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Within sight of Down Cathedral and the Mound of Down in Downpatrick stands "Inch Abbey" on a low mound beside the River Quoile. It is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. It was once surrounded by marsh on three sides , and the present...

Just a short drive off the road through the tiny village of Moone takes you to a slender , granite , 9th - century High Cross reaching 17ft high. It is a real hidden gem and is worth a stop on your Ireland tours. The cross...

Durrow is in County Offaly and a hidden gem on any Ireland tours. It was founded as a Monastery by St Colum Cille , most likely between 585 and 589 ! In his time it was administrated as part of the family of Iona and headed by...

Glendalough is a real hidden gem and is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. I have been there several times and the whole area is stunning. Glendalough is an important early Irish monastery in County Wicklow famed for its picturesque setting in the 'Valley...