Cliffs of Moher

We arrived at the Cliffs of Moher which is pronounced Cliffs of MO-her. (Just in case you were wondering). This was actually T and L's first time to the cliffs. K was here when she was 11 months old so she does not remember it at all.  This is one of my favorite places to visit in Ireland. It really is neat looking at the cliffs. 

The cliffs rise 400 feet above the Atlantic Ocean and at some areas 700 feet. This is the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland. It is located in the Burren region of County Clare. It was a fairly sunny day but still a little misty. For years you could walk right up to the cliff but after numerous fatal accidents they have put up walls and added "rangers" - volunteers to answer questions and make sure no one jumps off. The wind gusts can be very sudden, strong, and deadly. 

The children loved this sign - beware of falling off the cliff

We walked up the right side of the cliffs towards O'Brien's Tower. This tower was built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O'Brien. (No I don't think he is related to Fr. O'Brien from our diocese. He actually does live in Ireland now in Cork.) This is the highest point on the cliffs. On a clear day you can see the Aran Islands from the tower. 

Walking towards O'Brien's Tower

L needed a little break from walking

O'Brien's Tower

"Please can I have some money so I can SEE!"

After we got to the tower you can then continue the hike for another 12 miles. We did not do that!

K very close to the edge

T close to the edge

 When we were finished on the north side of the cliffs we walked back down and walked to the south side of the cliffs. 

Now we are actually walking on one of the cliffs

L found some cows so she was happy. "Hello Cow...come here I want to pet you"

 O'Brien's Tower in the distance

The trail continues along all the cliffs

We were so thirsty after our walk so we went into the shops to have a quick drink and bite to eat. They have a nice visitors center inside. They have built all this into the side of the hill. 

You can even order a Cliffs of Mocha coffee!!