22 Nov County Wicklow
Ireland is beautiful in general ...
Hidden Gems
18 Nov MacGillycuddy’s Reeks……Real Ireland
The highest mountain range in Ireland is known as MacGillycuddy's Reeks. What a great name !!!! They are to be found in County Kerry in the south west of Ireland. A real hidden gem on Ireland tours. The tallest amongst this range is Carrantuohill , which rises...
17 Nov Donegal
Donegal is actually an Ulster county. It is in the West. Though it is in the " Eurozone " (uses Euros as a currency ) it is actually an Ulster county ( sterling currency ). Ireland can be confusing !!! It is an area which is stunningly beautiful. It...
16 Nov Belfast tours
If you intend to visit Belfast on any tours of Ireland there are a few things which should not be missed. Queens University of Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK if not the world. It is also one of the oldest established...
15 Nov The Shrine at Knock
Many people on tours of Ireland visit Knock. It is a relegious must see attraction. It is in County Mayo and is a potent example of the strength of relegious influence still prevalent in Ireland today. In typically idiosyncratic fashion , this unassuming little village went about...
11 Nov Saint Patrick in Ireland
On any Ireland tours the name of Saint Patrick will be sure to crop up. He is the patron saint of Ireland after all !!! When Saint Patrick first arrived in Ireland , early in the fifth century AD , it is likely that even earlier...
10 Nov Mountains of Mourne
The Mountains of Mourne are in Northern Ireland. They are a brooding range located in County Down on the east coast of Ireland. They sit between the towns of Newcastle and Newry. On the sides of the Mournes is Tollymore Forest Park which is a beautiful estate with...
09 Nov Megalithic Ireland…..pre Egyptian !!!
On any tours of Ireland you will see the vast amount of history in Ireland. Newgrange could be considered as a real hidden gem. The earliest remains of Irish civilisation date from as far back as pre Egyptian times. There are even tenuous parrallels with the Middle...
08 Nov Kells
If you are on tours of Ireland you will hear the name of Kells in various stories. The town of Kells in County Meath , not far from Newgrange , is best known for the "Book of Kells". This book is arguably the finest example of medieval...
05 Nov Dublin Castle
A really famous castle in Ireland and well worth seeing on Ireland tours. It is situated right in the heart of Dublin. Parts of this imposing castle date from the 13th century when it formed the setting for King John (of England) Dublin Court. The Castle is much changed...