Places of Interest in Corofin Village
- Clare Heritage & Genealogical Centre
The Clare Heritage and Genealogical Research Centre was founded in 1982 by the late Dr. Ignatius (Naoise) Cleary. - Burren National Park information Point
A visual & interactive interpretation of the National Park. - St Catherine’s Church & Museum
The Heritage Museum is housed in what was once St. Catherine’s Church, which was built in 1718 by a first cousin of Queen Anne. The Museum tells the story of the 19th Century Ireland, a fascinating window on the past. - St Patricks Hall
St Patricks Hall Corofin is a community hall and was built in 1948. - Corofin Primary School
Scoil Mhuire was built in 1959. It is located overlooking Atedaun Lake and the River Fergus in the townland of Kilvoydane. - The Workhouse
Corofin was one of the poor law unions in Clare and a workhouse was built there in 1852. - Kilvoydane Cemetery
One of the local graveyards and includes a 15th century monastic site. - Lough Atedaun
This Lake known as (the lake of the breezes) is very important for wildfowl and pike fishing. - Fair Lane
This was the original route to the Fair green where fair days were once held. - The Grotto
The Grotto was officially opened and blessed on the 11th February 1958. - Playground
Corofin Playground is an excellent playground for children situated near the GAA pitch.
It was officially on the 5th of May 1991. - Corofin GAA
This is a sports facility and a gym for the community. - Teach Cheoil
The building is a 300 year old cottage. The Corofin Teach Cheoil is run by the local Branch of Comhaltas, and has been in operation since 1972. A summer Seisiún with traditional music, song and dance, a night of traditional entertainment. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the night’s entertainment, every Thursday in July and August, from 9.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. - Slaughter House Lane
The old building at the end of the lane was used as a slaughter house by the butchers of Corofin. - Michael’s Lane
This lane is known as the green and is an old cobbled lane that leads to the river Fergus. - Market House
The Market house was built in 1719. - Richmond House
Georgian building 1825-1886 - The Bridge
This is a three arched stone cut bridge built in 1790. - The Old School House
Dated from 1886-1950, known as the bridge school. - The Creamery
The creamery was built in 1957 as an assembly point for farmers to bring their milk. It is now a Kerry Co-op store. - Catholic Church
St Bridget’s church was built in 1822.