The Little Town Amenities
Clara Swimming Pool
Clara Swimming Pool is a community owned facility, which is run by a voluntary board of directors. The pool is a limited company not having a share capital since September 1999. This means that all income generated goes directly to the daily operation and maintenance of the pool.
Facebook / Phone (057) 933 0063 / Ballycumber Rd, Clara, Offaly
Clara Library
Ballycumber Road
Clara
Co. Offaly
Phone No: 057 9331389
claralibrary@offalycoco.ie
Clara Bog Visitor Centre
Clara Bog is one of the best remaining examples of a relatively intact raised bog in Western Europe. It has been said that you can experience ten thousand years of history in the ten square kilometres that accommodate Clara Bog and its surroundings. This refers to the influence that the last Ice Age had on the Irish landscape. To the north of the bog, an esker runs in an east-west direction. Eskers, steep ridges of layered sand and gravel, were laid down by retreating glaciars over 10,000 years ago. This esker impeded the drainage of glacial melt water from a low-lying area south of Clara which became a large, shallow lake.
Phone (01) 888 3200 / Ballycumber Rd, Clara, Offaly
Clara Bog Board Walk
The Clara – Rahan Road dissects the bog resulting in an east-side and west-side. The timber boardwalk is on the west-side and is a 1 km looped walk with information boards erected at four points. Car parking is available at the site. Alternatively visitors can leave their car at Clara Bog Visitor Centre car park (this closes at 5 pm Mon – Fri) and walk to the bog, which is 1.5 km from the visitor centre.
Public Playground
A community initiative - The Public Playground is open all year round for varying age groups.
Located beside the Clara Swimming Pool.
Walking
You’ll be spoilt for choice around Clara with heritage trails all over Town.
Seasonal guided walks available from the Bog Visitor Centre and the Clara Heritage Society.
Plenty of history awaits!
Clara Town Park
A beautiful setting on the banks of the Brosna for fishing, Picnics or just to realx.
The park has recently being refurbished with new seating and pathways.
Things to do for free in Clara Town
Plenty of free activities in Clara - Get out and explore your Town!