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Loch Moidart runs into the sea via two channels, north and south, and in the latter a rocky mound projects from a sand spit into the loch, becoming and island at high tide. It supports Castle Tioram, or Tirrim, (‘the dry castle’) but those who wish to see it and its fairly-landscape setting had better […]
This is a promontory to the West of Kinsale. It’s a beautiful place with stunning views. It was here, in sight of land, that the ocean liner “Lusitania”, en route to Liverpool from New York, was torpedoed by a German submarine in 1915. 1198 people were killed as the ship sank very quickly. […]
Castle Island is not the largest on Loch Leven (St Serf’s is) but it is certainly the most famous, a distinction arising out of the island’s connection with Mary Queen of Scots. During the years 1567-8, she was imprisoned here, the unwilling guest of Lady Douglas, and was forced to abdicate in favour of her […]
Usually on the first day of your tour with Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we visit the “Rock of Cashel”. Crowning the plain of Tipperary, St Patricks rock marks one of the most important historical sites in Ireland. Legend has it that during Patricks ten year stay he first used the Shamrock here in demonstrating […]
These distinctive tall slim towers are found at many of Irelands early monastic sites. They are almost entirely an Irish phenomenon. Thought there are a few in Scotland, specifically at Brechin. You will see them on your tours of Ireland and it is good to understand their purpose. Their designs follow very similar […]
Dublin’s Patrick O’Shea called his lawyer and asked, “Is it true they’s suin’ dem der cigarette companies fer causin’ people to git cancer?” “Yes, Patrick, sure is true,” responded the lawyer. “And now someone is suin’ dem fast food restaurants fer makin’ dem fat an’ cloggin’ their arteries with all dem der burgers […]
Ullapool is a large village with pretensions to the status of a small town. Certainly, although having a resident population of just over a thousand, it can claim to be the capital of a very extensive area of the north, there being no larger town within forty miles. There are shops in plenty, banks, hotels, […]
This is a natural basin for rain and has created a lovely oasis in an otherwise desolate area. It is the source of the river Lee and was the location of a monastic centre founded by Finnbarr, the patron saint of Cork. The variety and species of the forest make this national park a unique […]
It always surprises me how late some folks leave planning and booking their trips to Ireland and Scotland. As a small family company, we do not have a massive fleet of cars and drivers. We pride ourselves on an intimate, authentic experience with driver/guides that make for a quality tour. Our Mercedes Vianos are […]
Wexford was founded by the Vikings. It is an interesting stop on your tours of Ireland. It was once an important harbour and has a long history of Irish suffering in times of conflict. It suffered badly at the hands of Cromwell. The silting up of the harbour limited the growth of Wexford and […]