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Ireland’s West Coast Part 2 – Clare and Inishbofin | Ep. 197
2 January 2026 · 21 min · 894 views · County Galway, Ireland
Sheep herded across coastal field toward distant Irish islands
What this video covers
Cruising the west coast of Ireland, a sailing couple visits Clare Island and Inishbofin. At Clare Island, they anchor near the harbour and visit the 13th-century Clare Island Abbey, noting its preserved ceiling paintings, and the castle tower associated with the pirate queen Grace O'Malley.6:29 While anchored, they experience a mooring failure caused by a fish trap attached to the mooring float and a wind shift that forces an early departure.12:34 They transit approximately 15 miles to Inishbofin, selecting a cove on the island's southwest side to gain protection from a forecasted southwest wind.14:01 Ashore, they observe traditional peat harvesting methods and hike to a memorial cross near Dunmore.16:44 The crew manages diesel consumption by reducing engine RPM during light-wind passages.2:15
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