get to Kinvara. From Kinvara, it is essential to have pre-arranged pick up/carpool via our forum or get in touch with us at womensrockfestival@gmail.com and we will do our best to help you!
From Dublin Airport and Dublin city
See CityLink for timetables and stops. These buses go to Ennis and Galway.
From Galway
Take the BusEireann bus route 350. Your destination point in the fare finder is Kinvara.
From Ennis
Take the BusEireann bus route 350. Your destination point in the fare finder is Kinvara.
By air
Dublin Airport or Shannon Airport
Please note, transport connections are easier from Dublin Airport. If arriving from Shannon Airport, you will need a connecting bus to Ennis. From Ennis, see bus options above.
By ferry
Arrive at Dublin Ferry Port
From here, take bus 53 to and from the city. From Dublin city, see options above.
By kayak
Aim for the high Cliffs of Moher (should be visible with binoculars). Once you have them right ahead of you, head in a northerly direction towards Fanore. You should see an impressive limestone wall. Watch out for Dusty the Dolphin!
