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A view of the Atlantic from the Cliffs of
Moher.
The Cliffs of Moher near Liscannor, County Clare, are probably one of the more well-known areas to visit. They rise to a height of nearly 700 feet over the Atlantic ocean and extend for a distance of about four miles. At the right, you can see Wally on one of the cliffs. The view was incredible, but walking along the cliffs could be somewhat scary - there were no railings anywhere.
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The cliffs, and the group in front of
O'Brien's Tower at the summit. L to R: Lane, Tapp, Deebs, Wally.
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The next stop was Bunratty Castle, built in 1425. During the tourist season, Medieval banquets are held nightly at the castle.
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Park adjoins the castle grounds which recreates life in 19th century Ireland. At the right is a 19th century farmhouse that can be found in the Folk Park, complete with a thatch roof. The smell of turf fires burning filled the air, and pigs & cows could be seen grazing nearby.
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area, we also took a tour of Ailwee cave located in Ballyvaughan, County Clare. We
walked through natural caves that go deep into the mountain, viewing many different types
of rock and mineral formations created by flowing water thousands of years ago. During our drive, we went though a region known as The
Burren which is located between Ballyvaughan and Liscannor. It is a 100 square
mile area that is mostly barren rock mountains. Plant life can be found there that
does not exist anywhere else, and the rocky limestone landscape is unlike anything I've
seen before. Links of Interest:
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