This photo i took recently at the Cliffs of Moher which are very much in the news lately. These Cliffs have been short listed as one of the final 28 selected modern wonders of the World in the competition for the Modern Seven Wonders of the World which will be finally selected inside the next few days. If you want to vote for the Cliffs just log in to the voting site at www.modern7wonders of the world. They are truly worthy of your vote.
The western seaboard of Ireland is my own favourite part of this wonderful country and make sure that you include this area in your plans.
I often have guests staying at Ashford Castle and Falconry is one of the attractions that you can enjoy if you choose to stay here.
This bronze atatue of a goat is in honour of King Puck, that famous goat who is King of the annual Puck Fair in Killorglin County Kerry every Summer. This festival dates back to Pagan times when a goat was selected annually as the King of the fair and people came from far and wide to trade and to party for the duration of the festival. Nowadays it is a fun affair with the finest of Irish music and revelry. People come from all over ther world to share in the celebrations. They still capture a goat from the mountains and he is placed on a raised platform in the centre of Killorglin where he is King of the fair for the few days. He is well looked after and released back onto the mountain after the festival is over. It could only happen in Ireland.
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