Cliffs of Moher Closing Due to Serious Safety Concerns

Hey, did you hear about the Cliffs of Moher? It’s likely closed most of this year. Over a million people visit yearly. Safety issues are the problem right now.

Sport Ireland did an inspection last year. They found safety risks on the walking route. Sadly, 66 people died there from 1993 to 2017. Two more died in falls last July.

Eoin Hogan said they must fix the issues. The trail is too close to the edge sometimes. They need landowner approval and planning permission. Clare County Council helps with this too.

Part of the trail might reopen later in 2025. The best option is reopening the northern section. You could walk from the visitor center to Doolin. Conversely, you could start in Doolin.

Sport Ireland found walkers ignoring warning signs. The trail was very crowded, they said. Many people came from the visitor center. Some walked from the Hag’s Head trailhead too.

Unofficial parking there increased those numbers. The report mentioned a wedding ceremony. The couple stood near the edge, backs to the drop.

Sport Ireland considers that walkers were unprepared. Private events happened way too close to the cliffs. Wedding ceremonies near the edge send the wrong idea. People might think it’s safe to stand there. They might wander off the official trail.