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. … more
Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. … more
Though the beautiful grounds and gardens are still accessible to visitors you can now only enter Knappogue Castle in two ways: … more
The lands along the western shore of Wexford were granted to the Knights Templars in 1172 by King Henry II. … more
Mount Falcon Estate has long been known as a getaway for fishermen as the River Moy, which flows through the … more
One of the six counties of Northern Ireland, Fermanagh is often referred to as ‘The Lakelands’ as nearly 1/3 of … more
A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site … more
Hidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly … more
Most tourist to Ireland will miss Craggaunowen, though many of the country’s most popular sites lie nearby. A perfect site … more
Hidden in a scenic glacial valley less than 20 miles from Kenmare is Gleninchaquin Park. A small one-track road … more
While not a place you would necessarily … more
The village of Fethard is home to a surprising number of medieval ruins. The old walls still surround the village … more
Today’s residents of St Stephen’s Green
While St Stephen’s Green is popular with locals and visitors needing a break from … more
The jury’s out on whether Mr. Wilde would approve of the slightly bawdy statue commemorating him in Merrion Square. Perched … more
Ireland is known for honoring her writers. When Patrick Kavanagh stated the best way to memorialize him was with a … more
When we visited Waterford recently we met many tourists who had plans to view the city’s famous crystal (which is … more
I remember hearing the local legend of St. Nicholas being buried near Jerpoint Abbey when I visited in 2008. We … more
The Round House at Boland’s Lock is one of the grandest lock keepers homes on the canal. When architect Michael … more
Don’t let the name Milk Market fool you. It’s actually not easy to find milk there at all.
In fact, … more
The Pulitzer Prize winning poet W. B. Yeats died in France in 1939, but according to his wishes he was … more
Serving as a pilgrimage site for fine porcelain collectors, a tour of the Belleek factory offers an up-close look at … more