Cliffs
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The photos of Irish scenes linked from this page were taken by my wife and I in 1995. They are not professional photos by any means. I publish these to offer examples of the scenery you will enjoy if you visit these places. Click on the link at the left to display a photo. Use your browser's return button to return to this page. The photo's are LARGE and take a while to load.
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are located on the west coast in Clare northwest of Lahinch. This is a very popular attraction that draws many tour buses. There is a visitors center and a car park (fee to park). The main paths are well paved. An observation tower, built in the 19th century, (fee to use) is located near the edge of the cliffs. Many sea birds nest in nooks on the cliff face . If you are in the mood for golf you will find a championship golf course nearby.
The Burren
Inside
Church ruin - Kilfenora
Graveyard adjacent to Church - Kilfenora
The Burren in an area of north Clare characterized by a stony surface and limestone outcroppings. There are a number of dolmens (prehistoric grave sites) in the area. Perhaps the most famous of these is the Poulnebrone Dolmen. I recommend a stop at the Burren Centre in Kilfenora. You can see an audiovisual presentation, exhibits, and obtain a map if you need one (you'll need a map to find the dolmens). While you are waiting for the audiovisual presentation to start, you can visit the church ruins next door to the visitor center.
The Poulnebrone Dolmen is located in what can only be described as a pasture. We might have driven right by had it not been for two cars parked along the road. As we viewed the dolmen the solitude was lost when two busloads of French schoolchildren arrived.
The Burren is rocky but not barren. When we were there in June there were many kinds of wildflowers in bloom.
Dingle Peninsula
Ringfort overlooking Dingle Bay
View near
east end of Slea Head Drive
There is so much to see on the Dingle peninsula that you should plan to take your time. Dingle itself is a town of about 1200 population. The roads to Dingle and on out to Slea Head, at the tip of the peninsula, are narrow and winding. It seems that around every curve is another breathtaking view. When we return to Ireland I hope to spend a lot more time here.
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Last updated July 18, 1996
