During my trip to Ireland last year, I visited a part of Ireland far from the hustle and bustle of the big cities like Galway and Dublin-the beautiful North County Clare. It is in this part of Ireland that you will find the Cliffs of Moher. Words don’t do them justice, so I’ll share some photos.
The beauty of the cliffs is only one reason for their fame. The Cliffs are also famous because in a nation plagued by suicide, the Cliffs of Moher are a spot from which many people cast their lives aside.
But God has seen fit to bring a different message from the cliffs. I became more acquainted on my trip with John McCarthy, the founder of a ministry known as the Cliffs of Hope . The ministry also has a Facebook page Cliffs of Hope.
John McCarthy is a local business owner – he owns and operates Lahinch Surf School in Lahinch, just a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher.
John was something of a surf celebrity in Ireland. He continues to surf, but his heart is for the lost and hurting in Ireland. He shares stories and encouragement through videos. You can find a variety of them on his Facebook page and his website. I encourage you to check him out.
For some of the other ministries I visited check out North Clare County and Galway.
Rooted and Grounded 