Honoring Olympians: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The town of Nenagh celebrates her Olympic athletes with a trio of statues outside the newly refurbished courthouse. The statues … more
Finding the Lost Town of Rindoon… the “Camelot of the Shannon”: Lecarrow, Co Roscommon
The deserted Medieval town of Rindoon is situated on a peninsula on the western shore of Lough Ree about nine … more
Ballyartella Bridge, Weir, and Castle: Ballyartella, Co Tipperary
Just a stones throw from Hanly Woolen Mills and Shop, this five-arch bridge and tower house remnants provide a picturesque … more
Haunted by Castle Matrix: Rathkeale, Co Limerick
A local told me Castle Matrix (pronounced Matt-trix) was open again for tours, but once we finally found the place … more
Dunaghmore High Cross: Dunaghmore, Co Tyrone
Standing at the crossroads at the top of town, this high cross shows several Biblical scenes in its panels. In … more
Clare Abbey: Clarecastle, Co. Clare
Clare Abbey is a scenic ruin of crumbling walls, tracery windows, a tower and ruined battlements. At one time the… more
President Grant Ancestral Home: Dungannon, Co Tyrone
The United States Civil War hero and 18th President of the US, Ulysses S. Grant’s has maternal roots that go … more
Blennerville Windmill: Tralee, Co Kerry
The windmill at Blennerville is the largest working windmill in Ireland. Built in 1800, it fell into ruin by 1846. … more
The Mummified Cat and Rat of Christ Church Cathedral: Dublin, Co Dublin
Most people visit Christ Church Cathedral for its lofty interior, stained glass windows, colorful tile floor, the tomb of Strongbow,… more
St Flannan’s 12th Century Cathedral and the 1st Century Ogham Stone: Killaloe, Co Clare
St Flannan’s Cathedral, often called Killaloe Cathedral, gives a fine example of the style of churches built in the West … more
Conquering Nenagh Castle: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The impressive castle at Nenagh is a bit unusual in its shape and style in Ireland, and when it opened … more
Duckett’s Grove: Rainstown, Co Carlow
Built in 1830, Duckett’s Grove’s “Castellated Gothic Revival Style” puts it squarely in the storybook castle category. In recent years,
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A Sea of Celtic Crosses at Na Seacht dTeampaill: Eoghanacht, Co Galway
Na Seacht dTeampaill, or the Seven Churches, is a ruin of several ancient churches on the island of Inis Mor, … more
Grainne’s Tower – Killdavnet Castle: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Kildavnet Castle is a simple, 15th century tower located near Dooega on Achill Island. It’s most famous owner was Grainne … more
Inchagoill Island: Lough Corrib, Co Galway
Inchagoill Island with its amazing beauty and serenity and early christian monastic settlement, with not one but two churches dating … more
Pull-off at Coomatloukane: Loher, Co Kerry
Time to take a breather! Right where the Ring of Kerry takes a bend at the mountain (well, a larger … more
Staigue Fort (Cathair Na Stéige): Sneem, Co Kerry
It’s a place of mystery, of time-travel, of being in the past. It’s Staigue Fort, located on the Ring of … more
Famine Memorial – A Haunting Reminder: Westport, Co Mayo
This stirring piece of sculpture by John Behan is called ‘coffin ship’, and it looks, from afar, like a bronze … more
Reviving History at Fort Camden: Crosshaven, Co Cork
Camden Fort Meagher is situated on Rams Head at the Eastern end of Crosshaven, home of the World’s oldest Yacht… more
Home of The Quiet Man: Cong, Co Mayo
One of the enduring legends of film history is the John Ford film, The Quiet Man, starring John Wayne and … more
