Clare Island County Mayo

... lack of whining but she was falling all the time.  Croagh Patrick has amazing views of Clew Bay and Clare Island.  This hike is a Western Ireland must.  The last Sunday in July is the annual pilgrimage.  Oonagh said it draws ...

... true pilgram does it barefoot, too!  It really was beautiful.  Directly across that was the sea and Clare Island.  Clare Island is where the famous pirate queen, Grace O'Malley lived.  She is a really fascinating historical figure and ...