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Section of Cliffs of Moher sea stack falls into Atlantic
A US tourist captured the moment a large section of one of the most recognisable landmarks at the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare dramatically fell into the sea.
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- RTÉ News
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- Ireland
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- 18 Aug 2026, 17:44 UTC
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A US tourist captured the moment a large section of one of the most recognisable landmarks at the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare dramatically fell into the sea.
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Section of Cliffs of Moher sea stack falls into Atlantic
A US tourist captured the moment a large section of one of the most recognisable landmarks at the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare dramatically fell into the sea.
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