The Unique Aromas of the Burren Perfumery: Fahee, Co Clare
As you explore the karstic wonderland that is the Burren, take some time to stop at the Burren Perfumery. It … more
Quiet Solitude on Traught Beach – Tracht, Co Galway
As you drive around Galway Bay from Galway to Ballyvaughan, you can see the water wink in and out among… more
Rathgall Hill Fort: Rath East, Co Wicklow/Tullow, Co Carlow
Situated on the Carlow/Wicklow border, Rathgall is a fascinating hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner … 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
The Cliffs of Moher by Sea: Doolin, Co Clare
Powerful, immense, and startling in their rugged beauty, the Cliffs of Moher are a must-see on any trip to Ireland. … 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
Aughavale Cemetery: Westport, Co Mayo
Just outside of Westport about a mile, on the road towards Croagh Patrick and Murrisk, there is a lovely, large … 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
Derrigimlagh to Dog’s Bay – Coastal Beauty: County Galway
This lonely stretch of coastal road in Connemara is full of beauty, brash and bold. It is rocky outcroppings, sandy … more
The Stunning White Cliffs of Ashleam Bay: Ashleam, Co Mayo
Achill Island is very easy to get to, as there is a causeway built, so no ferry is necessary. It’s … more
Conquer the Rock of Dunamase: Aghnahily, Co Laois
Climbing around the ruins at Dunamase feels a bit like discovering a lost city. Enormous chunks of ancient buildings emerge … more
Ballycarbery Castle: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
From Cahersiveen, signs direct visitors to the road leading to the castle and forts… this large castle’s hard to miss. … more
The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
To the Top of Torc! Cimbing Torc Waterfall and Mountain: Killarney, Co Kerry
Ireland guidebooks praise Killarney National Park and Torc Waterfall, but often fail to tell about the invigorating walk to the … more
Romantic Gougane Barra: Pass of Keimaneigh, Co. Cork
Gougane Barra, Ireland’s first forest park, is secreted away in a glacial valley. Surrounded by the Sheehy Mountains the former… more