It looks like the lane leading up to the Black Fort on Inis Mor.  That would be the Black Fort on the crest of the hill behind your friend. If you are going in for April, be aware that Ferry service, Doolin & Galway, is  more limited than in the summer. I am not sure if Kelly House is open in April, but it is an excellent B&B well situated on Inis Mor, close to the harbour town of Kilronan and just up the lane from Tigh Joe Watty's, best pub on the island.

Slan Beo (Take Care),

Bit

If I had to guess, I would say it is on the R480 somewhere near Caherconnell, in County Clare. As Michele says, however, a lot of the west of Ireland does look like that. WC

-- Edited by WCOMALLEY at 21:14, 2008-03-14

darrenvox,

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Ask your friend and you will know the exact location.

Michele

You would have to take a Ferry to get from either Rossaveal or Doolin to reach Inis Mor and the Port Village of Cill Rónáin. Beginning this summer the same ferry company which runs out of Rossaveal will be offering direct catamaran runs from Galway to Inis Mor, as well. 

Dún Dúchathair, The Black Fort, is one of three on Inis Mor. It has some very intresting carvings in the stone work. It is less traveled than Dún Aonghasa, Dún Aengus, simply because it has been left to its natural state without benefit of an information center at its base. That is not meant to downgrade Dún Aengus, as it is spectacular as well. Whereas you can be delivered almost to the visitors centre at Dún Aengus, you will have to hike up to Dún Dúchathair. That in itself makes it a truly one of experience. The last time I was there, I saw a nesting area for what I think were Herons. They were plentiful and quite beautiful.

By the way, there is much more to Inis Mor than just rocks. I average three days minimum on the Island on each trip and feel as if I have missed something each time I leave. The people are fascinating, open and warm. There is a lot of history packed into that one island, ancient churches, factory ruins, leachtaí (memorial stones), a monastery and a holy well to name but a few.

If you haven't began booking yet, you should get started soon, as the summer months fill quickly. Also, as they have just kicked off the "Open-Skies" agreement, many airlines are running fare specials from certain US cities. I would suggest June, as it is less overrun and you will still have the blooms of spring. Also, it is somewhat less expensive in the "shoulder" month than it would be in July which is "High" season.

Slan Beo (Take Care), Bit

-- Edited by CowboyCraic at 12:41, 2008-04-03