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
Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny
I remember hearing the local legend of St. Nicholas being buried near Jerpoint Abbey when I visited in 2008. We … 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Discover Why There’s a Rooster, a Mouse, and a Fly on St Mochua’s Desk: Timahoe, Co Loais
In the shadow of the round tower in Timahoe, a peculiar piece of artwork has been erected. With no explanation, … 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
Remembering the Victims of the Titanic: Cahir, Co Tipperary
With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in April 2012, small memorials are popped up all over … more
The “Lucky” Headless Child of Prague and the Secrets of Bunratty: Co Clare
Although a stop at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park won’t put you off-the-beaten-path, a few things in the park are … 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
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
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
Grainne’s Tower – Killdavnet Castle: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Kildavnet Castle is a simple, 15th century tower located near Dooega on Achill Island. It’s most famous owner was Grainne … more
Kenny’s Well: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
He goes by several names… Kenny, Cainnech, Canice, Canicus, Kenneth. The 6th century saint even lends his moniker to the … more
