Aghade Bullaun Stone: Tullow, Co. Carlow.

by The Standing Stone | Ancient Places, Carlow, Graves, Religious Sites

Located south of Tullow on the grounds of All Saint Church of Ireland, this site shows us an example of … more

Enjoy the View from the Christ the King Statue: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary

by Liam Hughes | Ancient Places, Hikes & Walks, Memorable Experiences, Nature & Gardens, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots, Tipperary

Between the Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains lies the glorious Glen of Aherlow. The scenic pull-off on Slievenamuck provides one… more

Corcomroe Abbey: Ballyvaughan, Co Clare

by Christy Nicholas | Clare, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites

We stopped by this abbey on our way out of Ballyvaughan and south to the next B&B in Dingle. The … more

Quin Abbey: Quin, Co Clare

by Christy Nicholas | Ancient Places, Clare, Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites

Quin Abbey is impressive, yet still charming and intimate. It is only about 9 miles from Ennis, and definitely worth … more

Dysert O’Dea Castle and High Cross: Corofin, Co Clare

by Christy Nicholas | Ancient Places, Castles, Clare, Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

Dysert O’Dea is a simple tower castle hidden away in the rolling hills of County Clare, and worth a search. … more

The Remains of Castlesaunderson: Castlesaunderson Demesne, Co Cavan/Fermanagh

by Corey Taratuta | Castles, Cavan, Fermanagh, Graves, Religious Sites, Uncategorized

The once grand estate is in the hands of the Cavan County Council and home to the Boy Scouts of … more

Dunaghmore High Cross: Dunaghmore, Co Tyrone

by Corey Taratuta | Ancient Places, Graves, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites, Tyrone

Standing at the crossroads at the top of town, this high cross shows several Biblical scenes in its panels. In … more

Drombeg Stone Circle: Rosscarbery, Co. Cork

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Cork, Hauntings & Mysteries, Legends & Folklore, Monuments, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Known locally as the Druid’s Altar, Drombeg Stone Circle is set on a hillside in rural West Cork about 1-½… more

Clare Abbey: Clarecastle, Co. Clare

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Clare, Graves, Heroes & Villains, Landmarks & Buildings, Monuments, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Clare Abbey is a scenic ruin of crumbling walls, tracery windows, a tower and ruined battlements. At one time the… more

St Tighernach’s Tomb Shrine: Clones, Co Monaghan

by Megalithic Ireland | Graves, Monaghan, Religious Sites

In the shadow of the 10th-11th century Round Tower in St Tierney’s graveyard in Clones stands a stone tomb shrine … more

The Mummified Cat and Rat of Christ Church Cathedral: Dublin, Co Dublin

by Liam Hughes | Dublin City, Graves, Hauntings & Mysteries, Kids, Landmarks & Buildings, Museums, Religious Sites

Most people visit Christ Church Cathedral for its lofty interior, stained glass windows, colorful tile floor, the tomb of Strongbow,… more

St Flannan’s 12th Century Cathedral and the 1st Century Ogham Stone: Killaloe, Co Clare

by Guest Contributor | Ancient Places, B&B Hosts, Clare, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

St Flannan’s Cathedral, often called Killaloe Cathedral, gives a fine example of the style of churches built in the West … more

A Sea of Celtic Crosses at Na Seacht dTeampaill: Eoghanacht, Co Galway

by Christy Nicholas | Galway, Graves, Hauntings & Mysteries, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Na Seacht dTeampaill, or the Seven Churches, is a ruin of several ancient churches on the island of Inis Mor, … more

Inchagoill Island: Lough Corrib, Co Galway

by Guest Contributor | B&B Hosts, Galway, Hikes & Walks, Landmarks & Buildings, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Inchagoill Island with its amazing beauty and serenity and early christian monastic settlement, with not one but two churches dating … more

Aughavale Cemetery: Westport, Co Mayo

by Christy Nicholas | Graves, Mayo, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Just outside of Westport about a mile, on the road towards Croagh Patrick and Murrisk, there is a lovely, large … more

Kenny’s Well: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny

by Corey Taratuta | Kilkenny, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites

He goes by several names… Kenny, Cainnech, Canice, Canicus, Kenneth. The 6th century saint even lends his moniker to the … more

Ardfert Friary: Ardfert, Co Kerry

by Stephanie | Kerry, Landmarks & Buildings, Religious Sites

A stark contrast between the soft green fields in which it’s located, Ardfert Friary stands tall and proud. Built in … more

Romantic Gougane Barra: Pass of Keimaneigh, Co. Cork

by Michele Erdvig | Ancient Places, Cork, Hikes & Walks, Legends & Folklore, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Gougane Barra, Ireland’s first forest park, is secreted away in a glacial valley. Surrounded by the Sheehy Mountains the former… more

St. Columba’s Well – Stations of Sainthood: Glencolmcille, Co Donegal

by Christy Nicholas | Donegal, Hikes & Walks, Legends & Folklore, Memorable Experiences, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

Nearby the lovely Glencolmcille Folk Village, if you drive to the other side of the bay and up the promontory, … more

100 Miles of Beauty: Inishowen Peninsula, Co Donegal

by Christy Nicholas | Donegal, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots

The Inis Eoghain 100 (Inishowen) is a 100 mile long scenic drive around the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. It … more