Balloons fly off to promote the Cliffs

MORE than 700 orange balloons filled the skies at the Cliffs of Moher yesterday as a campaign with a difference took flight.

A strong westerly wind took the biodegradable balloons out of view within 30 seconds of being released by children from 20 north Clare primary schools at the world renowned attraction.

The event is part of a campaign to have the Cliffs selected as one of the “New7Wonders of Nature” after last year being shortlisted for the final 28.