Went to Fahan area to see the 1000 to 200
years old stone huts for animals, the beehive huts. They are restored to
show how they used to look, the roof should be covered by stone too, forming a
dome shaped huts.
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beehive huts
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coast near Fahan
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| beehive huts |
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| beehive huts |
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farmer's house
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It is nice to see stones to be put to use
so skillfully in this area, the extensive low walls surrounding the fields are
beautiful, so is the stone house built by a local farmer, respecting tradition.
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view from Dunbeg Fort
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Slea Head
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Carry on to Slea Head and Dunbeg Fort, the
most westerly point of Europe. The expansive view of sea and farmlands that
stretches up the hill is mind boggling.
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| view from Dunquin Pier |
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| view from Dunquin Pier |
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| going down to Dunquin Pier |
Further on is Dunquin Pier, the place to board
a small boat to get to Blasket Island, last inhabited in 1954. The narrow steep
path down to the pier and the rock formation around is a feast for the eyes, even
when weather is moody.
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Clogher Bay
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Last stop is Clogher Bay, again fantastic farmland, sea and sky vistas.
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