The Menu: Take a walk on the wild side of the Burren

A great man for Shank’s Mare, one of The Menu’s finest ever escapades was on the Burren, so the prospect of a walking weekend at the peak of wildflower season led by author/guide Tony Kirby (May 10-12) in Co Clare has him dusting down the clogs.

That the weekend package (2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal, 2 packed lunches, 2 days guided walks incl. transfers, €199 pps) is based at justly renowned The Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna only further heightens the sense of anticipation because you can hardly get in the door these days for all the awards piled up in the place! It’s not such a long, long way from Clare to here! [e-mail]

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