Conquer the Rock of Dunamase: Aghnahily, Co Laois
Climbing around the ruins at Dunamase feels a bit like discovering a lost city. Enormous chunks of ancient buildings emerge … more
Deserted Village: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Books mention Achill’s abandoned village, but I was surprised when I saw it. An extensive community lived on the site, … more
Ballycarbery Castle: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
From Cahersiveen, signs direct visitors to the road leading to the castle and forts… this large castle’s hard to miss. … more
The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
Ardfert Friary: Ardfert, Co Kerry
A stark contrast between the soft green fields in which it’s located, Ardfert Friary stands tall and proud. Built in … more
Kilclooney Dolmen: Kilclooney Beg, Co Donegal
Just northwest of Ardara, take a 20 minute drive to Kilclooney Beg. Park near St. Conal’s church (there is a … more
Daniel O’Connell’s Triumphant Chariot at Derrynane House: Caherdaniel, Co Kerry
Derrynane House is the home of Daniel O’Connell, known as “the Liberator” because of his great contributions to Irish political … more
Father Ted’s House: Glenquin, Co. Clare
The fictional Irish priest Father Ted lives in an old parochial house on Craggy Island off the coast of Ireland.… more
The Only Round Tower in Antrim at St Patrick’s Church: Armoy, Co Antrim
In Armoy, on Glensheshk road, is a small church and round tower dedicated to St. Patrick. While it isn’t the … more
History Just Down the Street: Carlingford, Co Louth
In the early 1300s when it was first built, this was a remote place. Paths up the mountains led off … more
Walking the Walls at Parke’s Castle: Fivemile Bourne, Co Leitrim
The castle is beautiful… one of the best restored sites in Ireland! It offers several rooms to explore, but a … more
Kilmacduagh Abbey and the World’s Tallest Round Tower: Gort, Co Galway
For anyone wanting to take the roads over the Burren from Gort, Kilmacduagh is well worth the small detour. Dating … more
The Fortress of the Sun, Grianan Aileach: Burt, Co Donegal
Grianan Aileach, also known as the Fortress of the Sun, is a Bronze Age fort, may have been built around … more
Touring Loophead Light House: Loop Head, Co Clare
I had forgotten just how far away this is from our home, an hour down to Ennis and another hour … more
Ballycrovane Ogham Stone: Eyeries, Co Cork
Ballycrovane Ogham stone is impressive, rising 5.3 meters (17 ft) up out of a hill on the edge of the … more
The Hidden Staircase at Ardmayle Castle: Ardmayle, Co Tipperary
Located across the road from a church and cemetery, this square keep is interesting enough from the outside and the … more
Timahoe Round Tower: Timahoe, Co Laois
In addition to being one of the most complete round towers in Ireland, Timahoe is also one of the most … more
The Hiring Fair Statue: Letterkenny, Co Donegal
As the west of Ireland was beginning to recover from the Great Hunger, younger members of families in Donegal, often … more
Waiting on Shore Monument: Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
A poignant memorial to seafarers and their loved ones who waited for their safe return, the Waiting on Shore monument at … more
The World’s Oldest Operating Lighthouse: Hook Head, Co. Wexford
The lighthouse at Hook Head sits at the tip of a long low-lying peninsula guarding the entrance to Waterford Harbor. … more
