CLIFFS OF MOHER & INIS ÓIRR TOUR (includes a light lunch)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th)
Planned Itinerary
6:45 Load coaches—departure at 7:00
8:30 Arrive at Doolin Ferries and board the fast boat ferry for the smallest of the Aran Islands—Inis Óirr also known as Inisheer.
9:00 Depart Doolin Pier for Inis Óirr. Pick up your packed lunch as you board the boat.
9:30 Arrive at Inis Óirr
9:50 Local native, Eóghain, will meet the group on our arrival and you will learn of the history, culture, economy, and everyday life on Inis Óirr.
10:40 Lunch and time to explore the charming and unspoiled island. The main village area is right next to the beach and is enclosed by a hill with a castle and a fort at the top. The island is 3 km x 3 km and is easily covered by foot or by bike. There is a lighthouse and a shipwreck to be explored and you will find a strong local community still adhering to the traditional way of Irish life.
12:00 Assemble at the pier on Inis Óirr for the return journey by ferry to the mainland and Doolin.
12:20 Depart Inis Óirr for the mainland and Doolin
12:40 Arrive at Doolin pier and load coaches
13:00 Depart Doolin pier for the Cliffs of Moher
13:45
- Arrive at The Cliffs of Moher, which are located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare. They reach their maximum height of 214 metres (702 feet) just north of O’Brien’s Tower, a round stone tower near the midpoint of the cliffs built in 1835 by Sir Cornelius O’Brien. From The Cliffs it is possible to see The Aran Islands in Galway Bay, and The Maumturks & Twelve Pins mountain ranges in County Galway.
- Please follow the designated paths and DO NOT STRAY from these paths as parts of The Cliffs of Moher are open and unprotected with sheer drop-offs in some areas.
- Please ensure all photographs and selfies are taken in a secure area and not on the cliff edge.
- There are three platforms from which to view The Cliffs of Moher and you may also walk along the paths, but suitable sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. The Cliffs of Moher Visitors Centre is an underground building, built into a hillside which is environmentally sensitive. The Cliffs View Café offers refreshments, lunch, snacks, and coffee.
15:45 Load coaches for return journey to Limerick
16:00 Depart the Cliffs of Moher for University of Limerick
18:00 Arrive in Limerick
What to Bring:
Participants are advised to wear warm clothes—layers work best. We suggest a sweater, rain jacket, jeans or pants, and comfortable shoes. Temperatures may vary with rain a possibility.
Disclaimer:
All persons participating in the tour and activities do so at the participant’s own sole risk. UWPIAA organisers of the tour are released from any claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses by participants in the tour and all persons accept full responsibility for their own selves during the tour.
Weather:
Please note the boat trip to Inis Óirr is weather and sea conditions dependent. In the event it does not go ahead due to inclement weather, we will take an alternative tour of The Black Head Drive through The Burren National Park.
Note:
This is to give an overview of the possible day’s itinerary. It is subject to change based on the weather and other conditions which we cannot control.