Finding Irish Comfort in Doolin, Ireland
Just outside the door of Gus O'Connor's Pub in County Clare, the Atlantic Ocean laps at the foot of the silently majestic Cliffs of Moher. Inside the dark dining room, enveloped in deep-colored woods and stone, visitors become acquainted with pure Irish tradition. Fresh and flaky cod mix together with tall, creamy pints of Guinness, making you warm and tingly with Irish comfort. The history of Ireland is an both oral and aural, told through stories and music. Doolin is renowned for its traditional music sessions. As you sip your drink, the bow of the fiddler at O'Connor's springs into action. The steady thump of the bodhran, the goatskin drum, beats like a pulse keeping everyone in sync. As the night goes on, belly full of food and head swimming with music, you can't help but discover the greatness of being Irish.
By Meagan Drillinger | Photo: Gus O'Connor's Pub | Feedback