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.

Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo

Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo

Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. This community was created for Third Order Franciscans... married men and women who chose to...

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Tobernalt Holy Well, County Sligo

Tobernalt Holy Well, County Sligo

While on a beautiful country drive in County Sligo, we came upon an amazing spiritual and peaceful place known as Tobernalt Holy Well.   More Info: http://www.holywellsligo.com/about.html [gallery...

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A Night in Knappogue Castle, County Clare

A Night in Knappogue Castle, County Clare

Though the beautiful grounds and gardens are still accessible to visitors you can now only enter Knappogue Castle in two ways: at the nightly Medieval Banquet which takes place April - October,...

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Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway

Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway

Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway - photo by Corey Taratuta Hidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly Friary presents a maze of historic buildings and chambers. The site is...

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