The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
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 … more
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 … more
Ireland’s Link to the Hope Diamond: Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
This three story Georgian manor provides a setting for Ireland’s tie to the famous Hope Diamond. The 1799 home was … more
Ireland’s Last Beetling Mill: Cookstown, Co Tyrone
I couldn’t resist stopping at a place with a name like beetling mill. Ends up beetling was the final step … more
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? … more
The Little Ark Church on Wheels: Moneen, Co Clare
In the 1850s, Father Meehan outwitted the local landowner on Loop Head who refused to allow Catholic Mass to be … more
Saint Mochta’s House: Louth Village, Co Louth
Along the road are the ruins of a 13th century church and cemetery, but it’s the stone roofed church that … more
Northernmost Point in Ireland: Malin Head, Co Donegal
What a view from Ireland’s northernmost point… even on the cloudy, rainy day I was there. The locals said that … more
The Bridge from Circle of Friends: Inistioge, Co Kilkenny
The village of Inistioge played a starring role in the 1995 movie “”Circle of Friends based on the Maeve Binchy best … more
Longest Monkey Puzzle Tree Avenue in Europe: Inistiogue, Co Kilkenny
The restored Victorian gardens at Woodstock provide an enjoyable walk, and the Monkey Puzzle Tree with its jigsaw-shaped branches delivers … more
St Brendan’s Well: Valentia Island, Co Kerry
This holy well sits at the western edge of Valentia Island and is dedicated to St Brendan the Navigator. It … more
Hindu-Gothic Gate House: Cappoquin, Co Waterford
The story goes that this Hindu-Gothic folly was built originally of wood and paper mache as a wedding gift…the honored
Miniature Salisbury Cathedral: Myshall, Co Carlow
Built in 1912 by London businessman John Duguid in honor of his wife, Adelaide, and daughter, Constance, who died in … more
Bodysnatcher Watchtower & a Cemetery Cafe: Glasnevin, Co Dublin
Since the first grave was dug in 1832, Glasnevin has become a who’s who in Irish history. In an era … more
Puck the Goat King of the Fair: Killorglin, Co Kerry
This statue commemorates the goat that is crowned King of the Puck Fair each year. It’s Ireland’s oldest festival and … more
Pet Cemetery: Mount Usher Gardens, Co Wicklow
Wandering through the gardens at Mount Usher, I found the pet cemetery. Where Muffin and Fluffy can rest in peace … more
Ancient Tomb: Rear Cross, Co Tipperary
Located just outside the village of Rear Cross on the road between Limerick and Thurles, this 4,000-year-old neolithic structure is … more
Irish Book Arts & Music Celebration: Chicago, IL
Featuring more than 30 authors as well as music, dance, film, and visual arts, the Irish Books Arts & … more
