Mummies in the Crypt at St. Michan’s Church: Smithfield, Co Dublin
Above ground, the church houses an organ Handel supposedly favored and rehearsed his Messiah. Underground, the church’s crypts are an … more
Dublin’s Secret Garden at Blessington Basin: Dublin, County Dublin
Opened in the 1810 to provide clean water to Dublin’s north side, the basin was officially named the Royal George … more
Overlooking Lough Swilly at Burt Castle: Burt, Co Donegal
Burt Castle is a hidden gem that many people pass by without visiting. There is no road leading to it … more
The Sky Road in Connemara – One of Ireland’s Most Dramatic Drives: Clifden, Co Galway
Driving the Sky Road in Clifden, Connemara, County Galway, for the first time is breathtakingly beautiful and heart-stopping-ly terrifying at … more
Visit Some of Ireland’s Oldest Monuments and Tombs at Lough Gur: Bruff, Co Limerick
Long before Ireland became the ‘Land of Saints and Scholars’, it was the land of Druids and Celts. Stone age, … more
Enjoy the View from the Christ the King Statue: Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
Between the Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains lies the glorious Glen of Aherlow. The scenic pull-off on Slievenamuck provides one… more
Corcomroe Abbey: Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
We stopped by this abbey on our way out of Ballyvaughan and south to the next B&B in Dingle. The … more
Quin Abbey: Quin, Co Clare
Quin Abbey is impressive, yet still charming and intimate. It is only about 9 miles from Ennis, and definitely worth … more
Fethard Car Boot Sale: Co Tipperary
For the last 25 years, Fethard has been home to a notable car boot sale (flea market). Items range from … more
The Jealous Wall… Ireland’s Largest Folly: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Built on the grounds of Belvedere House, The Jealous Wall was intentionally built to look like a ruin. This type … more
Discovering Irish Design and Craftsmanship: Cahir, Co Tipperary
It’s refreshing to find a place dedicated to Irish designed crafts. The Craft Granary in Cahir says “no thanks” to … more
The “Lucky” Headless Child of Prague and the Secrets of Bunratty: Co Clare
Although a stop at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park won’t put you off-the-beaten-path, a few things in the park are … more
Blennerville Windmill: Tralee, Co Kerry
The windmill at Blennerville is the largest working windmill in Ireland. Built in 1800, it fell into ruin by 1846. … more
Fairy Fortress: Knockma Woods, Co Galway
This enchanted circular walk through Knockma Woods is both beautiful and filled with legend. It is said the legendary Maeve … more
The Unique Aromas of the Burren Perfumery: Fahee, Co Clare
As you explore the karstic wonderland that is the Burren, take some time to stop at the Burren Perfumery. It … more
Ti Joe Watty’s – Bia, ceol agus craic!: Kilronan, Co Galway
If you spend some time on Inis Mor (and I mean more than the couple of hours that a day … more
See the Seals! Seal Colony, Inis Mor, Co Galway
At first we didn’t see any of the seals move – we had the uncharitable thought that perhaps they were … more
Rathgall Hill Fort: Rath East, Co Wicklow/Tullow, Co Carlow
Situated on the Carlow/Wicklow border, Rathgall is a fascinating hillside fortification with 8th century outer walls and later medieval inner … more
Conquering Nenagh Castle: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The impressive castle at Nenagh is a bit unusual in its shape and style in Ireland, and when it opened … more
Inchagoill Island: Lough Corrib, Co Galway
Inchagoill Island with its amazing beauty and serenity and early christian monastic settlement, with not one but two churches dating … more
