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
A Folly at the Centre of Ireland: Co Westmeath
Standing in the center of a field in County Westmeath, a single pillar sits upon a hill in a field. … more
The Wreck of the Steamship Plassey: Co Galway
On a recent visit to the Aran Islands I took this picture of the Motor Vessel Plassy (or Plassey).
The … 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
Pallas Castle: Tynagh, Co Galway
Built in the mid 13th century by Richard DeBurgo Pallas Castle in Tynagh is one of the best preserved Castle … more
Croke Park — Ireland’s Largest Athletic Stadium: Dublin, Co Dublin
The Gaelic Athletic Associate is located at the Gaelic Athletic Associate Croke Park is Ireland’s largest athletic stadium. This historic … 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
Visit Wells House in Wexford for the Beautiful House, Gardens, and Family Fun: County Wexford
If your Ireland travels take you to the south east be sure to add Wells House & Gardens to your … more
Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo
Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. … more
Cahir Castle – One of Ireland’s best preserved and often missed castles, County Tipperary
The fastest route from Dublin to Cork follows the M7 & M8 through County Tipperary.
And while many travelers make … more
A Night in Knappogue Castle, County Clare
Though the beautiful grounds and gardens are still accessible to visitors you can now only enter Knappogue Castle in two ways: … more
The Knights Templar in Templetown, Co Wexford
The lands along the western shore of Wexford were granted to the Knights Templars in 1172 by King Henry II. … more
Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway
Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway – photo by Corey TaratutaHidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly … more
The Medieval Treasures of Fethard: Co Tipperary
The village of Fethard is home to a surprising number of medieval ruins. The old walls still surround the village … more
1000+ Years of Waterford History: Waterford, Co Waterford
When we visited Waterford recently we met many tourists who had plans to view the city’s famous crystal (which is … more
The Round House and Walking the Grand Canal: Tullamore, Co Offaly
The Round House at Boland’s Lock is one of the grandest lock keepers homes on the canal. When architect Michael … more
The Milk Market: Limerick, Co Limerick
Don’t let the name Milk Market fool you. It’s actually not easy to find milk there at all.
In fact, … more
A Visit to Yeats’ Grave: Drumcliff, Co Sligo
The Pulitzer Prize winning poet W. B. Yeats died in France in 1939, but according to his wishes he was … more
Visiting Clonmacnoise: Clonmacnoise, Co Offally
If you think of High Crosses and Round Towers when you picture Ireland, a visit to Clonmacnoise in County Offaly … more
Majestic Kilcrea Abbey: Ovens, Co Cork
One of Cork’s most majestic Abbey ruins, located just South of the Cork to Killarney Road (N20, between Ovens and … more
