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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Irish Gothic Rosserk Friary, County Mayo
Built in the late Irish Gothic style, Rosserk Friary was founded in 1460 by a member of the Joyce family. This community was created for Third Order Franciscans... married men and women who chose to...
Cahir Castle – One of Ireland’s best preserved and often missed castles, County Tipperary
The fastest route from Dublin to Cork follows the M7 & M8 through County Tipperary. And while many travelers make the stop at the castle-topped outcropping of stone in Cashel, very few make the...
Tobernalt Holy Well, County Sligo
While on a beautiful country drive in County Sligo, we came upon an amazing spiritual and peaceful place known as Tobernalt Holy Well. More Info: http://www.holywellsligo.com/about.html [gallery...
A Night in Knappogue Castle, County Clare
Though the beautiful grounds and gardens are still accessible to visitors you can now only enter Knappogue Castle in two ways: at the nightly Medieval Banquet which takes place April - October,...
Crossing the Bridge and the IRA Monument: Killaloe, Co Clare
Today, the historic arched bridge that crosses the Shannon River to connect the villages of Ballina in Co Tipperary and Killaloe in Co Clare adds to the charm of the area. However, in 1920 four...
The Knights Templar in Templetown, Co Wexford
The lands along the western shore of Wexford were granted to the Knights Templars in 1172 by King Henry II. They set up Templetown as their headquarters. Visitors can wander around the tower and...
The Falconry at Mount Falcon: County Mayo
Mount Falcon Estate has long been known as a getaway for fishermen as the River Moy, which flows through the estate, is Ire;land's most prolific...
Walk Through History at Enniskillen Castle: Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
One of the six counties of Northern Ireland, Fermanagh is often referred to as 'The Lakelands' as nearly 1/3 of the county consists of Upper and Lower Lough...
Meeting the Puffins on Skellig Michael: Co Kerry
http://youtu.be/4Nb0lFoKhas A trip to Skellig Michael sometimes includes a rough sea crossing, but a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site proves to be one of the most unforgettable experiences in...
Ross Errilly Friary Ruins: Co Galway
Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway - photo by Corey Taratuta Hidden among the inland fields of County Galway, Ross Errilly Friary presents a maze of historic buildings and chambers. The site is...
