At the Edge of the AtlanticNotebook No 118August 2025
When the limestone is the right colour for it.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
We understand the Burren’s true character emerges on days with muted light. We skip the sunny days here, reserving them for drives elsewhere, because the exposed limestone slabs truly come alive under a grey sky. This is when its subtle ochre and grey tones emerge, giving the landscape its depth.
Slieve League
Begin your journey from Kinvara, heading towards Ballyvaughan in the early afternoon, and make a stop at Corcomroe Abbey. Do more than just see the abbey itself: step into the field directly beyond it, allowing yourself to fully experience the quietude of this historic place. This short detour offers a singular moment of reflection.
The Cliffs of Moher, a twenty minute drive south, are a dramatic sight, but they are for another day.
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The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.