Cave Hill rises to almost 370 metres above sea level. The slopes of Cave Hill were originally used as farmland but, from the 1880s, a major planting exercise was undertaken, producing the now familiar deciduous and coniferous woodland landscape. There are three large caves. The lowest is...
This is one of the most celebrated scenic sites in Ireland and lies immediately outside the town. Well worth seeing on any Ireland tours. The three Lakes of Killarney lie within the 11,000 acre national park of the same name. In the cntre stands Muckross House...
Ireland is magical and is possessed of yet another unique geological formation. That is the moon like "Burren"...
I received an email today and thought that some of the comments deserved to be on the blog. A full testimonial will follow. "Hello Maurice, We thoroughly enjoyed Edinburgh. The hotel was just right and in a great location for all that we wanted to do – I...
Check our great new itinerary for Ireland and Scotland. It can be adjusted to suit individuals. Want to see more castles ???...
The Irish have always had a close relationship with drink. Public houses or bars began as illicit drink shops or shebeens where people met to exchange news and drink poitin, a raw fiery spirit whose history is traced in John McGuffin's entertaining book In Praise...
Parliament building of Northern Ireland...
George Best was a soccer player of world reknown. Born in Belfast on 22 May 1946. Best was a precious talent who joined Manchester United at the age of fifteen. He became one of the first soccer superstars of his generation. Best was a key member of the Manchester...
There are some great deals available for tours in October and November. Why not stay at a castle for only half the summer price and cosy up around a great big open fire with a pint of Guinnes or a hot Irish whiskey. Or even an...
A great example of the close relationship Ireland has with Scotland. Iona is a Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides and Columba founded a monastery here in 563. Iona kept Irish Annals up to 740 , and many believe the Book of Kells was written there. When you...