One afternoon in Galway we made the trip South West to the Cliffs of Moher, making a few stop-offs along the way. This was one of the many times we visited during down time and had the cliffs pretty much to ourselves by the time we got there around 6:30-7. In June is was staying light until around 9:30, so this gave us plenty of time to explore!
Although the roads were scary, the weather was beautiful and obviously the company was too! One of my favorite Ireland days.
Dungaire castle. It looked so pretty we had to stop and see what the rest of it looked like!
Queens of the castle!
Dungaire castle crest.
Annie hanging in the stairwell.
This castle is 16th-century, but was completely revamped in the 1960s for a Lady who wanted to use it as her residence. Here's her sitting room. It's said that Celtic revival enthusiasts like Yeats would meet here.
View from the top!
Mom and Joan sneaking around the castle.
After castle time, we stopped off to explore the Mars-like landscape of the Burren.
We happened upon Lisdoonvarna, a town that hosts a HUGE match-making festival every year. We knew about it from a Gaelic Storm song, and we just had to stop and see what the fuss is all about. It's pretty calm during non-match making season.
Mom trying to figure out where we are.
Hanging by the Cliffs! Like I said the crowds were sparse, a lot less crowded than last time I was there even though the weather this time was perfect! I may have even gotten a bit of sun.
You can never take enough pictures.
A Moo Cow coming down the walk.
Beyond the "No Passing Beyond This Point" sign.
Ready for a cliff-side nap.
I was very excited to share the cliffs with Mom, one of those places you just have to see to believe! (Especially if you're a big fan of the Harry Potter movies.)
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