We didn't see much of Limerick but it just looked like another version of Killarney - pubs, cafes etc.
Today is 7 bags and brekkie and 8 start as we head towards Sligo.
Firstly we drive to the Cliffs of Moher. High black cliffs climbing steeply out of the sea. Next stop across the ocean is USA and Canada.
The centre attached is cut deeply into the hillside. It is a calm day today however on the windy days, it would offer some protection.The re is a 5 minute walk to the cliffs, steadily up low stairs. At the end is a stone building which you can pay 2 Euro to get even higher if you want. The cliffs are already 700 feet above sea level. Past this is a fence with a notice warning that it is a working farm and no responsibility is taken by the farmer for losses or falls. They must have given up trying to keep people out. The cliffs are pretty impressive.
We drive past the Burren, stony hillsides that had their topsoil removed by glaciers thousands of years ago. The soil is poor and little grows here. There are random stone fences built up the Burren. They were constructed during the Famine as a means to give people some work rather than just accept charity.
Next stop is Galway. There is a hurling final there today and the streets are adorned with red and white flags for the local team. It is very busy. Other than that, it is just like Killarney and Limerick - nothing really distinguishes the town. It is just for tourists.
After this we travel on to Knock. Now this was something a bit different. Back in 1879 , 15 people witnessed an apparation which was given the nod by the church. Today there is a huge modern building, that booms out mass (?) or some service across the surrounding area. There are buildings for books to buy, to learn how to pray, stone things where people cross themselves with water, and the most bizarre wall decorations. It is like a religious theme park - Apparition World. Quite, quite strange.
Tonight we are staying outside of Sligo at Radisson Blu. Dinner is included and we have a relaxing night planned.
Today is 7 bags and brekkie and 8 start as we head towards Sligo.
Firstly we drive to the Cliffs of Moher. High black cliffs climbing steeply out of the sea. Next stop across the ocean is USA and Canada.
The centre attached is cut deeply into the hillside. It is a calm day today however on the windy days, it would offer some protection.The re is a 5 minute walk to the cliffs, steadily up low stairs. At the end is a stone building which you can pay 2 Euro to get even higher if you want. The cliffs are already 700 feet above sea level. Past this is a fence with a notice warning that it is a working farm and no responsibility is taken by the farmer for losses or falls. They must have given up trying to keep people out. The cliffs are pretty impressive.
We drive past the Burren, stony hillsides that had their topsoil removed by glaciers thousands of years ago. The soil is poor and little grows here. There are random stone fences built up the Burren. They were constructed during the Famine as a means to give people some work rather than just accept charity.
Next stop is Galway. There is a hurling final there today and the streets are adorned with red and white flags for the local team. It is very busy. Other than that, it is just like Killarney and Limerick - nothing really distinguishes the town. It is just for tourists.
After this we travel on to Knock. Now this was something a bit different. Back in 1879 , 15 people witnessed an apparation which was given the nod by the church. Today there is a huge modern building, that booms out mass (?) or some service across the surrounding area. There are buildings for books to buy, to learn how to pray, stone things where people cross themselves with water, and the most bizarre wall decorations. It is like a religious theme park - Apparition World. Quite, quite strange.
Tonight we are staying outside of Sligo at Radisson Blu. Dinner is included and we have a relaxing night planned.
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