Author: podium

  • August 20, 2013
    What is left of Dromana House is dramatically sited on a rocky escarpment overlooking the Blackwater estuary. It was built…
  • August 16, 2013
    Home to the Strawberry Fair every July. The County Museum is housed in the Norman castle overlooking the River Slaney.…
  • August 15, 2013
    This is one of Ireland’s most important monastic and historical sites. Founded in AD 548 by St. Ciaran , it…
  • August 14, 2013
    Ireland's 4th largest city began as a 10th century Viking settlement on an island in the River Shannon , from…
  • August 13, 2013
    Scenic Killaloe is at The Southern tip of Lough Derg , the largest of the Shannon lakes. It's most fascinating…
  • August 12, 2013
    Dunguaire , on the shores of Galway Bay , bridges thirteen centuries of Irish history from the early Christian period…
  • August 8, 2013
    A monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century flourished around the valley’s two lakes for over 600…
  • August 7, 2013
    A bustling market town set in the picturesque Sullane River valley and is a must see on your tours of…
  • August 6, 2013
    Situated on the River Maigue , Adare is regarded as one of Ireland’s prettiest villages. The picturesque thatched cottages ,…
  • August 5, 2013
    From the Middle Ages to the 17th century the town was the seat of the O’Donnells , Princes of Tir…