The Remnants of the “Seven Castles” of Clonmines: Co Wexford
The amazing ruins along Bannow Bay offer fantastic views. However, history has lost which structures were among the “Seven Castles … more
An Incredible Walk with a Hawk, Co. Clare
Falconry has sparked the imagination for centuries, and the Burren Birds of Prey Centre delivers an informative and exciting experience … more
Reading the Stories of the Durrow High Cross: Co. Offaly
You’ll drive through a tunnel of tree branches to reach the exquisite carved cross at Durrow. It’s been moved inside … more
A Folly at the Centre of Ireland: Co Westmeath
Standing in the center of a field in County Westmeath, a single pillar sits upon a hill in a field. … more
Creative, Irish, Five-Course Meal from Locally-Sourced Ingredients at The Green Sheep Café: Thurles, Co Tipperary
By day, The Green Sheep Café serves up food featuring local and seasonal ingredients. By night, the venue hosts chef-prepared, … more
Strandhill People’s Market: Strandhill, Co Sligo
This charming all-weather market is held in and around a hangar at the Sligo Airport. Every Sunday there is live … more
A Journey to the Ancient Ring Forts: Cahersiveen, Co Kerry
While the Ring of Kerry has been favorite driving route for tourists, the two ancient stone forts near the village … more
Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo
Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. … more
Crossing the Bridge and the IRA Monument: Killaloe, Co Clare
Today, the historic arched bridge that crosses the Shannon River to connect the villages of Ballina in Co Tipperary and … more
Meeting the Puffins on Skellig Michael: Co Kerry
A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site … more
The Lucky Ducks of St Stephen’s Green: Dublin
Today’s residents of St Stephen’s Green
While St Stephen’s Green is popular with locals and visitors needing a break from … more
Oscar Wilde in the Park: Dublin
The jury’s out on whether Mr. Wilde would approve of the slightly bawdy statue commemorating him in Merrion Square. Perched … more
Patrick Kavanagh on the Grand Canal, Dublin
Ireland is known for honoring her writers. When Patrick Kavanagh stated the best way to memorialize him was with a … more
The Round House and Walking the Grand Canal: Tullamore, Co Offaly
The Round House at Boland’s Lock is one of the grandest lock keepers homes on the canal. When architect Michael … more
The Milk Market: Limerick, Co Limerick
Don’t let the name Milk Market fool you. It’s actually not easy to find milk there at all.
In fact, … more
The “Secrets” of the Belleek Parian China Factory: Belleek, Co Fermanagh
Serving as a pilgrimage site for fine porcelain collectors, a tour of the Belleek factory offers an up-close look at … more
A Walk to Roogagh Waterfall: Garrison, Co Fermanagh
Located just outside of town, the five minute walk to Roogagh waterfall offers a great spot to stop and stretch … more
Split Rock Boulder: Easkey, Co Sligo
The enormous boulder in the field beside the road is said to have been placed there by the giant Finn … more
VIP Whiskey Tour at Kilbeggan Distillery: Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath
The regular adult admission at the Kilbeggan Distillery Experience gets you a fantastic self-guided pass to the facility and a … more
Dublin’s Secret Garden at Blessington Basin: Dublin, County Dublin
Opened in the 1810 to provide clean water to Dublin’s north side, the basin was officially named the Royal George … more
