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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Honoring Olympians: Nenagh, Co Tipperary
The town of Nenagh celebrates her Olympic athletes with a trio of statues outside the newly refurbished courthouse. The statues of Matt McGrath (hammer throw), Bob Tisdall (400 meter hurdles), and...
Discovering “The Stones”: Lecarrow, Co Roscommon
The Megalithic structures situated near the village of Lecarrow in South Co. Roscommon are relatively unknown. In the middle of the twentieth century it was thought by some to be just a jumble of...
Finding the Lost Town of Rindoon… the “Camelot of the Shannon”: Lecarrow, Co Roscommon
The deserted Medieval town of Rindoon is situated on a peninsula on the western shore of Lough Ree about nine miles north of Athlone. In 1227 Geoffrey Marisco erected a castle here on behalf of King...
Ballyartella Bridge, Weir, and Castle: Ballyartella, Co Tipperary
Just a stones throw from Hanly Woolen Mills and Shop, this five-arch bridge and tower house remnants provide a picturesque stop along the Slí Eala (Way of the Swan) Riverbank Walk that runs between...
14th Century Carrigaphooca Castle and Stone Circle: Macroom, County Cork
About half way between Cork and Killarney, in a field just a couple of miles outside the town of Macroom, lies the remains of Carrigaphooca Castle. The castle was built as a defensive tower back in...
The Remains of Castlesaunderson: Castlesaunderson Demesne, Co Cavan/Fermanagh
The once grand estate is in the hands of the Cavan County Council and home to the Boy Scouts of Ireland's new €3 million complex. The grounds include a church and cemetery with plots for the...
The Good Samaritan Bog Sculpture: Belmont, Co Offaly
The tiny village of Belmont features a sculpture at its crossroads called The Good Samaritan. It is made from pieces of 1,000 year old bog oak recovered from a Midlands bog and commemorates the...
Fairytale Ceramics with Artist Cara Turner: Castlecove, Co Kerry
We all know Ireland is filled to the brim with magic. However, I know a place where you can see, touch, and buy a bit of magic. It's Cara Turner Ceramics, located in Castlecove. You'll see her...
Haunted by Castle Matrix: Rathkeale, Co Limerick
A local told me Castle Matrix (pronounced Matt-trix) was open again for tours, but once we finally found the place there were no signs of life... and no signs posted (neither announcing the castle...
Dunaghmore High Cross: Dunaghmore, Co Tyrone
Standing at the crossroads at the top of town, this high cross shows several Biblical scenes in its panels. In 2011, a replica was placed in the cemetery behind the cross and gives a nice look at...