The Wreck of the Steamship Plassey: Co Galway
On a recent visit to the Aran Islands I took this picture of the Motor Vessel Plassy (or Plassey).
The … more
Pallas Castle: Tynagh, Co Galway
Built in the mid 13th century by Richard DeBurgo Pallas Castle in Tynagh is one of the best preserved Castle … more
Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway
Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway – photo by Corey TaratutaHidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly … 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
Tragedy at Menlo Castle: Galway, Co Galway
Menlo Castle, a once magnificent home of the Blake family was built in 1569 on the banks of the River … 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
A Home from the Family Who Brought Us the Galway Races: Tyrone, Co Galway
Located near Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, stands the ruins of the stately manor Tyrone House. Built in 1779 by Christopher French … 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
A Titanic Memorial to John Flynn: Clonbur, Co Galway
While many Irish were leaving the country for a better life elsewhere, John Flynn had already established himself in Pennsylvania.… more
Taking in the Connemara Views with a Stop at Shanafaraghaun Burial Ground: Co Galway
On the scenic road along Connemara’s Lough Nafooey’s northern shore, this quiet little spot provides a comfortable little respite. One … more
Fairy Fortress: Knockma Woods, Co Galway
This enchanted circular walk through Knockma Woods is both beautiful and filled with legend. It is said the legendary Maeve … 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
Ti Joe Watty’s – Bia, ceol agus craic!: Kilronan, Co Galway
If you spend some time on Inis Mor (and I mean more than the couple of hours that a day … more
See the Seals! Seal Colony, Inis Mor, Co Galway
At first we didn’t see any of the seals move – we had the uncharitable thought that perhaps they were … more
A Sea of Celtic Crosses at Na Seacht dTeampaill: Eoghanacht, Co Galway
Na Seacht dTeampaill, or the Seven Churches, is a ruin of several ancient churches on the island of Inis Mor, … more
Inchagoill Island: Lough Corrib, Co Galway
Inchagoill Island with its amazing beauty and serenity and early christian monastic settlement, with not one but two churches dating … more
A Bit of Island History – Man of Aran Cottage B&B: Eoghanacht, Co Galway
Back in 1931, there was a film made called the Man of Aran. It was about a fisherman’s life on … more
Derrigimlagh to Dog’s Bay – Coastal Beauty: County Galway
This lonely stretch of coastal road in Connemara is full of beauty, brash and bold. It is rocky outcroppings, sandy … more
Kilmacduagh Abbey and the World’s Tallest Round Tower: Gort, Co Galway
For anyone wanting to take the roads over the Burren from Gort, Kilmacduagh is well worth the small detour. Dating … more
