O'Brian's Tower at the Cliffs of Moher

Ireland has always held a place of magic in my imagination. I’ve been inspired by its history, geology, and folklore even before I learned of my family’s ancestral ties to the country. In 2017, my husband and I set out to experience the rich culture and ancient landscapes of this country via a road trip that roughly circumnavigated its coast. When we visited the Cliffs of Moher at sunset, we truly felt like we were in a movie. We were rewarded with a break in the rain long enough for the setting sun to beam through the clouds, illuminating the Atlantic Ocean below and the jewel-tone hillsides all around. O'Brian's Tower made for the perfect focal point with its battlements and archways, perched right on the edge of the cliffside.