Monks Ballyvaughan

08/06/2026

Thank you to our lovely visitor Becky Stout who sent us this wonderful shot of our homemade brown bread that has made it all the way to Colorado, USA. We also spy our bespoke Monks Sea Salt candle in the background too! Happy Monday to all!

15/05/2026

Crisp, clear nights in Ballyvaughan are here. The sunshine may be hiding at the moment, but you can warm up at the bar of Monks with our great team. See what Johnston had to say… “Colette and the entire team at Monks were kind, welcoming, and friendly. The hotel appeared updated and was comfortable. The restaurant served a great fish pie and some delicious salty oysters.”

07/05/2026

Thanks to Brian Sheehan for this wonderfully, sunny snap of Monks. Stop by for some lunch today, we’d love to see you! 🌊

05/05/2026

Monks Merch 🌊 Take the scent of your visit to Monks home with you. We have bespoke Sea Salt & Driftwood candles, and bespoke Monks bedroom amenities. And of course our Monks T-Shirts. 👌

13/04/2026

🌞 Is this the best possible breakfast view in the country? We think so! Guests of Monks enjoy sea-views, cooked to order breakfast and freshly brewed coffee in our Martello room each morning. You should be one of those guests! Check out our website for best available rates and start planning your next visit. 👌

10/04/2026

Luckily for you, once you park up at Monks, there’s no need to drive anywhere. 😉 After you check-in, enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and then take the two minute stroll up this road to Margaret’s Oloclainns Bar for a post meal cocktail, Irish coffee or delicious pint. We think it’s a match made in heaven. 👌

05/04/2026

Celebrate your special days with us here at Monks. 🍾 Sea views, great food and birthday fun!

04/04/2026

As Storm Dave approaches, just a gentle reminder that our doors will be open for anyone who can make it to us safely this afternoon. It’s a day for the ducks rather than a day for exploring the Burren, take refuge at Monks. The fire will be lit, the pints will be mighty. 🔥

18/03/2026

Huge congratulations!

Tidy Towns reps Victor and Geraldine headed to Kerry earlier this month to pick up Ballyvaughan Tidy Towns's Gold Award for 2025.
This is your, the community's, award. Thanks to everyone who volunteers on weekly tidy-ups, beach cleans, the watering rota ... the list goes on.
And there are the people who do a after a swim, or who pick up litter and dog poo left behind by those who should care more.
THANK YOU. Míle buíochas.
We're going for gold again, and hoping to top the points table for Co Clare too. If you have an hour or two to spare, would you help us? We'll be posting details of our 2026 tidy-ups soon.