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Cliff of Moher is the highest cliff in Europe. Its highest point is 214 meters above sea level in the Atlantic Ocean, and is an important seabirds in Ireland. It's also a filming location for many movies and MVs, including “Harry Potter: The Betrayal of the Half-Blood Prince” and Maroon 5's Runaway. The Day Tour we booked online made today the most fulfilling day of our trip to Ireland, deeply appreciating the natural appeal of Cliff of Moher!
👀 DAY TOUR Itinerary Overview (Google Map, please clickhere)
We booked a trip from Dublin to Cliff of Moher at PaddyWagonOne day trip(€45 for students). Arrive at the meeting point in central Dublin at 8 a.m.
📍 Barack Obama Plaza
💡 Location: Junction 23 M7, Moneygall, Co. Offaly, E53 F342 (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:Barackobamaplaza.ie
💡 Opening hours: 24 hours
It takes more than 3 hours to get to Cliff of Moher from central Dublin, so we'll also reach the sights along the way. After the guide gave us a humorous introduction to Dublin's history, we stopped for about an hour at the rest stop Barack Obama Plaza. My first impression was that Ireland had nothing to do with US President Barack Obama, so I thought it was just a place with the same name. It wasn't until I went and saw many pictures of Obama that I discovered that it was because his Heavenly Grandfather (great-grandfather's grandpa) came from a small village in Ireland. After staying here for 15 minutes, we continued our departure.
📍 Bunratty Castle
💡 Location: Bunratty West, Bunratty, Co. Clare (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:bunrattycastle.ie
💡 Opening hours: 09:00 AM - 5:30 PM
💡 Tickets: Standard €15.25 | Student €11.5
After about 50 minutes, we arrived at Bunratty Castle, a large 15th century tower in Clare County, Ireland. Bunratty in Irish means the mouth of the Ratty River, used to describe the river outside the castle. We also stayed here for 15 minutes, taking photos around the castle. There is a prairie behind the castle, where you can enjoy the fresh air and quiet between the trees and the blue sky.
📍 Cliff of Moher
💡 Location: Lislorkan North, Liscannor, Co. Clare (map request)Click here)
💡 Official website:cliffsofmoher.ie
After another hour, we finally reached Cliff of Moher, the highlight of our day trip, and stayed for about an hour and a half. After arriving, we first went to the small café in the Visitor Center to buy some snacks and started walking up the cliff. Admire the waves hitting the cliffs along the way, and you can reach the top in about 15 minutes. The cliffside here is unfenced, so you can enjoy a more spectacular view, and at the same time increase the risk.
Under the beautiful blue sky and white clouds, the green grass shines on the meadows and the surface of the sea as flat as a mirror. Every moment is a sight to behold, and each has its own characteristics. Although the range of cliffs is very large, there are only a few safe places to shoot. This location looks like we're sitting on the edge of a cliff; in fact, we have a safe foothold. This perspective records the sky, earth, and sea at the same time, and the scenery is superb.
After enjoying the natural scenery, there are also several souvenir shops on the ground. Furthermore, there aren't many types of stores here, and it's a common item in the city center. What's more, I also bought an exquisite small house model (€5) and wrote the phrase “There's no place like home.” which is very representative of the feelings of international students.
🍴 Fitz's Cravey
Around 2:00 we arrived at Fitz's Cravey for lunch, and the meal time was only 40 minutes long. There aren't many types of menus here; they are queuing up and checking out at the cashier. We ordered a few slices of Irish beef with a side dish (€13.95), plus a whole group of visitors lined up, so the time for the meal was actually very tight.
📍 Bothar na HailLite
💡 Location: R479, Oughdarra, Co. Clare (map request)Click here)
After lunch, you'll reach the next attraction, Bothar na HailLite, in about 20 minutes. Here is another relatively small cliff. Walking on rough stones, you can feel the wonder of nature's creations. We stayed here for 20 minutes, admiring the unique stones and the reflection of the sky on the lake.
📍 Dunguaire Castle & Kinvara
💡 Location: Dungory East, Kinvarra, Co. Galway (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:shannonheritage.com
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
💡 Tickets: Standard €5.88 | Student €3.47
Finally, after about a 45-minute drive, we arrived at Kinvara, one of Galway's seaside towns. Passing through Dunguaire Castle, a 19th-century castle on the way, the historic architecture on the riverside looks even more beautiful. We leisurely toured the town's streets and supermarkets, and enjoyed the harbor where the speedboats were anchored. After staying for about 30 minutes, we completed our full day trip. After about two hours, we returned to the meeting point this morning at about 6:30 a.m.
All in all, today was the most fulfilling day of our trip to Ireland. After seeing the highest cliffs, the scenery along the way, and the cows and sheep that can be seen everywhere, I finally understood the appeal of Irish nature. Next stop, we'll go to the historic town of Kilkenny (Kilkenny) in Ireland. You can check out the full description of the tripThis is a travel note.
