The Antiquities of Kilmalkedar: Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry
Among the most significant churches on the Dingle Peninsula, this 12th Century Romanesque church reflects the builders’ efforts to modernize … 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
Killeigh Holy Well and Rag Tree: Killeigh, Co Offaly
Among the “seven blessed wells of Killeigh, this dry stone wall channels water from a natural spring. Water from this … 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
Visit Some of Ireland’s Oldest Monuments and Tombs at Lough Gur: Bruff, Co Limerick
Long before Ireland became the ‘Land of Saints and Scholars’, it was the land of Druids and Celts. Stone age, … more
Aghade Bullaun Stone: Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Located south of Tullow on the grounds of All Saint Church of Ireland, this site shows us an example of … more
Craddockstown West Standing Stone: Co Kildare
This standing stone across the road from Punchestown racecourse is definitely worth a visit. The stone is dotted with bits … more
Enjoy the View from the Christ the King Statue: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Between the Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains lies the glorious Glen of Aherlow. The scenic pull-off on Slievenamuck provides one… more
Stooagh Ring Fort: Co. Laois.
This rather impressive rath (ring fort) is located in a bend in the road in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and … 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
Desmond Castle and the Hellfire Club: Askeaton, Co Limerick
Dominating the town, Desmond Castle was built in 1199 by William de Burgo and it became the dwelling place of … more
St Berrihert’s Kyle and Well: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Truly hidden in the Glen of Aherlow, there are no signposts that will lead you to these sites dedicated to … more
Taking in the Connemara Views with a Stop at Shanafaraghaun Burial Ground: Co Galway
On the scenic road along Connemara’s Lough Nafooey’s northern shore, this quiet little spot provides a comfortable little respite. One … 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
14th Century Carrigaphooca Castle and Stone Circle: Macroom, County Cork
About half way between Cork and Killarney, in a field just a couple of miles outside the town of Macroom, … more
Dunaghmore High Cross: Dunaghmore, Co Tyrone
Standing at the crossroads at the top of town, this high cross shows several Biblical scenes in its panels. In … more
Drombeg Stone Circle: Rosscarbery, Co. Cork
Known locally as the Druid’s Altar, Drombeg Stone Circle is set on a hillside in rural West Cork about 1-½… more
Clare Abbey: Clarecastle, Co. Clare
Clare Abbey is a scenic ruin of crumbling walls, tracery windows, a tower and ruined battlements. At one time the… more