The Remnants of the “Seven Castles” of Clonmines: Co Wexford
The amazing ruins along Bannow Bay offer fantastic views. However, history has lost which structures were among the “Seven Castles … more
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
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
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 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 Lucky Ducks of St Stephen’s Green: Dublin
Today’s residents of St Stephen’s Green
While St Stephen’s Green is popular with locals and visitors needing a break from … 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
Three Reasons to Visit the Irish National Stud: Kildare, Co Kildare
Just 30 miles from Dublin, the Irish National Stud is a perfect place to explore just after arriving in Ireland … 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
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
Barryscourt Castle, County Cork
Barryscourt Castle is a wonderfully restored tower house, occupying a ancient site. The 16th century castle was home to … more
Cole Monument: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Cole’s Monument stands high on Fort hill within Forthill Park & can be seen from anywhere in the town below.… 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
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
Killeigh Holy Well and Rag Tree: Killeigh, Co Offaly
Among the “seven blessed wells of Killeigh, this dry stone wall channels water from a natural spring. Water from this … more
The Saltee Islands – An Unrivalled Bird Sanctuary in Ireland’s Sunny Southeast
The Saltee Islands is comprised of a pair of privately owned, ancient islands, lying 3 miles off the coast of … more
Portumna Castle and Kitchen Garden: Portumna, County Galway
The Castle which was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1826 is currently undergoing extensive internal restoration. This semi fortified … more
