The 17th century Palladian mansion designed by Richard Castle for the Powerscourts was gutted by fire in 1974 and only the shell remains. The grounds in which it stands , however , are outstanding. The formal gardens were begun in 1731 but a century later...
The earliest of the building which crown St. Patrick’s Rock is the perfectly preserved Round Tower. Cormac’s Chapel , which was consecrated in 1134 , is next in date. The roofless cathedral which joins the two was erected between 1235 and 1270 , though its...
I arranged a tour of Northern Ireland and Galway & Dublin for a group of 12 people using Ireland Luxury Tours, I cannot speak highly enough of Maurice Dowle and his team who worked closely with me over a 12 month period to ensure that...
May 2013 Thank you so much to Maurice and his crew for a fantastic coastal tour of Ireland for our combination celebration of 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary. It was our first visit but will definitely not be our last. From step one at the airport to...
Hi Mo, Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team for a great holiday experience on our tour of Ireland. Our personalised tour was a mix of stunning countryside, Castle visits, Golf, outstanding accommodation and lots of fun, laughter and coffee with scone...
Built in the 15th century by the O’Flahertys , during the Cromwellian era this was one of the outposts guarding Galway and proved to be among the strongest fortresses in Ireland. The remains include a six storey tower which stands on a rock island. One...
Steeped in history , Drogheda was originally two walled municipalities on either side of the Boyne. It became an important English town in the middle Ages. The squat turret-shaped building on a hill is Mill Mount , the motte of a Norman castle built in...
Now this is a real hidden gem for any tours of Ireland !!! This is a hotel with a great history in a good location with excellent staff and delicious food. The original Cabra Castle , the ruins of which still stand on high ground in "Dun...
Just West of Limerick City , this Shannon side village adjoins the demesne of Glin Castle , seat of the Fitzgeralds , who have lived in Glin for over 700 years. The present castle was built by the 24th Knight in 1785 as a Georgian...
Southeast of Galway City lies the lovely forest park , this was the former home of Lady Augusta Gregory and served as a favourite retreat for many of the leading writers of the 19th and 20th century literary and dramatic revival in Ireland , including...