And within this sparse allure lie some of the most beautiful villages and prettiest towns in Ireland.
And when morning comes, it’s not just the famous cliffs that are nearby.
This is certainly one of the most beautiful villages in Ireland.
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It’s also the starting point of theWild Atlantic Way trail.
It’s the remarkable surrounding landscape that makes this tiny destination in County Galway ever more seductive.
Thought to date back to the Bronze Age (2,200 to 500 B.C.E.
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), the 15 heavy boulders in an ellipse-shaped circle are one of the region’s most unique attractions.
Inistioge’s tree-lined square is also the picturesque setting for long summer afternoons in the sun.
Find a table outside theWoodstock Arms, enjoy a pint of creamy stout, and take it all in.
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