The Mountains of Mourne are in Northern Ireland. They are a brooding range located in County Down on the east coast of Ireland. They sit between the towns of Newcastle and Newry. On the sides of the Mournes is Tollymore Forest Park which is a beautiful estate with...
On any tours of Ireland you will see the vast amount of history in Ireland. Newgrange could be considered as a real hidden gem. The earliest remains of Irish civilisation date from as far back as pre Egyptian times. There are even tenuous parrallels with the Middle...
If you are on tours of Ireland you will hear the name of Kells in various stories. The town of Kells in County Meath , not far from Newgrange , is best known for the "Book of Kells". This book is arguably the finest example of medieval...
A really famous castle in Ireland and well worth seeing on Ireland tours. It is situated right in the heart of Dublin. Parts of this imposing castle date from the 13th century when it formed the setting for King John (of England) Dublin Court. The Castle is much changed...
TRULY A MUST SEE HIDDEN GEM !!!!! One of the best castle ruins in Ireland is Dunluce Castle , which broods over the cliffs of the Antrim coastline near Portrush and the Giants Causeway. This romantic structure saw turbulent times following its completion around 1300. It was from here...
There are numerous significant medieval religious locations in Ireland. You will come across them regularly on Ireland tours. However one of the most beautiful is at Glendalough in the hills of County Wicklow. This location is a really special place. It is peaceful , romantic , and...
Concerts in Belfast include : The quirky LADY GAGA at the Odyssey Arena on the first and second of November. There is also an appearance by THE SAW DOCTORS on the 5th November at The Mandela Hall , Queens University. Belfasts entertainment continues with the LADY BOYS OF...
The area broadly known as the Midlands of Ireland encompasses the former Ulster counties of Cavan and Monaghan, plus Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Laois (the latter pronounced 'leash'). The northern part of this region is also known as Ireland's Lakeland, and is dotted with many...
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Bantry Bay is a delight to visit on Ireland tours. The slopes of Bantry Bay provide sites for a number of expensive houses built by well-heeled recent immigrants from Germany , the Netherlands , and other parts of Europe. There is also Bantry House which is a...