Paddle with the Swans: Westport, Co Mayo
Garden paths and a noble estate contrast with a theme park and petting zoo to give Westport House a bit … more
Ancient Passage Tomb: Loughcrew, Co Meath
This passage tomb is older than Newgrange, and the tour inside provides a much more up-close and personal experience than … more
Highest Sea Cliffs in Europe: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Depending on how you define sea cliffs, Achill Island’s Croaghaun Mountain could hold the title of the highest in Europe. … more
Trad Music at Jim O’ the Mill: Upperchurch, Co Tipperary
This is a pub, open only on Thursday nights, that is unlike any other. Jim and Kae Ryan welcome everyone … more
Bodysnatcher Watchtower & a Cemetery Cafe: Glasnevin, Co Dublin
Since the first grave was dug in 1832, Glasnevin has become a who’s who in Irish history. In an era … more
Soak in a Seaweed Bath: Strandhill, Co Sligo
Healing seaweed baths were popular all along the Irish coast throughout the Victorian era. The tradition lives on in Strandhill … more
Puck the Goat King of the Fair: Killorglin, Co Kerry
This statue commemorates the goat that is crowned King of the Puck Fair each year. It’s Ireland’s oldest festival and … more
Airport Oasis: Shannon, Co Clare
The glass observation room on the third level of the main terminal at Shannon Airport provides a quiet getaway for … more
Celtic Plantarum: Dundrum, Co Tipperary
Sixty thousand plants of over two thousand varieties fill the eight acre Dundrum Celtic Plantarum. The gardens are part of … more
High King of Ireland Fort: Killaloe, Co Clare
Brian Boru, Ireland’s last high king, was raised in Killaloe around 940. Just outside the village a serene wooded trail … more
Relics of the True Cross: Holy Cross, Co Tipperary
This 800-year old monastary was named after a relic of the True Cross, first brought here in 1233 with additional … more
Prayer Garden & Healing Priests: Kilcommon, Co Tipperary
In the village of Kilcommon, take in this beautiful, serene prayer garden. In spite of being a pilgrimage destination for … more
Pet Cemetery: Mount Usher Gardens, Co Wicklow
Wandering through the gardens at Mount Usher, I found the pet cemetery. Where Muffin and Fluffy can rest in peace … more
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Home: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. The site of the Kearney home is located … more
Barack Obama Ancestral Cemetery: Cullenwaine, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. It is believed the Kearney’s would have been … more
Barack Obama Ancestral School House: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. This 1800s School House on the main street … more
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Church: Templeharry, Co Offaly
It is likely that Barack Obama’s Kearney ancestors worshiped at the Church of Ireland at Templeharry in the 1800s.
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Birthplace of Irish Coffee and Home to Flying Boats: Foynes, Co Limerick
As the site of the original commercial transatlantic airport, Foynes welcomed the first wave of airline travelers who traveled in … more
Wax-Encased Relics of Saint Victoria: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Built between 1843 and 1857 amidst the Great Famine, St Mary’s Cathedral in Kilkenny houses a number of notable statues, … more
Ancient Tomb: Rear Cross, Co Tipperary
Located just outside the village of Rear Cross on the road between Limerick and Thurles, this 4,000-year-old neolithic structure is … more
