Ireland’s Unique, Off-Beat, & Often-Missed Sites

We love enchanted fairy forts, trinket-laden holy wells, and eerie graveyards.

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.

We’re the contributors of IrelandTravelKit.com, and we’re happy to share our favorite bits of Ireland with you.

Moyry Castle: Carrickbroad, Co Armagh

Moyry Castle: Carrickbroad, Co Armagh

The square defensive tower house was built in 1601 to protect the Gap of Moyry and the Gap of the North, and its rounded corners give it a unique look. The nearby railroad crossing was one of the...

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Sandy Seaside Inlet: Adara, Co Donegal

Sandy Seaside Inlet: Adara, Co Donegal

The beach near Ardara features a very long inlet with villages all along it and a wonderful rock outcropping that gets slammed by the waves on a windy day. On the other side of the inlet is the Eos...

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Holy Well and Mass Rock: Beach, Co. Cork

Holy Well and Mass Rock: Beach, Co. Cork

This mass rock and holy well are a bit difficult to find, but well worth the effort. They are on private property but the owner was pleased to direct us across his land to the spot. The GPS location...

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