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  Cliffs of Moher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mhothair, "Cliffs of the ruin") are located in the parish of Liscannor at the south-western edge of The Burren area near Doolin, which is located in County Clare, Republic of Ireland.
The cliffs consist mainly of beds of Namurian shale and sandstone, with the oldest rocks being found at the bottom of the cliffs.
The Cliffs of Moher were filmed as the "Cliffs of Insanity" in the 1987 movie, The Princess Bride.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cliffs_of_Moher   (456 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Co.Clare, West Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland are one of the most outstanding coastal features of Ireland.
O'Brien's Tower and the Cliffs of Moher are located a short distance from the village Doolin famous for its traditional music and from Liscannor famous for its slate flagstones which were used at the time for fencing purposes.
The Cliffs of Moher project was the subject of a An Bord Pleanala hearing three years ago where Shannon Development, a former partner in the proposal, opposed it.
www.cliffs-moher.com   (614 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher - GSI Scenic landscapes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cliffs of Moher are a line of sheer cliffs some 8km in length, extending from Luogh Point in the north to Cancregga in the south.
To the north the cliffs are cut into a northwest-facing slope, whereas to the south the top of the cliffs are the highest point, with the ground falling away immediately to the southeast.
The cliffs are formed of layers of siltstone, shale and sandstone, and represent a slice through geological time, with the oldest rocks at the bottom of the cliff.
www.gsi.ie /everyone/scenics/moher/moher.htm   (518 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The majestic Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights and overlook the Atlantic Ocean on the coast of West Clare.
The Cliffs claim one of the most astonishing views in Ireland, on a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay as well as the valleys and hills of Connemara.
The cliffs are formed by layers of siltstone, shale and sandstone with the oldest rocks at the bottom of the cliff.
www.shannonheritage.com /Cliffs_of_Moher.htm   (268 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher Hostel - Clare - Cliffs of Moher, Ireland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Cliffs of Moher Hostel - Clare - Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Clare - Cliffs of Moher Hostels > Cliffs of Moher Hostel
We are the nearest hostel to the Cliffs of Moher.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/35724-Cliffs-of-Moher-Hostel   (446 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher - Shannon - Ireland Travel Information Guide
Situated in County Clare and bordering the Burren Area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights.
To the south of the cliffs is Hag's Head and the cliffs reach their highest point just north of O' Brien's Tower.
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most visited attractions and when you've been there, you'll know why.
www.12travel.com /ie/Shannon/attractions/cliffs_moher.html   (405 words)

  
 O'Brien' Tower Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
He also built a wall of Moher flagstones along the Cliffs and it was said in the locality that ‘he built everything around here except the Cliffs’.
Vast colonies of birds nestle along the cliff ledges- fulmaras, shags, puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes and razorbills together with varieties of gulls.
The Cliffs are situated in North-West Clare between the villages of Liscannor and Doolin.
www.shannonheritage.com /O'Brien.htm   (425 words)

  
 Cliffs of moher / O'Briens Tower County Clare photos and pictures
Cliffs of moher / O'Briens Tower County Clare
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Stock Cliffs of moher / O'Briens Tower County Clare photos images and pictures are supplied in high resolution 300dpi RGB jpg format.
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 Cliffs of Moher
For millions of years afterwards sand and mud were washed on top of them and these sediments formed shale and flagstones, which can be best seen at the cliffs of Moher, where they plunge 700 feet to the sea and extend for five miles.Not technically part of the Burren, but close enough to be included.
I walked the cliff path from Hag's Head to the cliffs of Moher again last year, with my friends Thérèse and Paul.
And by the fact that the visitor center was open at the Cliffs when we got there, serving soup and brown bread.
www.burrenpage.com /CliffsofMoher.html   (375 words)

  
 Cliffs Of Moher And O Briens Tower,Towers (Historical) in Clare. Find all Clare Travel and Tourist information in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Cliffs Of Moher And O Briens Tower,Towers (Historical) in Clare.
Just north of Lahinch, on the coast of West Clare, are the famous Cliffs of Moher, defiantly standing as giant natural ramparts against the agressive might of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cliffs are 8km long and 214m high, it is there that one can most easily get a feel for the wildness of the terrain over which the Celts wandered, for although they built imposing fortress castle, very often they preferred the outdoor nomadic life and enjoyed the hunt.
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 Cliffs of Moher, Ireland's Best Tourist Attraction
Unchanged for millennia the landscape of the Cliffs of Moher has, for centuries, welcomed visitors who come to marvel at their splendour and be at one with nature.
A section of the south cliff edge paths and viewing platforms was opened to the public in March 2006.
Visitor access to the Cliffs of Moher is being maintained throughout the construction period.
www.cliffsofmoher.ie   (406 words)

  
 Moher Cruises, Ferry Trips to The Cliffs of Moher - Aran Islands
As you approach the Cliffs on the southern tip of Galway Bay and the Burren, you will gaze in awe at the scale and uniqueness of this natural phenomenon.
The cliffs rise from the Atlantic Ocean to a height of nearly 200 meters and extend for a distance of 8km from Hag's Head due west of Liscannor to a point beyond O'Brien's Tower where the cliffs reach their highest point.
O'Brien's Tower was erected in 1853 by Cornelius O'Brien, a descendant of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, as an observation point on the highest point of the cliffs.
www.cliffs-of-moher-cruises.com /cliffsofmoher.html   (329 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher Self Catering Cliffs of Moher Clare Holiday Homes Burren Ireland Holiday Homes Fanore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cliffs of Moher rise from Hag's Head to the south and reach their highest point (230 meters) just north of O'Brien's Tower before slowly declining north again.
The Cliffs of Moher are spectacular for the magical and mystical atmosphere of looking upon the cliffs, with the flocks of birds living within the crevices and the enormous roar of the Atlantic ocean as its pounds the base of the cliffs below.
The cliffs of Moher are one of the most visited tourist attractions in the West of Ireland and are well worth the visit.
www.holidayhomesofireland.com /cliffs_of_moher.htm   (375 words)

  
 Irelandscape - Cliffs of Moher
It is now hard to comprehend the significance of the Cliffs for local people from the past, when buses are succeeding to buses to unleash their tide of tourists.
The sad thing is that when most tourists arrive at the Cliffs of Moher, they stay for a few minutes, take a few shots, then continue their journey towards Galway or Kerry.
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights.
www.irelandscape.com /display_location.php?location_id=80   (373 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher, Ireland - Wander the Planet .net
Cliffs of Moher, Ireland - Wander the Planet.net
The Cliffs of Moher in north Clare are the highest cliffs in Europe and are one of Ireland's top tourist attractions.
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center is open all year from 9.30am to 7.00pm.
www.wandertheplanet.net /Ireland/cliffs.htm   (219 words)

  
 Hostels in Cliffs of Moher | Cheap Youth hostel accommodation Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Cliffs of Moher Hostel - Liscannor Village, Cliffs of Moher
This is an ideal base for touring the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Lahinch and Doolin.
Activities: We are the nearest hostel to the Cliffs of Moher.
www.youth-hostels-in.com /cliffs-of-moher-hostels.htm   (121 words)

  
 Welcome to Shannon Region-Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The colours are mostly shades of grey, from the limestone strata which are the main constituent of the cliffs.
Footpaths on the cliffs are maintained at the Cliffs of Moher and Kilkee.
The Cliffs of Moher are a few kilometres by good roads from the popular centres of Lahinch, Liscannor and Lisdoonvarna.
www.shannonregiontourism.ie /content.asp?id=288   (736 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher Clare Ireland and Dairy Guesthouse accommodation and activity centre
Cliffs of Moher Clare Ireland and Dairy Guesthouse accommodation and activity centre
Cliffs of Moher are a 90 minute drive from Dairy Guesthouse
ituated in County Clare and bordering the Burren Area, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights.
www.dairyguesthouse.com /cliffsofmoher.htm   (243 words)

  
 Map 4 Travel - Ireland Attraction : The Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cliffs of Moher can be found between the villages of Doolin and Liscannor on the R478.
Look for a car park on the side of the road that is closest to the sea and you have found these stupendous acts of nature.
The cliffs drop vertically down to the foaming sea; are up to 700ft (215mtr) high in places and extends 5 miles (8km) along the coast.
www.map4travel.com /attractions/world/europe/ireland/ireland36.php   (168 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher - definition erklärung bedeutung glossar zu Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Cliffs of Moher - definition erklärung bedeutung glossar zu Cliffs of Moher
Die Cliffs of Moher gehören zu den höchsten Steilklippen Europas.
Seite verfügbar, der Cliffs of Moher Artikel kann
www.adlexikon.de /Cliffs_of_Moher.shtml   (307 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Ireland: Irish Farmhouse Association — Ireland B&B, Bed & Breakfast Killarney, B&B Galway, B&B ...
Convenient to Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren and Aran Islands.
Moher Lodge is superbly situated, 1 km from Cliffs of Moher on R478.
Touring base for Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Burren, Doolin, Limerick and Galway.
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 Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Nearby, a visitor centre is full of Blarneyish tourist trinkets of the worst kind: mad little impeens with beards and green hats; tea towels adorned with irritating platitudes; in short, the sort of stuff that probably adorns millions of homes in deepest Irish America.
It would be an achievement to get to the bloody cliffs without having bought anything, and I'm told it's even worse during the summer.
There is in fact something mesmerising about the cliffs, with their ragged sides and great stripes of shale and sandstone.
www.ivenus.com /travel/ER-FullLength2-cliffs_moher-Wk30.asp   (683 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most popular natural attractions.
Clare County Council is implementing a €31.5m Cliffs of Moher new visitor experience project that is scheduled to open in early 2007.
Applications are sought by the Cliffs of Moher Centre Limited for the positions of Assistant Manager reporting to the Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Experience.
www.clare.ie /News/Cliffs_of_Moher.html   (330 words)

  
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The cliffs of Moher are one of the most outstanding coastal features of Ireland.
The truly spectacular drive along the coast road between the cliffs of Moher and Doolin (just off the N478) is one you'll surely never forget.
The Cliffs of Moher overlooking the Aran Islands
homepage.eircom.net /~hillbrookfarm/CliffsofMoher.htm   (115 words)

  
 Homepage - Cliffs of Moher Hotel
The Cliffs of Moher Hotel is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Liscannor in North Clare on Ireland's western Atlantic seashore.
Our luxurious 23 bedroom hotel is the ideal location for those wishing to stay and relax during their visit to the world famous Cliffs of Moher.
Cliffs of Moher Hotel, Main Street, Liscannor, Co. Clare, Ireland.
www.cliffsofmoherhotel.ie   (267 words)

  
 B&B Cliffs of Moher B&B Clare Cliffs of Moher Clare Moher Lodge Liscannor County Clare Ireland
B&B Cliffs of Moher B&B Clare Cliffs of Moher Clare Moher Lodge Liscannor County Clare Ireland
A Charming Country Residence, superbly situated next to the Cliffs of Moher and close to the villages of Liscannor, Doolin, Lahinch and the Burren Area.
Within walking distance of the Bed and Breakfast are the majestic Cliffs of Moher, battling daily with the Atlantic ocean.
www.cliffsofmoher-ireland.com   (483 words)

  
 O'Brien's tower was built by Cornelius O'Brien, as an observation point at the Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs are 8km long and 214m high, it is here that one can most easily get a feel for the wildness of the terrain over which the Celts wandered, for although they built imposing castles, very often they preferred the outdoor nomadic life and enjoyed the hunt.
O'Brien's Tower is the best location from which to view the Cliffs, from this vantage point one can see the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, as well as The Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk Mountains to the north in Connemara and Loop Head to the South.
The Cliffs of Moher are just a pleasant 90 minutes to 2 hours drive from the Waterfront House by way of such beautiful scenic countryside surrounding Kinvara, Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna.
www.ireland-west.com /cliffsofmoher.html   (248 words)

  
 B&B Cliffs of Moher Accommodation Cliffs of Moher Bed Breakfast Cliffs Moher B&B Doolin West B&B West Clare Ireland.
B&B Cliffs of Moher Accommodation Cliffs of Moher Bed Breakfast Cliffs Moher B&B Doolin West B&B West Clare Ireland.
Beside the Cliffs of Moher, safe sandy beaches and the lively seaside villages of Doolin and Liscannor, with their traditional music pubs, restaurants and craic, Atlantic View Bed & Breakfast is the ideal holiday location.
Within walking distance of the Bed & Breakfast are the majestic Cliffs of Moher, battling daily with the Atlantic ocean.
www.accommodation-cliffs-of-moher.com   (547 words)

  
 Cliffs of Moher- Ireland - VirtualTourist.com
Cliffs of Moher: The mother of all cliffs
The tourist board claim they are the highest cliffs in Europe, but this would seem just a little contentious to say the least.
The cliffs can be reached on foot from afar or from the car park at the visitor centre which cost us around 4 Euros.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Ireland/Things_To_Do-Ireland-Cliffs_of_Moher-R-2.html   (870 words)

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