Reading the Stories of the Durrow High Cross: Co. Offaly

by Corey Taratuta | Ancient Places, Graves, Monuments, Offaly, Religious Sites

You’ll drive through a tunnel of tree branches to reach the exquisite carved cross at Durrow. It’s been moved inside … more

St Mullin’s Monastic Site – Co Carlow

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Carlow, Graves, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

St. Mullin’s Monastic Site in County Carlow was founded in the early 8th century by St. Moling (614-697 AD) with … more

Exploring Kilcrea Monastery and Ovens, County Cork

by Elena Clancy | Ancient Places, Cork, Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites

I recently explored Kiclrea Friary (also called Kilcrea Abbey) and Kilcrea Tower, which is located across the road and a … more

Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo

by Corey Taratuta | Landmarks & Buildings, Mayo, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. … more

Tobernalt Holy Well, County Sligo

by Guest Contributor | Ancient Places, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots, Sligo

While on a beautiful country drive in County Sligo, we came upon an amazing spiritual and peaceful place known as

… more

Meeting the Puffins on Skellig Michael: Co Kerry

by Corey Taratuta | Ancient Places, Animals, Graves, Kerry, Memorable Experiences, Nature & Gardens, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site … more

Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway

by Liam Hughes | Galway, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway – photo by Corey Taratuta

Hidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly … more

The Medieval Treasures of Fethard: Co Tipperary

by Liam Hughes | Castles, Landmarks & Buildings, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites, Tipperary

The village of Fethard is home to a surprising number of medieval ruins. The old walls still surround the village … more

Discovering a Local Legend of St Nicholas at Jerpoint Park: Jerpoint, Co Kilkenny

by Jody Halsted | Graves, Kilkenny, Legends & Folklore, Museums, Religious Sites

I remember hearing the local legend of St. Nicholas being buried near Jerpoint Abbey when I visited in 2008.  We … more

A Visit to Yeats’ Grave: Drumcliff, Co Sligo

by Liam Hughes | Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Monuments, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots, 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

by Jody Halsted | Landmarks & Buildings, Offaly, Religious Sites

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

by Bob Emprimo | Cork, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

One of Cork’s most majestic Abbey ruins, located just South of the Cork to Killarney Road (N20, between Ovens and … more

Historic Pubble Cemetery: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh

by Paddy P | Fermanagh, Graves, Religious Sites

Just 6 miles from Enniskillen is the Historic Pubble Cemetery. It is thought that this place has been used as … more

Ballintubber Abbey: Ballintubber, Co Mayo

by Guest Contributor | Landmarks & Buildings, Mayo, Religious Sites

Ballintubber Abbey is a beautiful historical site of great sacred importance. The Abbey was founded in 1216 and will celebrate … more

Brandon Point, Mountain, and Village: Brandon, Co Kerry

by Christy Nicholas | Kerry, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Brandon is a much-bypassed area of the Dingle Peninsula, north of Dingle via the Conor Pass. Continue along the road … more

Mummies in the Crypt at St. Michan’s Church: Smithfield, Co Dublin

by Liam Hughes | Celebrities, Dublin City, Graves, Heroes & Villains, Landmarks & Buildings, Memorable Experiences, Museums, Religious Sites

Above ground, the church houses an organ Handel supposedly favored and rehearsed his Messiah. Underground, the church’s crypts are an … more

The Relics of St Valentine: Dublin City, Co Dublin

by Corey Taratuta | Dublin City, Graves, Heroes & Villains, Religious Sites

On a street between St Stephen’s Green and St Patrick’s Cathedral, a pair of gold statues mark the entrance to … more

The Antiquities of Kilmalkedar: Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry

by Corey Taratuta | Ancient Places, Graves, Kerry, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Among the most significant churches on the Dingle Peninsula, this 12th Century Romanesque church reflects the builders’ efforts to modernize … more

Killeigh Holy Well and Rag Tree: Killeigh, Co Offaly

by The Standing Stone | Ancient Places, Legends & Folklore, Nature & Gardens, Offaly, Religious Sites

Among the “seven blessed wells of Killeigh, this dry stone wall channels water from a natural spring. Water from this … more

Discover Why There’s a Rooster, a Mouse, and a Fly on St Mochua’s Desk: Timahoe, Co Loais

by Corey Taratuta | Arts & Crafts, Heroes & Villains, Landmarks & Buildings, Laois, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites

In the shadow of the round tower in Timahoe, a peculiar piece of artwork has been erected. With no explanation, … more