Secret Valley in the Wicklow Mountains: Aughrim, Co Wicklow
Aughavannagh Valley is a secluded valley deep in the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Lugnaquilla the highest mountain in … more
Brownshill Dolmen: Ballynakillbeg, Co Carlow
This megalithic portal dolmen is thought to have been built between 4000 & 3000 BC by some of the earliest … more
The Antiquities of Kilmalkedar: Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry
Among the most significant churches on the Dingle Peninsula, this 12th Century Romanesque church reflects the builders’ efforts to modernize … more
The Royal Celtic Capital of Connacht: Tulsk, Co Roscommon
Covering over four square miles, at least 200 sites and monuments, and tracing through history from the earliest settlement (8,000 … more
Ireland’s Manliest Statue: Sixmilebridge, Co Clare
In what is probably the manliest sculpture in Ireland, artist Shane Gilmore gives us a shirtless, limestone lad marching unimpeded … more
Killeigh Holy Well and Rag Tree: Killeigh, Co Offaly
Among the “seven blessed wells of Killeigh, this dry stone wall channels water from a natural spring. Water from this … more
The Tomb of the Cormack Brothers: Loughmore, Co Tipperary
In 1858, two Tipperary brothers, Daniel and William Cormack, were convicted of murder.
They insisted on their innocence, but the … more
Carrigafoyle Castle on the Banks of the Shannon: Ballylongford, County Kerry
We were wandering around the area, slowly making our way down from the ferry at Tarbert to Dingle, our stop … 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
The Saltee Islands – An Unrivalled Bird Sanctuary in Ireland’s Sunny Southeast
The Saltee Islands is comprised of a pair of privately owned, ancient islands, lying 3 miles off the coast of … more
Portumna Castle and Kitchen Garden: Portumna, County Galway
The Castle which was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1826 is currently undergoing extensive internal restoration. This semi fortified … more
Discover Why There’s a Rooster, a Mouse, and a Fly on St Mochua’s Desk: Timahoe, Co Loais
In the shadow of the round tower in Timahoe, a peculiar piece of artwork has been erected. With no explanation, … more
Aghade Bullaun Stone: Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Located south of Tullow on the grounds of All Saint Church of Ireland, this site shows us an example of … more
Craddockstown West Standing Stone: Co Kildare
This standing stone across the road from Punchestown racecourse is definitely worth a visit. The stone is dotted with bits … more
Enjoy the View from the Christ the King Statue: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Between the Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains lies the glorious Glen of Aherlow. The scenic pull-off on Slievenamuck provides one… more
Stooagh Ring Fort: Co. Laois.
This rather impressive rath (ring fort) is located in a bend in the road in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and … more
Corcomroe Abbey: Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
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
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
Dysert O’Dea is a simple tower castle hidden away in the rolling hills of County Clare, and worth a search. … more
