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Mountains, cliffs and viewpoints in Ireland

41 places on our county lists, each with a page of its own, and 12 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings. Grouped by province and county.

Leinster

Meath2 places

  1. The tall round tower of the Spire of Lloyd seen through the branches of a treeSpire of LloydViewpoint · KellsThe stone folly on a hill outside Kells was built in the shape of a lighthouse, and it is open to climb on set days.
1 more from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Patrickstown Viewing PointLandscape · OldcastlePatrick's Hill forms part of the Loughcrew complex of Neolithic passage tombs.

Munster

Cork4 places

  1. The footbridge and steps leading out to the signal station at Mizen HeadMizen HeadCliffs · GoleenIreland's south west tip, reached by an arched bridge over the water between two cliffs.
  2. Cliffs and a stone ruin on a headland near Kinsale at sunsetThe Old Head of KinsaleCliffs · KinsaleA long headland running out into the Atlantic. The end of it is a private golf course, so most people see it from the signal tower at the neck.
2 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Castletownbere HarbourLandscape · CorkServing the town's plethora of fishing boats, Castletownbere Harbour is constantly buzzing throughout the fishing season.
  2. Knockboy and Priest's LeapLandscape · CorkIn the mountainous border region between counties Cork and Kerry lies the famed Priest's Leap.

Connacht

Galway2 places

  1. The Connemara mountains behind a still lake under a clear blue skyThe Twelve BensMountain · ConnemaraQuartzite peaks behind Clifden, with walking routes of every length going into them.
1 more from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. Céibh Bhaile na hAbhann (Ballynahown Pier)Landscape · GalwayCheck out the distinctive brick red sails of the traditional Galway Hooker sailing boats from the man-made pier.

Ulster

Donegal8 places

  1. Sunlight on the sea cliffs at Sliabh Liag with the Atlantic dark below themSliabh Liag (Slieve League)Cliffs · CarrickSea cliffs on the southwest coast. A road takes you up to the car park and a walking path runs along the ridge.
  2. Mount Errigal rising behind the ruined church at DunleweyMount ErrigalMountain · DunleweyThe quartzite cone above Dunlewey is 751 metres, and a marked path goes up from a car park on the R251.
  3. The northern lights over the signal tower at Banba's Crown, Malin HeadMalin HeadViewpoint · MalinIreland's most northerly point, with a signal tower, a car park and a cliff path down to Hell's Hole.
  4. Muckish from Horn Head, DonegalMuckish MountainMountain · CreesloughThe flat top above Creeslough is the shape you will remember, and an 8.3 kilometre bog and track loop runs around the foot of it.
  5. Sea arches cut into the rock at the Fairy Bridges outside BundoranFairy Bridges and Wishing ChairCliffs · BundoranSea arches and a rock seat cut into the low cliffs on the west side of Bundoran, reached on foot off the Rougey walk.
3 mores from Fáilte Ireland’s listings
  1. The Donegal GaeltachtLandscape · GlencolmcilleThe Gaeltacht is the area in County Donegal where the Irish language is spoken and where the traditions of Irish song, dance and folklore prevail.
  2. Manorcunningham ViewLandscape · ManorcunninghamOn a clear day, Manorcunningham View in northeast Donegal provides open views of Lough Swilly and Whale Head to the north.
  3. Cnoc FolaLandscape · DonegalStop at Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland) for a panoramic view overlooking the rugged Donegal coastline that's particularly beautiful at sunset.

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