Mother Nature continues to weave her magic and you can see her handiwork at the cliffs.
With the arrival of Spring in Ireland, comes the annual appearance of seabirds who choose the wonderfully peaceful and safe environment of the Cliffs to raise their young each year. Over 30,000 pairs of nesting seabirds can be seen during the nesting period from April to July. The Cliffs of Moher are designated as a Special Protection Area for birds under the EU bird’s directive and we are fortunate to attract internationally important numbers of Guillemot, Razorbill as well as significant numbers of Puffins, Kittiwakes, and Fulmar.
From March the birds are courting and nesting and soon the Cliff edges, stack, and Goats’ Island will become one giant nursery as the chicks hatch. Mum and Dad must ensure they are fed, fledged, and ready for fleeing the nests by late July.
The seabird with the largest fan club is most likely the comical clown-faced puffin – we are delighted that contrary to other locations throughout Europe, the number of Puffins at the Cliffs are increasing.
Mother Nature is casting a web of purity and beauty around us as the natural world takes advantage of this period of peace and calm.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
In our Gift Shop at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience you will find a wide range of local products from our local suppliers are also available online, so please have a look at some of the fabulous gift ideas we have put together for Mother’s day this March.
Doreen Drennan Art
Doreen Drennan has been documenting the Wild Atlantic Way and the Burren for over 30 years. Through years of observation she has developed an acute understanding of the wildness, the dramatic seascapes and the ever-changing light of the West of Ireland.
Doreens artwork can be found in our Craft & Gift Shop situated in the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience or visit www.doreendrennan.com
Celtic Impressions
Renowned for their authentic handmade contemporary, Celtic and Irish-themed jewellery produced direct from their workshop along the Wild Atlantic Way on the beautiful West coast of Ireland. Visit us on Craftworkers’ Street at the Cliffs of Moher or visit www.celticimpressions.com
*Receive a 20% discount on any in-store item this March in celebration of Mother’s Day!
Cliff Tops
Cliff Tops stock Irish and locally designed knitwear and children’s clothing.
You will also find Claddagh rings, Celtic-style jewellery, pebble pictures, books and gemstones among other treasures.
Visit us on Craftworkers’ Street at the Cliffs of Moher.
Irish T-Shirts
Irish T-Shirts design and print their own original Irish and Celtic designs by hand at their workshop, taking great pride in their craft. They love sharing a piece of the Irish culture and heritage in their products at Cliffs of Moher. Irish T-Shirts also provide wholesale and bespoke printing, for band T-Shirts, groups, clubs and branded apparel for business and enterprises.
Visit us on Craftworkers’ Street at the Cliffs of Moher.
The Moher Soap Co
Natural Irish skincare company from the West of Ireland based beside the Cliffs of Moher.
Our range of products includes handmade soap, body scrubs, body moisturisers, lip balms, bath salts and a selection of gift sets.
Airmid Natural Handmade Soap
A wide range of skincare products to include lotion bars, shampoos and lip balms – all with nature at the heart of their design.
Wild Irish Seaweeds
Where tradition meets innovation. We have been supplying the global seaweed market for over 100 years through 4 generations of seaweed harvesters from the west coast of Ireland.
Wilde Irish Chocolates
Wilde Irish Chocolates is located in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Playfully making chocolate for over two decades, they are famous for their delicate yet intense chocolate flavours and unexpected filling combinations.
Available at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience or visit www.wildeirishchocolates.com
There’s more great shopping at the Cliffs of Moher – inside the Visitor Centre or outside on the Craftworkers’ Street.