Blogs from Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

A relatively quiet day today. Our original plans had been to visit Galway City and the Connemara National Park, but we had a bit of a slow start and didn’t really fancy the 2 hour-ish drive over to the national park, so we had a look at the map and decided to head to the Cliffs of Moher. Susan took the first shift driving and off we went. The most exciting part of the trip was ascending Corkscrew Hill, a series of 4 big hairpin bends. The view at the top was pretty good, but would have been stunning if the weather had been sunny! The Cliffs of Moher were, well…cliffs. It’s fair to say that they are quite high (702 feet) and, as advertised, they’re vertical. They do have a bit of a story behind ... read more

Weiter geht es nach Connemara und Clare. Wir besichtigen die Kylemore Abbey, die für ein Nonnenkloster ziemlich feudal erscheint. Tatsächlich war das mal ein schickes Schloss, das aber aus finanziellen Gründen mehrfach den Besitzer gewechselt hat und schließlich von den Benediktinerinnen aufgekauft wurde. Praktischerweise hatte schon der Vorbesitzer eine Kirche auf dem Gelände errichten lassen, und die Nonnen haben die wirklich tollen Gärten sehr schön wieder hergerichtet und viele Jahre lang Internatsschülerinnen unterrichtet. Das Wetter wird deutlich schlechter: viel Regen, viel Wind. Das Wandern wird daher deutlich weniger, und das Spazierenfahren nimmt zu. Immerhin unternehmen wir einen ernst gemeinten Versuch, den Croagh Patrick zu erklimmen, und wir sind auch einige Stunden unterwegs. Den finalen Anstieg lassen wir aber sein, da der Ausblick wahrscheinlich nur wenige Meter in di... read more

After 2 nights in Galway, it is time to say goodbye and move to our next destination. Our designated time for breakfast was 8:00 this morning as another Gate 1 Tour group had arrived the day before. The scheduled departure time was 9:15. I have felt very blessed to have the weather we have had so far this week, but this morning was another story. When we stepped outside we almost blew over it was so blustery and the forecast was for rain. Not a good sign for a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Patrick said it wasn't the wind or the rain that was the problem, but that if it was foggy we might not be able to see the Cliffs. Fingers crossed we boarded the bus for the 2 hour drive. Along the ... read more

Yesterday I went to the amazing Cliffs of Moher. They were everything that people make them out to be. I couldn't have asked for a better day either, as the skies were clear and the view seemed endless. The Cliffs are 700ft tall and there is nothing keeping you from walking over the edge. The beauty and magnitude is remarkable and the Cliffs are definitely one of my favorite places. I used a tour company to get to the Cliffs and we also made a short stop in Limerick and drove all throughout the Burren. The Burren is an area of rock that covers some 250 square kilometers. It is a place of great beauty in County Clare and shows the rugged terrain of Ireland. Your stereotypical images of the Irish countryside become a reality in ... read more

As an Irishman you sometimes get lost in all the beauty of Ireland. But sometimes you miss out on one of the great's location for travel in Ireland, Europe and the world in my belief. At the age of 28 was my first trip to the cliffs of Moher. Traveled on this trip by bus, a tour company. Leaving my home town of Cork @ 08.30a.m. As we traveled to the cliffs the driver informed the group about historic facts, most I knew but some where new to me, can't know everything now can I. Travelling along the Atlantic coast, there was some amazing views. The Aran Islands for one as we stopped by the baby Cliffs. As the Atlantic crashed against the rocks below one could get lost in all the incredible views and sounds ... read more