Ireland's 'Wild' side: Exploring a quieter corner of the rugged West Coast
by John Carpenter, Chicago Tribune
Mar 16, 2020
4 minutes
BALLINA, Ireland - I bounced the rental car slowly up the narrow, one-lane road and pulled up near the only other car in the unpaved parking area. My family and I tumbled out and looked up at the very, very long mountain path that disappeared into the cool mist.
As I put on my warm coat, my brain wandered back to that lovely little pub with the smoking chimney we passed a mile or so back on the main road.
My family was undaunted, however. So we started walking.
What unfolded was a lovely 5-mile roundtrip trek on the Pilgrims Path at County Donegal's Slieve League Cliffs. The soaring sea cliffs are a stunning attraction on
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