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
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
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
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
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
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
