The Planet Ennis

Ten lanes on Showgrounds Road

Showgrounds Road in Ennis is home to the Clare branch of The Planet, a chain with sister centres in Athlone, Cork and Galway. Tenpin Ireland lists 10 lanes here, while the Visit Clare listing describes eight, so ask if you need a set number. Visit Clare, the county council's tourism site, notes that bowlers can ask for guiding ramps and lane sidebars, and describes the building as fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and baby changing.

Besides bowling there is laser tag, an arcade, a soft play area and a 9D cinema, and Visit Clare also mentions pool, snooker and astroturf. A cafe serves pizza, snacks and drinks, alcoholic ones included. Prices sit a little below the Cork branch: a lane-hour for up to six costs €47 and an adult game €9. The centre takes groups of up to 48, and party packages are sold separately.