By far our favorite Neolithic structure seen during our drive through Ireland…read more The path from parking lot was gravel but to get close we had to walk over some weathered and rutted limestone. Tread carefully. The enigmatic portal has been standing for many thousands of years. Maybe a marker, a tomb or something else. A must see for those driving through the Burren.

Some 22 years, I first encountered Poulnabrone Dolmen, prior to the Cliff of Moher. I was very…read moreeager to revisit. The Poulnabrone Dolmen in the Burren, County Clare, is surely one of the most photogenic ancient sites in Ireland, with its thin limestone slabs lying elegantly atop one another. It's also the OLDEST dated megalithic monument on the island, dating back 5,800 years! But the accolades don't stop there. After the Cliffs of Moher, it's the second most visited site in the Burren.

This is an interesting tower to walk to. There isn't really that much to see. The nice thing about…read moreit is the view up top but it isn't so different from what you'd see from the walkway already. It is nice to get that full 360 walk around though up top. I didn't think it was really worth the line to go up to be honest but hey, if there isn't a line or the wait it short, it is worth taking a look!

What's not to like? It's a great old tower and it costs 2 euro to go in. Great views from the top…read more Also, how many old towers can you climb around in? Not many. So when you visit the Cliffs of Moher, try the tower.

We stopped at the Cliffs of Moher on our adventurous drive from Killarney to Galway. You have to…read morepark in the lot across the street. There is a per person fee at the parking lot. It's a short walk to the cliffs. We did not go inside the shops or visitor center, based on online advise. There are very safe walkways in both directions where you can see the cliffs. The day we were there was grey and drizzly. As soon as we parked, the rain stopped and the clouds lessoned. I'm very grateful for that. That wind though, there were moments, I was almost afraid of the wind. I hadn't walked in wind that intense since a tornado when I was 5 years old. The views were breathtaking. The overall experience was exciting.

This is beautiful landscape at 700 feet. If you're not into landscapes and beautiful nature hikes,…read morego for the birds. There is an entire community of birds. It was like a complete symphony of chirping. The Cliffs take their name from a ruined promontory fort 'Mothar' - which was demolished during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s, to make room for a signal tower at Hag's Head. The word 'Mothar'in old Gaelic means 'the ruin of a fort'.

So this castle was fully rebuilt and restored but the owner died and left it to his children. They…read moredon't use it so it sits abandoned once again. Locals say there have been rumors of it becoming and Airbnb, or a museum, but as of now, this tower sits empty. It's a beautiful view if you hike from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher, or you can drive right next to it as well. You just can't go on the property until someone buys it from the current owners.

As Maggi R. mentioned, this castle is not open to the public. However, you can drive all around it…read moreand take scenic photos for social media - don't ask me why I do this. Regardless, it is quite a sight to behold. It's VERY scenic and picturesque if you drive above it to get photos with the ocean in the background. You will have to park on one of the few shoulder spaces on the roads surrounding it to take pix of it. You won't be able to get very close to it. It's a beautiful site to see, but unless you have other business in Doolin, don't go out of your way just to view this 16th century castle. It's just not worth it. I wasted half a day to check out this castle that I could only drive around. Other than that, I don't know a whole lot more about this 16th century Irish castle. Take a pass on this one and just enjoy the photos I have uploaded here. Not much else to do in Doolin...

Lots of ducking if you are over 5'0 tall, long walk down a tunnel, then many steps to the bottom,…read morethen you get to see the stalactite and it is all worth it, they give you a hard hard, not because they are nice (which they are) but because you will bump your head. Some of the passages are slightly narrow and until you get to the main cave they are very short. So walk low, make sure to wear your hard hat and you will be awed and amazed, especially when you see the tiny hole the original discoverers had to crawl though, make sure to walk around the path before or after your cave visit to see the animal the fairy village the original entrance and some beautiful scenery. Not a huge cavern but something to see when in the area. Takes about an hour down and back up, well worth the price of admission for a natural wonder,

We really enjoyed this stop. We were traveling with our 4 year old and a bit apprehensive on…read morewhether it would be manageable. Our tour guide was wonderful and really tailored his talk to things she would find interesting. There are 120 stairs to climb down (and back up!) but if a 4 year old can do it, so can you! We also had some tea and snacks at their cozy cafe. Free WIFI at the cafe. Tip: make sure you are dressed appropriately as you will get a bit muddy. There was also a nature trail to walk and lots of animals to look at.

It is extremely crowded but I'm glad I went once at least. We went all the way down the right side…read morepath to the end because I wanted to try to get some photos of the Aran Islands and that side was quite crowded and a bit narrow especially around the stairs. It was also windy enough that it was pushing us along at a light jog/trot at a couple points. No joke. I had suggested that my mom remove her hearing aid for our walk and that was probably a good idea. Remove your hats, sunglasses etc and tuck them away safely. Tie back long hair. Great views on a clear day though. Go early and hope for good skies.

Views here great. But wow it does seem like a money grab for people traveling in families. The…read moreprice is per person unlike the National Parks in the US charging by the car. So a car of adults could become VERY VERY EXPENSIVE! With all the hiking trails closed and the amount of places you could hike to (cant even goto the southern viewpoint), it definitely is not worth the price. I ended up doing the hike from Doolin (8 miles round trip to Pats View) trudging through tons of mud and rain and not only is the view better, you dont have those stone barriers blocking the view. Park in Doolin early and do the hike from there. Note there are so many closures to the trail as of 11/2025 makes the 15EUR not worth. But I came early before they started charging. They don't kick you out if you are already in there as well.

On August 20, 1995, this became the very first memorial in Ireland dedicated to what was known as…read more"The Great Hunger". It tells the story of a note that was pinned to the shirt of an abandoned boy who was left at a workhouse on Feb. 25, 1848. The heartbreaking note read "Gentlemen, There is a little boy named Michael Rice of Lahinch aged about four years. He is an orphan, his father having died last year and his mother has expired on last Wednesday night, who is now about being buried without a coffin. Unless ye make some provision for such. The child in question is now at the Workhouse Gate expecting to be admitted, if not it will starve. Robs. S. Constable" On one side of the sculpted memorial I saw the likeness of Michael Rice standing in front of the workhouse, hoping to get inside. Another side of the memorial shows the head of a sad woman whose disembodied hands looked to me as though they were clenched in rage. The Potato Famine was caused by a blight and when the crop failed nearly 12% of the Irish population died and over two million people sought better lives overseas. The date of dedication marked 150 years from the start of the famine, and the memorial's location is near the site of an old workhouse were over 20,000 died and a mass children's graveyard exists. This one will break your heart.

Kilmacduagh Monastery is found 5 km from Gort, Co Galway. It was the birthplace of the Diocese of…read moreKilmacduagh, whose name means "church of Duagh's son". The 7th century Saint Colman, son of Duagh, established a monastery on land given him by his cousin King Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin (died 663 in Ireland) of Connacht. The monastery contains a round tower, notable as both fine example of this particularly Irish feature but also because of its noticeable lean, over half a metre from the vertical. The tower is over 30 metres tall, with the only doorway some 7 metres above ground level. This site was of such importance that it became the centre of a new diocese, the Diocese of Kilmacduagh, in the 12th century; it is now incorporated into the Diocese of Galway. The monastery, because of its wealth and importance, was plundered several times in the 13th century. There are no words to describe this place - if you like history or architecture, this place is a MUST see.

One of the most beautiful and stunning places I visited in Ireland. It is SO worth the ferry and…read morespending a whole day on the island. The views and pictures were what we were expecting at the cliffs of moher but I felt so lucky that we got that here! It was a blue sky, sunny day which of course really made it that much better. The walk from the visitor center up to the fort is pretty rough. The temperature was nice and fairly cool so that helped but I think if it was a hot day it would have been way harder. You're basically walking on uneven stone and rocks the whole way up so wear decent shoes!

We spent the day biking around Inis Mor and this was one of our stops…read more I'm really glad we decided to stop here. You have to pay a bit for it, but it was well worth it. It's about a 15 minute walk up to the fort. Once you're up there, the view are spectacular. It's right on the coast and the views of the cliffs are amazing. They also let you walk right to the edge with no rope or fence, so be careful! It was also incredibly windy up there the day we were there. It was probably about a half an hour bike ride over from the pier. I would definitely recommend stopping here when on the island!