Galway, Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher

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This past weekend I went with the international club at school to Galway. It is a great town on the west coast filled with fun pubs. On Saturday we took a ferry to the Gaelic speaking island of Irishmore, part of the Aran Islands. The island is scattered with thatched roofs and numerous rock walls. My friends and I eventually climbed to the top of the island and had an amazing view of the island's cliffs. We also saw our fair share of sheep which provide the wool for Ireland's well-known Aran sweaters.

On Sunday the group went to see the cliffs of Moher. Thankfully, the weather was beautiful and we had a perfect view of both the cliffs and the country side. At the tallest point they reach 700 feet above the sea line. You might recognize the cliffs from the movie The Princess Bride. After this weekend, it will be difficult to top the breathtaking sights of western Ireland.

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