Postcard Perfect View of Clifden: Co Galway
Ever wondered where the calendar and postcard photos of Clifden were taken from? Heading out of town and 3/4 mile … more
Mussenden Temple, Memorial to an Irish Scandal: Castlerock, Co. Londonderry
What do you get when you mix together a middle-aged, wildly eccentric Bishop Earl, a touch of Italy, immense wealth … more
The Ruins of Kells Priory: Kells, Co Killkenny
Kells Priory is tucked away in the countryside. Visitors climb up a small hill to see an acre or so … more
The Dark Hedges: Stranocum, Co. Antrim
The Dark Hedges is a fantastic avenue of beech trees that looks like an impressionist painting by Van Gogh. Well … more
Clifden Castle: County Galway
Clifden was founded in 1812 by John Darcy who’s family owned a huge estate covering a large part west Galway. … more
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
Read the Ogham Stone: Aghadoe, Co Kerry
Distracted by the magnificent view of the lakes and mountains near Killarney, most visitors march passed the stone embedded into … more
Heywood Gardens: Ballinakill, Co Laois
The terraced gardens lead to a wonderful nature walk along the river on one side and a lime tree walk … 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
St Brendan’s Well: Valentia Island, Co Kerry
This holy well sits at the western edge of Valentia Island and is dedicated to St Brendan the Navigator. It … more
Athassel Priory Ruins: Golden, Co Tipperary
Once the largest medieval priory in Ireland, Athassel offers a maze of old buildings you can freely explore. The site … 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
Highest Sea Cliffs in Europe: Achill Island, Co Mayo
Depending on how you define sea cliffs, Achill Island’s Croaghaun Mountain could hold the title of the highest in Europe. … 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
Ancient Tomb: Rear Cross, Co Tipperary
Located just outside the village of Rear Cross on the road between Limerick and Thurles, this 4,000-year-old neolithic structure is … more
