Ireland’s Unique, Off-Beat, & Often-Missed Sites
The nearby dolmen holds our attention, as does the local music session.
We can’t resist haunted pubs, beloved movie locations, and shops run by colorful locals.
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A Sweet Stop at the Chocolate Garden of Ireland: Rath, Co Wicklow/Carlow
Nestled at the edge of County Wicklow, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a treat for travelers of any age. While the Chocolate Garden is a tasty stop any day, if you can plan ahead to attend one of...
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 cemetery called Aughavale, on the left side of the road (Clew Bay is on the right). It...
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 sculpture of one of the many tall ships that took the Irish from their homeland to the...
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 beaches, and friendly ponies. Starting from Clifden, you follow the R341 down...
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 Club. The Fort derives it name from the Earl of Camden, who was Lord Lieutenant of...
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 Maureen O'Hara. Set in rural Ireland in the early 20th century, many of the original film...
Kenny’s Well: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
He goes by several names... Kenny, Cainnech, Canice, Canicus, Kenneth. The 6th century saint even lends his moniker to the city of Kilkenny (church of Kenny). The holy well in his honor is a short...
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 not far from Westport, perhaps 30 km northwest of the city. And it is definitely worth a day trip...
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 from the hilltop offering a new and interesting view around every corner....
Tapping Toes and Bursting Bellies while Hanging out with the locals at the Bridge Bar: Ramelton, Co Donegal
In the sleepy village of Ramelton, there lies a local pub that shouldn’t be missed on your travels through County Donegal. The Bridge Bar was packed full of locals when we arrived, the only seats...
