The Jealous Wall… Ireland’s Largest Folly: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Built on the grounds of Belvedere House, The Jealous Wall was intentionally built to look like a ruin. This type … more
Quiet Solitude on Traught Beach – Tracht, Co Galway
As you drive around Galway Bay from Galway to Ballyvaughan, you can see the water wink in and out among… more
The Cliffs of Moher by Sea: Doolin, Co Clare
Powerful, immense, and startling in their rugged beauty, the Cliffs of Moher are a must-see on any trip to Ireland. … more
To the Top of Torc! Cimbing Torc Waterfall and Mountain: Killarney, Co Kerry
Ireland guidebooks praise Killarney National Park and Torc Waterfall, but often fail to tell about the invigorating walk to the … 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
The Soft, Sandy Beach of Kinnagoe Bay: Mossy Glen, Co Donegal
Kinnagoe Beach, near Mossy Glen in the Inishowen Peninsula, is a spectacular beach, and well isolated from the teeming tourist … 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
Mosaic at the Garden of Remembrance: Dublin City
At The Garden of Remembrance in North Dublin, there’s a quiet hope for peace and an echo of ancient Ireland … more
Sylvan Splendour in the Glenariff Forest: Glanariff, Co Antrim
The Glens of Antrim hold many delights and wonders. One of these is the Glenariff Forest, filled with primeval, mossy … more
Glencar Waterfall, Quiet Serenity Hidden in the Hills: Glencar, Co Leitrim
Under the looming bulk of Ben Bulben, by the serene Glencar Lough, you can view the Glencar Falls, a spot … more
Forest Walk with Irish Famine History: Bonny Glen Woods, Co Donegal
Bonny Glen Wood is a place of peace and beauty, hidden away along an old road in west Donegal, not … more
Castle Ward, Classical Gothic Fantasy: Strangford, Co. Down
Castle Ward is an eccentric, historic 18th Century mansion overlooking Strangford Lough. Built by Bernard Ward 1st Viscount Bangor and … more
Holy Wells in Ballynakill Parish: Woodford, Co Galway
We have two holy wells still active in the Ballynakill Parish. These fall within the Woodford, Galway town boundaries.
The … more
Mussenden Temple, Memorial to an Irish Scandal: Castlerock, Co. Londonderry
What do you get when you mix together a middle-aged, wildly eccentric Bishop Earl, a touch of Italy, immense wealth … more
Millenium Forests: Woodford, Co Galway
The Irish Government decided in 2001 to restore some of Irelands native forests by regenerating 16 sites.
We are lucky … more
The Dark Hedges: Stranocum, Co. Antrim
The Dark Hedges is a fantastic avenue of beech trees that looks like an impressionist painting by Van Gogh. Well … more
Heywood Gardens: Ballinakill, Co Laois
The terraced gardens lead to a wonderful nature walk along the river on one side and a lime tree walk … more
Longest Monkey Puzzle Tree Avenue in Europe: Inistiogue, Co Kilkenny
The restored Victorian gardens at Woodstock provide an enjoyable walk, and the Monkey Puzzle Tree with its jigsaw-shaped branches delivers … more
Ancient Passage Tomb: Loughcrew, Co Meath
This passage tomb is older than Newgrange, and the tour inside provides a much more up-close and personal experience than … more
