Put this picture first so it would show up on Facebook.
We saw a sign that said "Bromore Cliffs" and decided to take a look. When we drove in and were paying the parking fee, the owner of the land, Mike Flahive, came by and talked to us. This land is his farm and he has fenced off part of it to preserve the scenery and allow for safe viewing by the public. He also included pictures and explanation - it was so beautiful and while maybe not quite as high as Cliffs of Moher, it was like having that beautiful scenery but all to ourselves!
At the far end of this cliff is the ruins of Doon Castle.
we were amazed at the layers of uplifted rock and how it curved in places
This area has at least three waterfalls. When the winds are blowing hard from the Atlantic, the water blows UP the falls.
Below is the remains of an iron age promontory fort. To the left is a rock higher wall (now overgrown with grass) but it was a walled area that people would come to if under attack. They lived in nearby "ring forts" that were much smaller. Originally many of them would have wooded stockade above the rock wall.
This photo shows how large the promontory fort was. All the nearby families would gather here in times of danger.
This is a World War II bunker used to watch for any approaching ships. Behind it are the remaining back walls of the promontory fort.
Another cliff area at Bromore showing the flat edge of the shale rock. We were told that during high winds, pieces of rock also blow up to the top of the cliffs and it is a dangerous area. They sometimes have winds of over 100 mph up these cliffs.
the ruins of Doon Castle
Heather that has faded but is bright purple when blooming
Lots of beautiful color
Below is one of two ringforts on Mike's farm - all that remains is stone walls that would have enclosed the small homes of several families.
Bill with Bart the horse
Old Kilconly Graveyard with new and old graves
View from Knockanore Mountain, just to the east of the area Jeremiah Lawlor came from. It is about 880 Feet high above the valley and we realized how high when we suddenly hit the (narrow of course) road going straight down.
Steeper than it looks
On the way back to Listowel we decided to stop and see the Lartigue Railway museum. This strange little railroad ran from Listowel to Ballybunion for about 30 years on its monorail, taking about 50 minutes. It was built mostly because the designer wanted to prove it could be done but it never caught on elsewhere. It is turned around on a series of roundtables.
It runs for a short demonstration ride and then turns around.
Back at the station/museum. The men running this are so enthusiastic and knowledgable, it was a fun stop and look at history.
An earlier post shows the outside of this, The Listowel Arms Hotel - we ate in the "porch" area for dinner. This hotel was definitely one with a feel of some class and we felt a little underdressed even.
Crab legs - sea food is SO good here!
Grilled Hake (fish) with a wondeful sauce and of course mash and vegetables.
The Banoffee pie was good but not as good as the one at the Horseshoe bar and restaurant.
Great view of the racetrack from the terrace.
And the river Feale
And that's it for another day!
