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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Holy Wells in Ballynakill Parish: Woodford, Co Galway
We have two holy wells still active in the Ballynakill Parish. These fall within the Woodford, Galway town boundaries. The first is St Anne's well and the graveyard for unbaptised children. Found...
St Brigid/Bridget’s Well: Liscannor, Co Clare
St. Bridget's Well is along the Liscannor Road on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. It's not well marked, but is a lovely stop. There's a beautiful, life-sized statue of St. Bridget that you can see...
Mussenden Temple, Memorial to an Irish Scandal: Castlerock, Co. Londonderry
What do you get when you mix together a middle-aged, wildly eccentric Bishop Earl, a touch of Italy, immense wealth and a beautiful young woman? A scandal fit for 18th century Londonderry and an...
Dunbrody Abbey and Yew Hedge Maze: Dunbrody, Co. Wexford
The Dunbrody Abbey website describes this site as "one of the finest examples of a Cistercian Monastery in Ireland" and when you get there you'll see why. It is truly incredible that buildings like...
The Narrowest House in Belfast: Belfast City, Co Antrim
Measuring only eight feet wide, we couldn't resist posing in front of what is reported as the city's narrowest residence? The building once served as the caretaker's home for the church next door....
The Ruins of Kells Priory: Kells, Co Killkenny
Kells Priory is tucked away in the countryside. Visitors climb up a small hill to see an acre or so of priory ruins laid out at their feet. It's fascinating to walk where 12th & 13th century...
Millenium Forests: Woodford, Co Galway
The Irish Government decided in 2001 to restore some of Irelands native forests by regenerating 16 sites. We are lucky enough to have Two of these "Millenium" forests on our doorstep. With full...
The Dark Hedges: Stranocum, Co. Antrim
The Dark Hedges is a fantastic avenue of beech trees that looks like an impressionist painting by Van Gogh. Well over 200 years old, the trees twist into incredible shapes, forming a tunnel leading...
Commemorative Plaque to the 1848-1961 West Cork Railways: Cork City
Cork City has undergone quite a bit of development since the years of the Celtic Tiger. The old Cork to Bandon railway line was well and truly gone before the Celtic Tiger gave Ireland a much needed...
Clifden Castle: County Galway
Clifden was founded in 1812 by John Darcy who’s family owned a huge estate covering a large part west Galway. The town has many legacies from the days of John Darcy including Clifden Castle. The...
