In July 1588 the Spanish Armada set sail from La Coruna. It was a fleet of 65 galleons , 25 ships with stores , and 30 smaller vessells. There were 30,000 men aboard the ships !!! There plan was to sail to Flanders and from there support...
The Comeragh Mountains sit at 800 metres high and should be seen on any Ireland tours. They are another example of the varied landscape in Ireland. In the mountains there are several remote places which are said to have served as hideouts for a famous outlaw...
This is a cone shaped mountain in County Wicklow which is well worth seeing on any Ireland tours. It is without doubt a hidden gem. It is 504 metres tall and easily climbed to about three quaters of the way up. The last part is a...
At the mouth of Clew Bay and facing the Atlantic Ocean is the mountainous Clare Island ...
Four married guys go golfing.While playing the 4th hole, the following conversation took place:1st Guy: "You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out golfing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I will paint every room...
TUES 13TH – ARRIVE IN DUBLIN AND MEET DRIVER/GUIDE. TRANSFER TO SOUTH WEST VIA CORK AND STAY IN KENMARE http://www.sheenfallslodge.ie/ (RECOMMENDED) OR http://www.lansdownearms.com/ WED 14TH – TOUR OF RING OF KERRY OR RING OF BEARA (RECOMMENDED) THURS 15TH – TOUR OF DINGLE PENINSULA FRI 16TH – TRANSFER TO...
The picturesque market town of Tullow has a rich history and is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. Its a bit of a hidden gem !! It was once the setting for a Butler castle which commanded the river crossing , and the garrison...
You could hear this one on your tours of Ireland !! A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Romewith her husband.. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded:" Rome ? Why would anyone want to go there?...
A man got on the bus with both of his front trouser pockets full of golf balls and sat down next to a beautiful blonde. The puzzled blonde kept looking at him and his bulging pockets.Finally, after many glances from her, he said, "It's golf...
The seaside towns mark the ends of the Glens of Antrim and are a picturesque sight and are a must see on your Ireland tours. The grave of the Celtic poet Ossian is just above Cushendall. There are nine glens in all, curving down to the...