Oscar Wilde in the Park: Dublin
The jury’s out on whether Mr. Wilde would approve of the slightly bawdy statue commemorating him in Merrion Square. Perched … more
Patrick Kavanagh on the Grand Canal, Dublin
Ireland is known for honoring her writers. When Patrick Kavanagh stated the best way to memorialize him was with a … 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
Broome Bridge and Sir Hamilton’s Eureka Moment: Cabra, Co Dublin
Eureka! The Irish invention that helped to land a man on the Moon.
This plaque is by the Royal Canal … more
Mummies in the Crypt at St. Michan’s Church: Smithfield, Co Dublin
Above ground, the church houses an organ Handel supposedly favored and rehearsed his Messiah. Underground, the church’s crypts are an … more
The Tomb of the Cormack Brothers: Loughmore, Co Tipperary
In 1858, two Tipperary brothers, Daniel and William Cormack, were convicted of murder.
They insisted on their innocence, but the … more
Sean McGuire Music Without Borders Mural: Belfast, Co Antrim
Just a few steps off the Falls Road, there’s a mural that takes a bit of a different angle than … more
Ireland’s Link to the Hope Diamond: Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
This three story Georgian manor provides a setting for Ireland’s tie to the famous Hope Diamond. The 1799 home was … more
William Butler Yeats Retreat: Gort, Co Galway
Thoor Ballylee was originally a Norman Tower House built in the 1500’s. More recently the tower was encompassed by the … more
The Bridge from Circle of Friends: Inistioge, Co Kilkenny
The village of Inistioge played a starring role in the 1995 movie “”Circle of Friends based on the Maeve Binchy best … more
Bodysnatcher Watchtower & a Cemetery Cafe: Glasnevin, Co Dublin
Since the first grave was dug in 1832, Glasnevin has become a who’s who in Irish history. In an era … more
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Home: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. The site of the Kearney home is located … more
Barack Obama Ancestral Cemetery: Cullenwaine, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. It is believed the Kearney’s would have been … more
Barack Obama Ancestral School House: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. This 1800s School House on the main street … more
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Church: Templeharry, Co Offaly
It is likely that Barack Obama’s Kearney ancestors worshiped at the Church of Ireland at Templeharry in the 1800s.
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Birthplace of Irish Coffee and Home to Flying Boats: Foynes, Co Limerick
As the site of the original commercial transatlantic airport, Foynes welcomed the first wave of airline travelers who traveled in … more
