The Geopark

National Geographic Award Winners
9 Mar
Geopark wins National Geographic World Legacy Award

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been recognised as a Global leader in sustainable destination development. The Geopark was named winner of the Destination Leadership award by The National …

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23 Nov
Carsten Kreiger puts wonders of the Burren in the frame

The unique landscape of the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the subject of a new book by one of Ireland’s leading photographers. This Is …

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18 Nov
Geopark shortlisted for National Geographic World Legacy Award

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been shortlisted in an international awards scheme hosted by The National Geographic. The Geopark, which was yesterday designated as a UNESCO site following …

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Marshmallow folds
11 Sep
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher successfully retain Geopark status

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher has successfully retained its Geopark designation for a further period following a reassessment and revalidation by the UNESCO supported Global Geopark Network. The designation is …

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29 Jun
Revalidation of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark status

Representatives of the Global Geopark Network were in the Geopark to undertake a reassessment and revalidation of The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark status. The UNESCO-supported designation is subject to …

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26 May
Geopark Pedals New Sustainable Travel Initiative

A new initiative aimed at luring cycle tourists to the Burren and promoting sustainable travel throughout the region has been announced. Developed by the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark and …

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1 May
Burren Food Trail named as EDEN finalist

Fáilte Ireland has named The Burren Food Trail as one of four Irish finalists of this year’s EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) competition with Tourism and Local Gastronomy as the …

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24 Apr
Adopt a Hedgerow Initiative Launches

Burren businesses combat litter and invasive species A novel method of getting the North Clare business community involved in keeping the roads and laneways of the Burren tidy is being rolled …

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Irish Responsible Tourism Awards
9 Mar
Geopark shortlisted for tourism awards

The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Destination’ and the ‘Best Transport Initiative’ categories of the annual Irish Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards. If successful …

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