The Ghost Village at An Port, County Donegal
Not far from the village of Glencolmcille in west County Donegal there is a hidden village, found only by driving … more
Knitwear by Edel MacBride: Convoy, Co Donegal
Edel MacBride lists among Donegal’s celebrated contemporary fashion designers. She’s even gotten the attention of actors Sarah Jessica Parker and … more
Horseback Riding on the Beach: Caherdaniel, Co Kerry
Imagine riding horses on the beach, in County Kerry. The wind wafts from the sea, surrounding you with its salty … more
President Grant Ancestral Home: Dungannon, Co Tyrone
The United States Civil War hero and 18th President of the US, Ulysses S. Grant’s has maternal roots that go … more
St Tighernach’s Tomb Shrine: Clones, Co Monaghan
In the shadow of the 10th-11th century Round Tower in St Tierney’s graveyard in Clones stands a stone tomb shrine … more
Blennerville Windmill: Tralee, Co Kerry
The windmill at Blennerville is the largest working windmill in Ireland. Built in 1800, it fell into ruin by 1846. … more
Fairy Fortress: Knockma Woods, Co Galway
This enchanted circular walk through Knockma Woods is both beautiful and filled with legend. It is said the legendary Maeve … 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
The Mummified Cat and Rat of Christ Church Cathedral: Dublin, Co Dublin
Most people visit Christ Church Cathedral for its lofty interior, stained glass windows, colorful tile floor, the tomb of Strongbow,… more
Rathgall Hill Fort: Rath East, Co Wicklow/Tullow, Co Carlow
Situated on the Carlow/Wicklow border, Rathgall is a fascinating hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner … 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
Mysterious Memorial: Urlingford, Co Kilkenny
A passerby may miss the roadside memorial for Martin Eugene Bryan near Freshford as they might be distracted by the … more
Conquering Nenagh Castle: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The impressive castle at Nenagh is a bit unusual in its shape and style in Ireland, and when it opened … 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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