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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Mosaic at the Garden of Remembrance: Dublin City
At The Garden of Remembrance in North Dublin, there’s a quiet hope for peace and an echo of ancient Ireland in the design of the mosaics which line the reflecting pool. To signify the end of...
Kilmacduagh Abbey and the World’s Tallest Round Tower: Gort, Co Galway
For anyone wanting to take the roads over the Burren from Gort, Kilmacduagh is well worth the small detour. Dating back to the 7th century this is one of Ireland's oldest monastic sites. Older in...
Sylvan Splendour in the Glenariff Forest: Glanariff, Co Antrim
The Glens of Antrim hold many delights and wonders. One of these is the Glenariff Forest, filled with primeval, mossy forests, gushing waterfalls, and sylvan splendour. There are several walks for...
The Fortress of the Sun, Grianan Aileach: Burt, Co Donegal
Grianan Aileach, also known as the Fortress of the Sun, is a Bronze Age fort, may have been built around 500-600 CE, or perhaps even farther back, and commands a spectacular view of the surrounding...
Glencar Waterfall, Quiet Serenity Hidden in the Hills: Glencar, Co Leitrim
Under the looming bulk of Ben Bulben, by the serene Glencar Lough, you can view the Glencar Falls, a spot haunted by the memory of William Butler Yeats. This beautiful waterfall, and the river...
Touring Loophead Light House: Loop Head, Co Clare
I had forgotten just how far away this is from our home, an hour down to Ennis and another hour down to the point. Definitely better to do this after the ferry crossing from Kerry but well worth it....
Ballycrovane Ogham Stone: Eyeries, Co Cork
Ballycrovane Ogham stone is impressive, rising 5.3 meters (17 ft) up out of a hill on the edge of the Ring of Beara. It has, carved along one side, Ogham marked into it. Ogham is the ancient Celtic...
The Hidden Staircase at Ardmayle Castle: Ardmayle, Co Tipperary
Located across the road from a church and cemetery, this square keep is interesting enough from the outside and the main part of the inside, but the real thrill comes from the almost hidden...
Timahoe Round Tower: Timahoe, Co Laois
In addition to being one of the most complete round towers in Ireland, Timahoe is also one of the most decorative. That distinction comes from its rare Romanesque doorway with its four levels of...
The Pietà that Was Buried in the Bog: Kilcormac, Co Offaly
At first glance, the Pietà in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kilcormac looks like an ordinary religious statue, but this one has a back story. The 16th century sculpture...
