Deserted Village: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Books mention Achill’s abandoned village, but I was surprised when I saw it. An extensive community lived on the site, … more
Ballycarbery Castle: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
From Cahersiveen, signs direct visitors to the road leading to the castle and forts… this large castle’s hard to miss. … more
The View of the Castle from Wind Gap: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Wind Gap provides a glimpse of the city very few tourists witness. With views of the castle and St. Canice’s … more
Ardfert Friary: Ardfert, Co Kerry
A stark contrast between the soft green fields in which it’s located, Ardfert Friary stands tall and proud. Built in … 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
Romantic Gougane Barra: Pass of Keimaneigh, Co. Cork
Gougane Barra, Ireland’s first forest park, is secreted away in a glacial valley. Surrounded by the Sheehy Mountains the former… more
A Stone Palace, Creevykeel Passage Tomb: Creevykeel, Co Sligo
About 25k north of Sligo Town, there is a massive passage tomb dating about 6000 years old called Creevykeel. It … more
Passage into Ancient Times at Carrowmore Megaliths: Sligo, Co Sligo
Just about 5km north of Sligo, you can enter an ancient world of tombs, stone circles, and cairns. There are … more
St. Columba’s Well – Stations of Sainthood: Glencolmcille, Co Donegal
Nearby the lovely Glencolmcille Folk Village, if you drive to the other side of the bay and up the promontory, … more
The Mighty Mount Errigal: Errigal, Co Donegal
Errigal Mountain dominates the landscape in this area, and is the tallest peak in the county. It is a fairly … 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
Father Ted’s House: Glenquin, Co. Clare
The fictional Irish priest Father Ted lives in an old parochial house on Craggy Island off the coast of Ireland.… more
Giants Leap in the Cavan Burren: Blacklion, Co Cavan
With a limestone landscape similar to the Burren in County Clare, the Cavan Burren was planted with trees in the … more
100 Miles of Beauty: Inishowen Peninsula, Co Donegal
The Inis Eoghain 100 (Inishowen) is a 100 mile long scenic drive around the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. It … more
The Only Round Tower in Antrim at St Patrick’s Church: Armoy, Co Antrim
In Armoy, on Glensheshk road, is a small church and round tower dedicated to St. Patrick. While it isn’t the … more
Red Abbey Bell Tower, An Irish National Monument: Cork City, Co Cork
You probably won’t find yourself wandering around Red Abbey Street in Cork for anything else, other than to take a … more
History Just Down the Street: Carlingford, Co Louth
In the early 1300s when it was first built, this was a remote place. Paths up the mountains led off … more
Walking the Walls at Parke’s Castle: Fivemile Bourne, Co Leitrim
The castle is beautiful… one of the best restored sites in Ireland! It offers several rooms to explore, but a … more
