Ireland’s Unique, Off-Beat, & Often-Missed Sites
The nearby dolmen holds our attention, as does the local music session.
We can’t resist haunted pubs, beloved movie locations, and shops run by colorful locals.
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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 Kilmore Quay, County Wexford. The islands are well known to birdwatchers, and are...
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 Manor House currently has only the lower floors of the...
Discover Why There’s a Rooster, a Mouse, and a Fly on St Mochua’s Desk: Timahoe, Co Loais
In the shadow of the round tower in Timahoe, a peculiar piece of artwork has been erected. With no explanation, the average visitor is left wondering why a carved book rests on a column with a...
Aghade Bullaun Stone: Tullow, Co. Carlow.
Located south of Tullow on the grounds of All Saint Church of Ireland, this site shows us an example of a bullaun stone. These stones feature a cup-shaped hollow that are associated with religion...
Craddockstown West Standing Stone: Co Kildare
This standing stone across the road from Punchestown racecourse is definitely worth a visit. The stone is dotted with bits of quartz and the grain of the stone played tricks on my mind as I kept...
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 of the most accessible spots to take in the beauty of the glen....
Stooagh Ring Fort: Co. Laois.
This rather impressive rath (ring fort) is located in a bend in the road in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and could be easy to miss. Fortunately, the site is signposted. The Standing Stone: Stooagh,...
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 early morning light and mists made this place lonelier and more mystical than I had expected. It...
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 a side trip to visit. I greatly enjoyed exploring this ruin and the surrounding...
Dysert O’Dea Castle and High Cross: Corofin, Co Clare
Dysert O'Dea is a simple tower castle hidden away in the rolling hills of County Clare, and worth a search. The keep itself is open for touring, and the story of the family is there for enjoyment....
