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
Beyond Glendalough’s Monastic City: County Wexford
The monastic city of Glendalough, just south of Dublin, is popular with tourists for its wonderful restored round tower, church, … 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 Falconry at Mount Falcon: County Mayo
Mount Falcon Estate has long been known as a getaway for fishermen as the River Moy, which flows through the … more
Walk Through History at Enniskillen Castle: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
One of the six counties of Northern Ireland, Fermanagh is often referred to as ‘The Lakelands’ as nearly 1/3 of … more
Craggaunowen – Walk Through Ireland’s History: Kilmurry, Co Clare
Most tourist to Ireland will miss Craggaunowen, though many of the country’s most popular sites lie nearby. A perfect site … more
Uninterrupted Time at Rathgall Hillfort: Shillelagh, Co Wicklow
Entry to the innermost ‘ring’ at the Ring of Rath Hill Top FortWhile not a place you would necessarily … 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
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
Three Reasons to Visit the Irish National Stud: Kildare, Co Kildare
Just 30 miles from Dublin, the Irish National Stud is a perfect place to explore just after arriving in Ireland … 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
Art, History and Room to Roam at Lough Boora Parklands: Leabeg, Co Offaly
This low lying bog area was once a major peat mining operation. But once the peat was cutaway, the land … 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
Story Telling, Turf Cutting and Ireland History: Lettershea, Co Galway
In a celebration of the “old ways,” Dan O’Hara’s cottage outside of Clifden provides a unique look at life in … more
Scientific Ireland at Birr Castle: Birr, Co. Offaly
It’s not often that you find a mix of everything that makes Ireland magical in one spot, but that is … more
The Sky Road in Connemara – One of Ireland’s Most Dramatic Drives: Clifden, Co Galway
Driving the Sky Road in Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, for the first time is breathtakingly beautiful and heart-stopping-ly terrifying at … more
Great for Families: The Donkey Sanctuary in County Cork
Donkeys enjoying their new and better life after being rescued by The Donkey Sanctuary, Ireland.The Donkey Sanctuary just outside … 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
A Sweet Stop at the Chocolate Garden of Ireland: Rath, Co Wicklow/Carlow
Nestled at the edge of County Wicklow, the Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a treat for travelers of any age.… more
