Along the beautiful Barrow towpath
Do you have a grá (Irish for love!) for the hidden gems of Ireland? Would you like to enjoy nature, scenic beauty, mystery & history, romantic ruins, cozy stone-built buildings, plus a nice cup of coffee & a bite to eat after a gentle bit of exploring? Then Graiguenamanagh & St. Mullins are for you!
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Kilmacduagh Monastery, County Galway – The Leaning Tower of Kilmacduagh
A very fine example of an Irish Round Tower can be found making up part of Kilmacduagh Monastery near Gort, County Galway. Unlike most other surviving towers, this one has a very noticeable lean, most likely due to it’s shallow foundations.
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Ben Bulben Co. Sligo – facts, video, photos & the Yeats connection
Near the top of my own Irish wishlist is a visit to Ben Bulben, in beautiful Co. Sligo, in Ireland’s northwest. I would just love to...
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Let me help you find things to do in Ireland for the Gathering 2013
2013 is fast approaching, and for any of you that are tuned in to events going on in Ireland, you will already know that next year is expected to be a big one for Irish tourism.
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Irish Tour Operators – A New Place To Advertise Your Tour, Service, Museum, Walking Trail etc
I've been putting the finishing touches on a new website, that advertises tours and destinations around the country, that are of interest to tourists...
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Round Towers – The Medieval, Mysterious Marvels Of Ireland
I remember sitting in classrooms back home in Ireland many years ago and listening to my teachers depicting scenes for my classmates and I, about our ancestors and of the struggles they fought through. One such set of struggles were those of the Christian monks and priests who...
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The Happy Accident: Stumbling Upon History in Southwest Ireland
Few things can produce a panic in me as getting a flat tire… in a rental car… in the middle of nowhere…in a foreign country. But sure enough, that was the predicament in which my husband and I found ourselves on our first trip to my Mother’s homeland of Ireland.
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My Experience With The Dublin Pass – The Pros And Cons
I was back in Dublin last weekend for my brother's stag weekend (Bachelor party), and oh my goodness - what a time we had! Eighteen of us made the trip, and it's definitely one I won't forget. The last time I was in Dublin I was with my wife and 2 young kids, and we decided to sample the Dublin attractions...
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12 Great Money Saving Tips For Your Trip To Ireland
A little bit of research can save you a lot of money when you visit a foreign country. In this post, I try to do my best to help you cut costs, by giving you some tips on where you can save some money.
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You Are Now Entering Free Derry – Northern Ireland’s Wall Murals
The Northern Irish Wall Murals serve as a daily reminder of what life was like during "The Troubles". Here we explore what they represent and how many of them came to don the walls of Northern Irish homes.
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The Shandon Tower – Cork City’s famous Four Faced Liar
Shandon Tower in Cork City is without doubt one of the city's most spectacular buildings. Built in the 1700's it is still an imposing figure on the Cork City skyline today.
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Images of Stained Glass Windows at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin is one of the city's top tourist attractions. The fact that the church is almost one thousand years old is in itself enough to draw many visitors, but the beauty of the building and all it encompasses are what will have people coming back again and again.
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