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
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
Creative, Irish, Five-Course Meal from Locally-Sourced Ingredients at The Green Sheep Café: Thurles, Co Tipperary
By day, The Green Sheep Café serves up food featuring local and seasonal ingredients. By night, the venue hosts chef-prepared, … more
St Mullin’s Monastic Site – Co Carlow
St. Mullin’s Monastic Site in County Carlow was founded in the early 8th century by St. Moling (614-697 AD) with … 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
Explore the Intricate History of Irish Lace: Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh
A recent article in Ireland of the Welcomes magazine about Irish lace lamented that there is no “dedicated textile museum … more
Fish for the big catch in Killybegs, County Donegal
There’s a sense of adventure in having the chance to hold a freshly-caught, big fish. In the Northwest, you catch … more
A Night in Knappogue Castle, County Clare
Though the beautiful grounds and gardens are still accessible to visitors you can now only enter Knappogue Castle in two ways: … more
Meeting the Puffins on Skellig Michael: Co Kerry
A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site … more
The Medieval Treasures of Fethard: Co Tipperary
The village of Fethard is home to a surprising number of medieval ruins. The old walls still surround the village … more
The Milk Market: Limerick, Co Limerick
Don’t let the name Milk Market fool you. It’s actually not easy to find milk there at all.
In fact, … more
The “Secrets” of the Belleek Parian China Factory: Belleek, Co Fermanagh
Serving as a pilgrimage site for fine porcelain collectors, a tour of the Belleek factory offers an up-close look at … 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
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
Exploring the Hill of Tara – Sacred Well, Sheela-na-gig, and Sloping Trenches: Tara, Co Meath
Most people who visit Tara spend 20 minutes going to the top and back – and they miss so much. … more
The Wonderful Barn: Leixlip, Co Kildare
This bizarre structure was commissioned by Katherine Connolly, widow of the extremely wealthy William ‘Speaker’ Connolly. She had it built… more
Brandon Point, Mountain, and Village: Brandon, Co Kerry
Brandon is a much-bypassed area of the Dingle Peninsula, north of Dingle via the Conor Pass. Continue along the road … more
Knockroe Passage Tomb: Knockroe, Co Kilkenny
Knockroe Passage tomb can be found on the picturesque slopes above the Lingaun River. Originally Knockroe would have been a… more
Coomanaspig Pass: Near Port Magee, Co Kerry
Described as one of the highest places in Ireland to be reached by car, the Coomanaspig (Coomaneaspaig/Coom an Aspaig) Pass… more