The Vee in Rhododendron Season: Co. Tipperary & Waterford
A drive through The Vee (aka “The Gap”) is exceptional any time of the year, but when the rhododendrons are … more
A Most Stunning Roadside Oasis at Sheefry Pass: Co. Mayo
Every road in Ireland’s Connemara region seems to lead to a stunning site, but the side road over Sheefry Pass … 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
Avoid Crowds at the Cliffs of Moher by Taking Guerin’s Path: Co. Clare
In the summer, the visitor centre at the Cliffs of Moher can be overrun with tourists. Those in the know … 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
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
Beyond Glendalough’s Monastic City: County Wexford
The monastic city of Glendalough, just south of Dublin, is popular with tourists for its wonderful restored round tower, church, … 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
The Long and Winding Road to Gleninchaquin: Beara Peninsula, Co Kerry
Hidden in a scenic glacial valley less than 20 miles from Kenmare is Gleninchaquin Park. A small one-track road … 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
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
Art, History and Room to Roam at Lough Boora Parklands: Leabeg, Co Offaly
This low lying bog area was once a major peat mining operation. But once the peat was cutaway, the land … more
Mebh’s Grave Knocknarea, Co Sligo
Knocknarea is an iconic landmark in Sligo. Located on the scenic Strandhill road, the small mountain rises prominently with dramatic … more
Annestown Beach: Annestown, Co Waterford
On the coast road between Tramore and Dungarvan, Annestown Beach offers a pleasant seaside stop. The shoreline is a mix … more
Scientific Ireland at Birr Castle: Birr, Co. Offaly
It’s not often that you find a mix of everything that makes Ireland magical in one spot, but that is … more
Wine Strand Beach: Ballinrannig, Co Kerry
This lonely, windswept beach has a quiet beauty broken only by the tufts of sea grass that flutter in the … more
Cashelkeelty Stone Circles: Lauragh, Co Kerry
As you drive out along the north edge of the Ring of Beara, you will pass Lauragh, and then see … more
The Earthenworks at Lissanduff: Portballintrae, Co Antrim
An unexpected find in the seaside village of Portballintrae, the Lissanduff earthworks consist of two sets of concentric ringed mounds … more
Secret Valley in the Wicklow Mountains: Aughrim, Co Wicklow
Aughavannagh Valley is a secluded valley deep in the Wicklow Mountains at the foot of Lugnaquilla the highest mountain in … more
The Royal Celtic Capital of Connacht: Tulsk, Co Roscommon
Covering over four square miles, at least 200 sites and monuments, and tracing through history from the earliest settlement (8,000 … more
