Break from the 21st Century on Owey Island: Co Donegal
The island off the coast of Donegal is totally untouched by 21st century life as we know it. Yes, … more
The Entrance to Hell: Rathcroghan, Co Roscommon
I never would have thought I’d find the entrance to hell in Roscommon… although historians and locals would probably prefer … more
The Birthplace of James Napper Tandy: Dublin City
While exploring the medieval district of Dublin you may find yourself wandering around the grounds of St. Audeon’s Church. Adjacent … more
Read the Ogham Stone: Aghadoe, Co Kerry
Distracted by the magnificent view of the lakes and mountains near Killarney, most visitors march passed the stone embedded into … more
Ring the Bells and Climb the Clock Tower at Shandon Church: Cork City, Co Cork
Dominating the Cork City skyline is the clock tower of St. Anne’s church in Shandon.
From a distance it may … more
The Little Ark Church on Wheels: Moneen, Co Clare
In the 1850s, Father Meehan outwitted the local landowner on Loop Head who refused to allow Catholic Mass to be … more
Mass Rock from Ireland’s Penal Times: Cork, County Cork
The Mass Rock at this location commemorates one of the many places in the Irish countryside, where Catholics went to … more
Beehive Tomb: Reynella, Co Westmeath
It’s always good to be prepared, and for Adolphus Cooke, that meant building his father’s mausoleum in the shape of … more
McCarthy Mor Castle Ruins: Killarney, Co Kerry
Sitting on a small jut of land, at the edge of Lough Lein on the grounds of the Killarney Lake … more
Take the Tayto Tour: Trandragee, Co Armagh
For an American in Ireland, calling a french fry a chip can take some getting used to, but then we … more
Saint Mochta’s House: Louth Village, Co Louth
Along the road are the ruins of a 13th century church and cemetery, but it’s the stone roofed church that … 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
Northernmost Point in Ireland: Malin Head, Co Donegal
What a view from Ireland’s northernmost point… even on the cloudy, rainy day I was there. The locals said that … more
The Bridge from Circle of Friends: Inistioge, Co Kilkenny
The village of Inistioge played a starring role in the 1995 movie “”Circle of Friends based on the Maeve Binchy best … 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
St Brendan’s Well: Valentia Island, Co Kerry
This holy well sits at the western edge of Valentia Island and is dedicated to St Brendan the Navigator. It … more
Hindu-Gothic Gate House: Cappoquin, Co Waterford
The story goes that this Hindu-Gothic folly was built originally of wood and paper mache as a wedding gift…the honored
The Origins of the Jack-O-Lantern: Museum of Country Life, Castlebar, Co Mayo
The tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween started in Ireland… except they put their knives to turnips instead (in fact … more
Athassel Priory Ruins: Golden, Co Tipperary
Once the largest medieval priory in Ireland, Athassel offers a maze of old buildings you can freely explore. The site … more
Miniature Salisbury Cathedral: Myshall, Co Carlow
Built in 1912 by London businessman John Duguid in honor of his wife, Adelaide, and daughter, Constance, who died in … more
