Doolin Cave is home to one of the worlds largest free hanging stalactite. The mineral formation is called the “Great Stalactite” but nicknamed the “Eagles Wing.” It hangs approximately 20 feet long.
Discovered in 1952 in Co. Clare, the massive cave is home to many different formations other than the Eagles Wing. One formation looked like a woman laying on her back with her hands in a praying position. Another was a face tattooed into the wall of the first large chamber. The largest chamber of the cave has been used for church masses, concerts and meetings. Vibrations that bounce off of the limestone walls reproduce great sound. Thirty four miles of the cave have been surveyed. It is a great experience for anyone too see.My experience in the cave was great. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The entrance tunnel was small and hard to maneuver through. It was light by multiple flood lights to help guide your way. There were about thirty people in my tour and I was in the front. About halfway through the tunnel someone behind me accidentally kicked the plug connected to the lights and for about a minute it was the darkest place I have ever been. When the tour continued the guide pointed out all of the formations and explained how they came to be. When we reached the main chamber with the excellent sound he asked someone to scream. After about fifteen seconds of silence a girl let out a sound I didn’t think was humanly possible. It was beyond a scream or shriek, I thought the cave was going to crumble down on top of us. Everyone else in the tour just stared at each other and suddenly burst out in laughter when we noticed the guides face was stuck with a horrific expression on it. Then the tour continued to finish. Coming out of the cave the sunlight hurt my eyes but I left with a sense of amazement.
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