Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn)[1] is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland, on the Atlantic coast.

It is a noted centre of traditional Irish music, which is played nightly in its pubs, making it a popular tourist destination.

The small Crab Island is a short distance out from Doolin Harbour, barren except for the remains of an early 19th-century stone constabulary outpost.

[6] Owing to environmental protection measures, concurrent visitor numbers are limited to 20 per tour.

[citation needed] As well as serving as an accommodation centre for visitors to the major limestone rock climbing area of Ailladie (most climbs at or above E1 5b), a short 8 km drive away, Doolin has its own less-popular sea-cliff rock-climbing area, with several routes recorded.

Bus Éireann route 350 links Doolin to Ennis, Ennistymon, Cliffs of Moher, Lisdoonvarna, Fanore, Kinvara and Galway.

Musicians associated with Doolin, who have lived there or played in its pubs, include Micho Russell and his brothers Packie and Gussie, Sharon Shannon, Davy Spillane, and Steve Wickham of The Waterboys.