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The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare range from 120 m (394 ft) at Hag's Head to their maximum height of 214 m (702 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean just north of O'Brien's Tower. Comprised of mainly shale and sandstone, the cliffs are home to large colonies of Atlantic Puffins.

The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare range from 120 m (394 ft) at Hag's Head to their maximum height of 214 m (702 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean just north of O'Brien's Tower. Comprised of mainly shale and sandstone, the cliffs are home to large colonies of Atlantic Puffins.

The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. This view looks south towards Hag's Head, where the cliffs rise to 120 m (394 ft).

The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. This view looks south towards Hag's Head, where the cliffs rise to 120 m (394 ft).

Bunratty Castle in County Clare. The area was first settled as a Viking village in the 10th century; several castles and fortifications were subsequently built there. The present structure was completed by the MacNamara family around 1425.

Bunratty Castle in County Clare. The area was first settled as a Viking village in the 10th century; several castles and fortifications were subsequently built there. The present structure was completed by the MacNamara family around 1425.

Another view of bustling Dingle, County Kerry.

Another view of bustling Dingle, County Kerry.

Street view in Dingle, County Kerry.

Street view in Dingle, County Kerry.

Street view in Dingle, County Kerry. Dingle (An Daingean) is the principal town on the Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland. The colorful town and peninsula attract many tourists.

Street view in Dingle, County Kerry. Dingle (An Daingean) is the principal town on the Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland. The colorful town and peninsula attract many tourists.

Ross Castle, near Killarney, County Kerry, is a fully restored 14th-century stronghold; it was last place in the province of Munster to fall to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1652.

Ross Castle, near Killarney, County Kerry, is a fully restored 14th-century stronghold; it was last place in the province of Munster to fall to Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1652.

Built in 1843, Muckross House is an Elizabethan-style manor house 6 km (4 mi) from the town of Killarney in County Kerry. The grounds of the estate became the basis for Killarney National Park in 1932.

Built in 1843, Muckross House is an Elizabethan-style manor house 6 km (4 mi) from the town of Killarney in County Kerry. The grounds of the estate became the basis for Killarney National Park in 1932.

Another view of the interior of Muckross Abbey near Killarney, County Kerry.

Another view of the interior of Muckross Abbey near Killarney, County Kerry.

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