If you are on tours of Ireland then treat yourself to one of our traditional Aran sweaters !! The intricate stitches were originally designed on the Aran Islands , where fishermen’s wives knitted the spun fleece with goose quills. The stitches were passed from mother to daughter...
The Mullet Peninsula is a hidden gem in County Mayo if you are on any tours of Ireland in that area. It is 40 miles West of Ballina and Belmullet marks the entrance to this empty but scenic peninsula. Here only the birds shatter the peace on...
Dysert O'Dea is in County Clare and is worth a visit on any Ireland tours to see the monastery and castle sites. It is a bit of a hidden gem. We had not visited for a while and a recent trip around Ireland brought us there...
If you are on tours of Ireland why not buy yourself a real piece of Irish history...
This spacious Georgian town , with a long , straggling main street lined with neat houses and shops , marks the Westward limits of the Pale , the region centred on Dublin that was under direct English rule , and which gave us the expression...
What a great name for this hidden gem ! Its worth a visit on any tours of Ireland and especially if you like maritime history...
Well we had Austen look after a very special client last week...
In the 6th century St Comghan founded a monastery here , which became not only a place of prayer but also a noted centre of culture and learning. The monastery was razed in the 11th century and the present ruins date from the 12th century....
On the Western shores of Mucko Lake is the market town that takes its name from Sir Edward Blayney , who received a grant of land from James I in 1611 and started to build the town. Almost two centuries later , the 11th Lord...
Day five of our tour saw us waken up at the magnificent Skellig Hotel in Dingle. Our clients enjoyed an early morning swim in the pool then a hearty breakfast. Today we took the Slea Head drive and enjoyed some of the best scenery that you will...