It is hard to believe but today was day 8 of our journey and we have 1 full day left. We woke up in our home base of Doolin and headed off to the Cliffs of Moher. These stunning cliffs showcase the beauty of western Ireland and the North Atlantic. After the cliffs we set out on a journey to explore the Burren. On our way to Caherconnell, we stopped by Leamaneh Castle. After lunch at Caherconnell we had a sheepdog demonstration which exemplifies something that is very important in the Irish rural culture. There is a 6th century stone fort to explore as well. Amazing. From there we visited Poulnabrone Portal Tomb dating back to the Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC and 2900 BC. One final stop in the Burren at the otherworldly beach of Ballyvaughan. The night winds up back in Doolin at McGann’s for a set from world renowned uilleann piper Blackie O’Connell and his cohort on bouzouki, Cyril O’Donohue. Wow!
