In 2010, I visited Ireland for the first time, and it was a trip to remember! Out of all the beautiful sites Ireland has to offer, the Cliffs of Moher were by far my favorite.
The Cliffs of Moher tower over the west Clare coast, the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands. O’Brien’s Tower stands on a headland at the Cliffs of Moher offering magnificent views and on a clear day you can see across to the Aran Islands: Inis Oírr, Inis Méain and Inis Mór. The Tower was built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, the first High King of Ireland.
The visitor center has a lot to offer to its visitors such as; gift shops, restaurants, bird watching and much more.
Facts:
The Cliffs take their name from a ruined promontory fort ‘Mothar’ – which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars in the early 1800’s, to make room for a signal tower at Hag’s Head. The word ‘Mothar’in old Gaelic means ‘the ruin of a fort’.
The Cliffs stretch for 8km (5 miles) as the crow flies.
The Cliffs reach 214m (702 feet) in height at their highest point.
The Cliffs of Moher is a hotspot for a wide range of flora and fauna with as much as 20 different species of birds to be seen.
The cliffs have been featured in many movies including Harry Potter, The Princess Bride, Leap Year and many more.
There is a long list of tales associated with the Cliffs in Irish folklore for those interested in the subject.
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