Ballyallia Lough – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

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Ireland

Munster

Clare

Ballyallia Lough – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

Moderate

runners

Ballyallia Lough – Ennis Friary loop from Ennis

01:08

10.8km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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43 m

Views of St. Columba’s Church of Ireland

Highlight • Viewpoint

This stretch of Ennis' Riverwalk provides excellent views across Post Office Field's greenery towards St Columba's Church of Ireland. This fine example of Gothic revival architecture was built between 1868 and 1871 and designed by Francis Bindon.

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67 m

Edna O'Brien Mural

Highlight • Monument

Born in County Clare, Edna O'Brien was a decorated Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short-story writer. Her first novel, The Country Girls (1960), was notably banned and denounced at the …

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6.73 km

Ballyallia Lough

Highlight • Lake

Also known as Ballyalla Lake, there is a seating area along the eastern edge of Ballyallia Lough which makes for a peaceful lunch stop. It plays an important part in water storage to prevent flooding after heavy rainfall.

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10.2 km

Ennis Friary

Highlight • Religious Site

Ennis Friary has been the focal point of the city since the 13th century. It served as a Franciscan monastery, seat of the Kings of Thomond, court and prison.

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10.4 km

Post Office Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Post Office Bridge spans a small gap across the River Fergus. To the north east you can see tower of Ennis Friary. There are often beautiful flower displays in the area which brighten any run.

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10.6 km

Ennis River Walk

Highlight • Trail

With its many bridge crossings, sculptures, murals and industrial buildings, the Ennis Riverwalk makes for a lovely stroll. Ennis' layout is very much shaped by the bends in the River …

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.43 km

719 m

406 m

Surfaces

5.52 km