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Clare Coastal Walk Project

Let me tell you about the Doolin Cliff Walk in County Clare. This isn't some gentle stroll in the park, oh no. This is you, the mighty Atlantic Ocean, and some of the most jaw-droppingly dramatic cliffs you'll ever lay eyes on. It's part of what they sometimes call the Clare Coastal Walk Project, and it's all about getting you right to the edge of #ireland, where the history is as rugged as the…

CE, Ireland

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Carrantuohill

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Let's discuss a true giant, a full-fledged monarch of a mountain that resides in the middle of County Kerry, overlooking some of the most stunning, untamed wild beauty Ireland offers. That is Carrantuohill and or Corrán Tuathail if you want to go full Irish, which means "Tuathal's Sickle." It is not just a big hill; it is the highest peak in Ireland, and climbing it is one of those experiences…

Plunkett Street 14, V93 Y135 KY, Ireland

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Loughcrew Cairns

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Ever wanted to visit somewhere ancient, breathtaking, and somewhat creepy (in a good way)? If so, you should check out the Loughcrew Cairns located near Oldcastle in County Meath, Ireland. Forget about those run-down stones; we've got quite gigantic, mysterious burial mounds sitting on top of hills overlooking what may feel like half of Ireland. Almost the entire country of Ireland. If you close…

Loughcrew Cairns, MH, Ireland

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Beara Way

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You know some places where history isn't just in books, but feels alive in the air? The Beara Peninsula, that rugged finger of land sticking out into the Atlantic from West Cork and South Kerry, is just like that. And the Beara Way walking trail is how you find all its lovely stories. Starting from or going through green Glengarriff, this long path invites you on a trip where every step feels…

CO, Ireland

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Hornhead Loop

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Let's talk about a place that doesn't just sit pretty on a postcard but fair yanks you into its story, a rugged chunk of Ireland that'll leave its mark on you, long after your boots are dry. We're heading up to the wilds of Donegal, to a peninsula called Hornhead, near a village that sounds like it's straight out of a folk song—Dunfanaghy. Forget your gentle, rolling hills for a moment; this is…

Hornhead Road 10, F92 DX78 DL, Ireland

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Geokaun Mountain and Cliffs

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Way out on Ireland's wild west coast, on the lovely Valentia Island in County Kerry, you'll find Geokaun Mountain and its dramatic Fogher Cliffs. Now, it's not just the highest point on the island; it's an amazing natural wonder, like a viewing platform for an amazing all-around view of famous Irish views and a doorway into hundreds of years of history and old legends. Walking its paths means…

KY, Ireland

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Scattery Island

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Ever had the feeling like you wanted to escape to somewhere that needed a timeout? Well, there is this amazing little spot called Scattery Island just off the coast of Kilrush in County Clare. It's right in the Shannon Estuary. Its Irish name, Inis Cathaigh, means the "island of the cathach," and there's a wilder story behind that name. This isn't just any old island; think ancient ruins,…

CE, Ireland

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Howth Hills

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Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Dublin's busy centre, Howth Head sticks up like a rough green watcher, forming the north side of Dublin Bay. This isn't just a pretty hill; the Howth Hills have a deep, magical charm, a world where old legends mix with amazing views. You can feel history in every rustling leaf. Wandering through its green stuff is like starting a trip that shows you not just…

Bailey Green Road 1a, D, Ireland

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Lough Hyne

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Tucked away in a fold of the West Cork landscape, not far from the lively town of #skibbereen, there's this unique lake, probably unlike any you've seen before: Lough Hyne. It's not just any old lake; it's got this deep, magical charm, a real hidden gem where history and magic meet in the way its special salty waters come and go. Getting lost in old legends here makes you feel the real heartbeat…

CO, Ireland

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Gougane Barra National Forest Park

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Deep in a dramatic valley carved by glaciers in West Cork, where the River Lee starts its journey, there's this place with real peace and magical charm: #gouganebarra. It's not just a pretty spot in a National Forest Park; it’s a peaceful place where old legends feel real, where old stories about saints mix perfectly with amazing views of green stuff and calm lakes. Visiting Gougane Barra means…

CO, Ireland