The Milk Market: Limerick, Co Limerick
Don’t let the name Milk Market fool you. It’s actually not easy to find milk there at all.
In fact, … more
A Visit to Yeats’ Grave: Drumcliff, Co Sligo
The Pulitzer Prize winning poet W. B. Yeats died in France in 1939, but according to his wishes he was … more
The “Secrets” of the Belleek Parian China Factory: Belleek, Co Fermanagh
Serving as a pilgrimage site for fine porcelain collectors, a tour of the Belleek factory offers an up-close look at … more
A Walk to Roogagh Waterfall: Garrison, Co Fermanagh
Located just outside of town, the five minute walk to Roogagh waterfall offers a great spot to stop and stretch … more
Split Rock Boulder: Easkey, Co Sligo
The enormous boulder in the field beside the road is said to have been placed there by the giant Finn … more
Three Reasons to Visit the Irish National Stud: Kildare, Co Kildare
Just 30 miles from Dublin, the Irish National Stud is a perfect place to explore just after arriving in Ireland … more
Visiting Clonmacnoise: Clonmacnoise, Co Offally
If you think of High Crosses and Round Towers when you picture Ireland, a visit to Clonmacnoise in County Offaly … more
Art, History and Room to Roam at Lough Boora Parklands: Leabeg, Co Offaly
This low lying bog area was once a major peat mining operation. But once the peat was cutaway, the land … more
Legend of the Connemara Giant: Recess, Co Galway
Just before you reach Clifden, the unofficial “capital of Connemara”, you pass Joyce’s, “One of the Best Craft Shops in … more
Story Telling, Turf Cutting and Ireland History: Lettershea, Co Galway
In a celebration of the “old ways,” Dan O’Hara’s cottage outside of Clifden provides a unique look at life in … more
Majestic Kilcrea Abbey: Ovens, Co Cork
One of Cork’s most majestic Abbey ruins, located just South of the Cork to Killarney Road (N20, between Ovens and … more
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
Annestown Beach: Annestown, Co Waterford
On the coast road between Tramore and Dungarvan, Annestown Beach offers a pleasant seaside stop. The shoreline is a mix … more
VIP Whiskey Tour at Kilbeggan Distillery: Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
The regular adult admission at the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience gets you a fantastic self-guided pass to the facility and a … more
Scientific Ireland at Birr Castle: Birr, Co. Offaly
It’s not often that you find a mix of everything that makes Ireland magical in one spot, but that is … more
Historic Pubble Cemetery: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Just 6 miles from Enniskillen is the Historic Pubble Cemetery. It is thought that this place has been used as … 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
Barryscourt Castle, County Cork
Barryscourt Castle is a wonderfully restored tower house, occupying a ancient site. The 16th century castle was home to … more
Exploring the Hill of Tara – Sacred Well, Sheela-na-gig, and Sloping Trenches: Tara, Co Meath
Most people who visit Tara spend 20 minutes going to the top and back – and they miss so much. … more
The Wonderful Barn: Leixlip, Co Kildare
This bizarre structure was commissioned by Katherine Connolly, widow of the extremely wealthy William ‘Speaker’ Connolly. She had it built… more