Brandon Point, Mountain, and Village: Brandon, Co Kerry
Brandon is a much-bypassed area of the Dingle Peninsula, north of Dingle via the Conor Pass. Continue along the road … more
Wine Strand Beach: Ballinrannig, Co Kerry
This lonely, windswept beach has a quiet beauty broken only by the tufts of sea grass that flutter in the … more
Uragh Stone Circle: Derrynamucklagh, Co Kerry
Nestled in a gorgeous valley, often filled with mists, Uragh Stone Circle lies on a low spit of land between … more
Cashelkeelty Stone Circles: Lauragh, Co Kerry
As you drive out along the north edge of the Ring of Beara, you will pass Lauragh, and then see … more
Celtic and Prehistoric Museum: Ventry, Co Kerry
Harris Moore, an American ex-pat, started this private museum about 10 years ago, and has a wonderful collection of items, … more
Delicious Tea and Pancakes at The Strawberry Field: Blackwater, Co Kerry
The Strawberry Field is a fantastic tea and crepe/pancake restaurant, just 4k from Molls Gap on R568.
We got there … more
Carrigafoyle Castle on the Banks of the Shannon: Ballylongford, County Kerry
We were wandering around the area, slowly making our way down from the ferry at Tarbert to Dingle, our stop … more
Corcomroe Abbey: Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
We stopped by this abbey on our way out of Ballyvaughan and south to the next B&B in Dingle. The … more
Quin Abbey: Quin, Co Clare
Quin Abbey is impressive, yet still charming and intimate. It is only about 9 miles from Ennis, and definitely worth … more
Dysert O’Dea Castle and High Cross: Corofin, Co Clare
Dysert O’Dea is a simple tower castle hidden away in the rolling hills of County Clare, and worth a search. … more
Ancient Burials at Parknabinnia Wedge Tomb: Killinaboy, Co Clare
Not far from the town of Killinaboy, there is an ancient Wedge Tomb. It is called Parknabinnia (Pairc na Binne … more
A Tasty Memory at The Burren Smokehouse: Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
Lisdoon, Lisdoon, Lisdoon, Lisdoonvarna! Every time I visit this area, this song is stuck in my head – the Christy … more
The Unique Aromas of the Burren Perfumery: Fahee, Co Clare
As you explore the karstic wonderland that is the Burren, take some time to stop at the Burren Perfumery. It … more
Quiet Solitude on Traught Beach – Tracht, Co Galway
As you drive around Galway Bay from Galway to Ballyvaughan, you can see the water wink in and out among… more
Ti Joe Watty’s – Bia, ceol agus craic!: Kilronan, Co Galway
If you spend some time on Inis Mor (and I mean more than the couple of hours that a day … more
See the Seals! Seal Colony, Inis Mor, Co Galway
At first we didn’t see any of the seals move – we had the uncharitable thought that perhaps they were … more
A Sea of Celtic Crosses at Na Seacht dTeampaill: Eoghanacht, Co Galway
Na Seacht dTeampaill, or the Seven Churches, is a ruin of several ancient churches on the island of Inis Mor, … more
Grainne’s Tower – Killdavnet Castle: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Kildavnet Castle is a simple, 15th century tower located near Dooega on Achill Island. It’s most famous owner was Grainne … more
A Bit of Island History – Man of Aran Cottage B&B: Eoghanacht, Co Galway
Back in 1931, there was a film made called the Man of Aran. It was about a fisherman’s life on … more
Aughavale Cemetery: Westport, Co Mayo
Just outside of Westport about a mile, on the road towards Croagh Patrick and Murrisk, there is a lovely, large … more
