Overview
Lahinch is a small seaside resort on Ireland's west coast that grew from a railway stop in 1887 into a surf town, attracting an army of beat-up VW campervans. The village has a population of about 1000 and is known for consistent Atlantic swells, a historic links golf course, and easy access to the Cliffs of Moher just 10 km north.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Surfing
Before you go
Connectivity
4G available from Three and Vodafone; 5G from Eir as of March 2025.
Money
Ireland uses the euro (EUR). ATMs available in Lahinch village.
Transport
Bus Eireann 333 runs from Ennis to Lahinch via Ennistymon (about 1 hour, 6 buses M-Sa, 2 on Sunday). Bus 350 runs coast route from Galway via Doolin and Cliffs of Moher to Ennis.
Weather
West coast weather is changeable; expect wind and rain even in summer. Surf is most consistent in autumn and winter.