The Wreck of the Steamship Plassey: Co Galway
On a recent visit to the Aran Islands I took this picture of the Motor Vessel Plassy (or Plassey).
The … more
Croke Park — Ireland’s Largest Athletic Stadium: Dublin, Co Dublin
The Gaelic Athletic Associate is located at the Gaelic Athletic Associate Croke Park is Ireland’s largest athletic stadium. This historic … more
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
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Mebh’s Grave Knocknarea, Co Sligo
Knocknarea is an iconic landmark in Sligo. Located on the scenic Strandhill road, the small mountain rises prominently with dramatic … more
Ballintubber Abbey: Ballintubber, Co Mayo
Ballintubber Abbey is a beautiful historical site of great sacred importance. The Abbey was founded in 1216 and will celebrate … more
Coomanaspig Pass: Near Port Magee, Co Kerry
Described as one of the highest places in Ireland to be reached by car, the Coomanaspig (Coomaneaspaig/Coom an Aspaig) Pass… more
Secret Valley in the Wicklow Mountains: Aughrim, Co Wicklow
Aughavannagh Valley is a secluded valley deep in the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Lugnaquilla the highest mountain in … more
The Royal Celtic Capital of Connacht: Tulsk, Co Roscommon
Covering over four square miles, at least 200 sites and monuments, and tracing through history from the earliest settlement (8,000 … more
Discovering “The Stones”: Lecarrow, Co Roscommon
The Megalithic structures situated near the village of Lecarrow in South Co. Roscommon are relatively unknown. In the middle of … more
Finding the Lost Town of Rindoon… the “Camelot of the Shannon”: Lecarrow, Co Roscommon
The deserted Medieval town of Rindoon is situated on a peninsula on the western shore of Lough Ree about nine … more
St Flannan’s 12th Century Cathedral and the 1st Century Ogham Stone: Killaloe, Co Clare
St Flannan’s Cathedral, often called Killaloe Cathedral, gives a fine example of the style of churches built in the West … more
Duckett’s Grove: Rainstown, Co Carlow
Built in 1830, Duckett’s Grove’s “Castellated Gothic Revival Style” puts it squarely in the storybook castle category. In recent years,
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Inchagoill Island: Lough Corrib, Co Galway
Inchagoill Island with its amazing beauty and serenity and early christian monastic settlement, with not one but two churches dating … more
Walking the Walls at Parke’s Castle: Fivemile Bourne, Co Leitrim
The castle is beautiful… one of the best restored sites in Ireland! It offers several rooms to explore, but a … more
Glencar Waterfall, Quiet Serenity Hidden in the Hills: Glencar, Co Leitrim
Under the looming bulk of Ben Bulben, by the serene Glencar Lough, you can view the Glencar Falls, a spot … more
Holy Well and Mass Rock: Beach, Co. Cork
This mass rock and holy well are a bit difficult to find, but well worth the effort. They are on … more
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, … more
Weston Irish Festival – Weston, Missouri – USA
Mid-October brings a bit of Ireland to Weston, Missouri.
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Kansas City Irish Fest: Kansas City, Missouri — USA
During the first weekend in September, Kansas City becomes a haven for all things Irish.
The festival is now 10 … more
Buffalo Irish Festival: Buffalo, New York – USA
The city of Buffalo goes Irish in late August for their festival.
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