"Our tours are about the journey not just the destination and travelling from Dublin City to The Cliffs of Moher is a treat all in itself."
It takes you from the developed east with it's industry and hectic pace of life through the sleepy plains of the midlands dominated by beautiful green rolling hills and finishes on the western tip of Europe, a concoction of crashing waves roaring winds and awesome coastal scenery. Along the way you will pass through eight counties of Ireland and an array of scenery, towns & villages and sites of historic importance lie just off the main road.
Below you will find some of our favourite highlights of the journey to the cliffs...
The Rock of Dunamase
Your journey to the cliffs will take you through The Queens County - County Laois. A five minute drive from the main road will take you to one of the many castles that dot the landscape of Ireland - The Rock of Dunamase. What used to be one of the most important castles on the island, the home of the MacMurrough clan now lays as an atmospheric ruin with local stories of spirits and treasure attached. Great views across the surrounding countryside await.
The Rolling Green Hills of the Midlands & The Curragh Racecourse
Your day tour to the Cliffs of Moher will take you through the stunning rolling green hills of the midlands where you can get your perfect Emerald Isle shot. As you pass through the plains of Kildare you will encounter the Curragh Racecourse. A course that dates back to the 18th century and one of the many racecourses that form part of Kildare's horse county. Keeps your eyes out for some of the most expensive horses in the world as they gallop along the ancient track.
The Slieve Bloom Mountains
The mountains that look more like hills are the Slieve Bloom Mountains between County Offaly and County Laois in the midlands of Ireland. Said to be the area where the legendary giant Fionn MacCumhaill learned the arts of war, these beautiful understated mountains offer great walks treks and a host of adventure activities.
Moneygall
It was from the town of Moneygall where a young shoemaker by the name of Falmouth Kearney left when he was 19 years old back in 1851. The country had been ravaged by famine and many Irish where looking for new lives in America. Falmouth Kearney like many Irish became involved in the construction industry in New York City, started a family and made a new life for himself. He went on to have a daughter by the name of Mary Ann. The current president Barack O'Bama is the great, great grand-son of Mary Ann and one of the 22 US presidents with Irish blood. Take a stop on your way to the cliffs at his ancestral village Moneygall and see the home where his ancestors once lived.
Doonagore Towerhouse & Doolin Village
The stunning Doonagore Towerhouse stands overlooking the crashing waves of the wild Atlantic. This unsual cylinder Gaelic towerhouse can be found off the beaten path on the way to the quiant village of Doolin. Here you can also hop on a boat and see the Cliffs from the ocean.