Poulnabrone dolmen megalithic tomb, Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), EuropeThe Burren (from Irish: Boireann, meaning - great rock) is a unique karst landscape in northwest County Clare, Ireland. The limestone area measures 300 square kilometres and is roughly enclosed within the circle comprised by the villages Ballyvaughan, Kinvarra, Gort, Corrofin, Kilfenora, Lisdoonvarna and the Black Head lighthouse. The definitive article (ie "The" Burren) has only been added to the name by academics in the last few decades as it has always been traditionally called Boireann or Boirinn in Irish and Burren in English.

Carved detail, Kilfenora Cathedral, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Old American Studebaker classic vintage car in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Derelict two-storey old rectory house in rural setting, Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional Irish set dancing at a Ceilidh at Vaughan's Bar in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Derelict old period cottage in need of renovation near The Burren at Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional Irish set dancing at a Ceilidh at Vaughan's Bar in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional Irish set dancing at a Ceilidh at Vaughan's Bar in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional old stone barn in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Detail of the Doorty cross, 13ft tall and dating from the 12th century, Kilfenora, County Clare, Munster, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

Old American Studebaker classic vintage car in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional Irish set dancing at a Ceilidh at Vaughan's Bar in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Traditional Irish set dancing at a Ceilidh at Vaughan's Bar in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

Lemeneagh Castle ruins, home of legendary Maire Ruagh, built 15th and 17th Century, Kilfenora, County Clare

Traditional old stone barn in Kilfenora, County Clare, West of Ireland

The Pulnabrone Dolmen, Kilfenora, Burren, County Clare, Republic of Ireland

Celtic crosses in the Kilfenora church, Burren, Clare, Ireland

Details of the celtic crosses in the Kilfenora church, Burren, Clare, Ireland

Doorty Cross, high cross in Kilfenora Cathedral, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Detail in Kilfenora Cathedral, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

High cross, Kilfenora Cathedral, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Oldtimer in Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland, Europe