In the extreme South of Leinster , on the Hook Peninsula , the Norman family of Redmond built a great mansion in the early 14th century. The house and surrounding lands were confiscated by the Cromwellians and given to the Loftus family in 1666 ,...
We have decided to do a live blog on one of our Ireland tours as it happens...
The picturesque fishing village of Kilmore is situated on the Southern coast of Wexford and is a must see on your Ireland tours. It takes its name from the Christian tradition , in Irish An Chill Mhor (‘the large church-cell’) , and is home to...
We have decided to do a live blog on one of our Ireland tours as it happens...
This long mountain range which forms the border between two countries is known from its appearance as na Staighri Dubha (‘the Black Stairs’) and its scenery is a must see on your Ireland tours. Notwithstanding this name , it is an area of great natural...
We have a great variety of Belfast tours available. Such as our tour of the Ards Peninsula and the Mountains of Mourne. Set off from your hotel in Belfast and drive along the Ards Peninsula visiting Mount Stewart Gardens and taking the ferry from Portaferry to...
Just last week we arranged a golf tour in Northern Ireland for some clients. Though we cover all of Ireland the North seems to be popular this year due to the success of so many golfers from such a small area. They will get to play...
In Christchurch Cathedral lies the tomb of a former King of Leinster, a hidden gem that dates back to the 12th century and is a must see on your Ireland tours. When the disposed King of Leinster , Diarmaid Mac Murchadha , went to Britain to...
The effigies in St. Canice’s Cathedral are a must see on your tours of Ireland and tell the story of two how, by the 15th Century , two families descended from the Norman invaders had come to dominate most of Irish life. These were the...
While on a tour last week I had the pleasure of visiting some great areas of this beautiful island. We had local food in little pubs and enjoyed the traditional music. In fact on Sunday night in the Harbour Bar , Newcastle , County Down a lot...