The Remnants of the “Seven Castles” of Clonmines: Co Wexford
The amazing ruins along Bannow Bay offer fantastic views. However, history has lost which structures were among the “Seven Castles … more
Reading the Stories of the Durrow High Cross: Co. Offaly
You’ll drive through a tunnel of tree branches to reach the exquisite carved cross at Durrow. It’s been moved inside … more
St Mullin’s Monastic Site – Co Carlow
St. Mullin’s Monastic Site in County Carlow was founded in the early 8th century by St. Moling (614-697 AD) with … more
A Journey to the Ancient Ring Forts: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
While the Ring of Kerry has been favorite driving route for tourists, the two ancient stone forts near the village … more
Exploring Kilcrea Monastery and Ovens, County Cork
I recently explored Kiclrea Friary (also called Kilcrea Abbey) and Kilcrea Tower, which is located across the road and a … more
Beyond Glendalough’s Monastic City: County Wexford
The monastic city of Glendalough, just south of Dublin, is popular with tourists for its wonderful restored round tower, church, … 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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Meeting the Puffins on Skellig Michael: Co Kerry
A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site … more
Craggaunowen – Walk Through Ireland’s History: Kilmurry, Co Clare
Most tourist to Ireland will miss Craggaunowen, though many of the country’s most popular sites lie nearby. A perfect site … more
Uninterrupted Time at Rathgall Hillfort: Shillelagh, Co Wicklow
Entry to the innermost ‘ring’ at the Ring of Rath Hill Top FortWhile not a place you would necessarily … 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
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
Knockroe Passage Tomb: Knockroe, Co Kilkenny
Knockroe Passage tomb can be found on the picturesque slopes above the Lingaun River. Originally Knockroe would have been a… 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
Haroldstown Dolmen: Acaun, Co Carlow
The absolutely stunning portal tomb at Haroldstown is one of the finest examples of its type in Ireland.
This Neolithic … 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
The Earthenworks at Lissanduff: Portballintrae, Co Antrim
An unexpected find in the seaside village of Portballintrae, the Lissanduff earthworks consist of two sets of concentric ringed mounds … more
Brownshill Dolmen: Ballynakillbeg, Co Carlow
This megalithic portal dolmen is thought to have been built between 4000 & 3000 BC by some of the earliest … more
