Ireland’s Unique, Off-Beat, & Often-Missed Sites
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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 takes visitors to the remnants of a fort he used to control the Shannon River...
Relics of the True Cross: Holy Cross, Co Tipperary
This 800-year old monastary was named after a relic of the True Cross, first brought here in 1233 with additional relics were added in the 1970s) It then became a place of medieval pilgrimage;...
Prayer Garden & Healing Priests: Kilcommon, Co Tipperary
In the village of Kilcommon, take in this beautiful, serene prayer garden. In spite of being a pilgrimage destination for many, there is nothing touristy about this spot. There are plenty of places...
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 in one of Ireland's "Most Romantic" gardens. Official site: www.mountushergardens.ie...
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Home: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama's Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. The site of the Kearney home is located on the main street in town and a plaque commemorating Obama appears...
Barack Obama Ancestral Cemetery: Cullenwaine, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama's Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. It is believed the Kearney’s would have been buried in Cullenwaine Cemetery, but no visible headstones remain....
Barack Obama Ancestral School House: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama's Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. This 1800s School House on the main street in Moneygall likely served as a school for the Kearney children and...
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Church: Templeharry, Co Offaly
It is likely that Barack Obama's Kearney ancestors worshiped at the Church of Ireland at Templeharry in the 1800s. Official Site: www.moneygall.com Irish Fireside: The Story of Barack Obama's Roots...
Birthplace of Irish Coffee and Home to Flying Boats: Foynes, Co Limerick
As the site of the original commercial transatlantic airport, Foynes welcomed the first wave of airline travelers who traveled in planes designed to use the Shannon Estuary as their runway... called...
Wax-Encased Relics of Saint Victoria: Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
Built between 1843 and 1857 amidst the Great Famine, St Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny houses a number of notable statues, mosaics, and the relics of Saints Clement, Cosmos, and Damien. The Sacred...
