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I have viewed the cliffs from the sea and it is the most spectacular view you are ever likely to see.You can get a boat from nearby Doolin for a 1 hour trip.mohercruises@eircom.net

Sounds great! My ancestors are from County Clare - Kilrush.

I lived in Doonaghboy Kilkee Co Clare for a while and I found it to be one of the unspoiled parts of Clare, and Ireland in general. In my opinion the tour of the West Clare Peninsula outbound along the River Shannon to Leap Head and back along the Atlantic Ocean is the most interesting and steeped in History, as well as the most Geological informative tour in the country. The sea cliff scenery is far more interesting and breathtaking than Moher and much more accessible. Kilkee itself was once called the Brighton of Ireland and is still the most popular and used beach in the county. Patrick Cuddihy

I have visited the Cliffs of Moher on each of my 3 trips to Ireland. Without a doubt they are very impressive. However, the cliffs are not on my recommended list any longer, unless you are well over 6' tall. In the past the cliffs could be viewed by anyone, the view was not obstructed and very breathtaking. In the recent years the power that be decided to add a stone slab wall all along the path and viewing area that is about 5' tall, obscuring all but the top of the cliffs for even 6' tall viewers and completely obstruction the view for youngsters and wheelchair-bound visitors. I understand that this was done for the safety of visitors, as well as to keep visitors from damaging the delicate ecosystem, but a less intrusive method could surely have been devised.

Very informative - my ancestors are from Co. Clare.