Wexford was founded by the Vikings as a base for raids , a flourishing port grew up here and it was the first town to be captured by the Anglo-Normans in 1169. In 1649 Cromwell slaughtered its residents , breaking its terms of surrender ,...
If you are in County Kerry on any tours of Ireland then the Gap of Dunloe is a must see attraction. "MacGillicuddy’s Reeks" , Co. Kerry is not far from Killarney , and this famous and spectacular 4 mile gap through the Reeks leads to the...
Just off the Kerry coast lies a group of three rocky islands. Great Skellig , or Sceilg Mhichil , the largest of them , has a 500ft climb up a 1000 year old stone stairway , a test of stamina that brings visitors to one...
Blessington is a hidden gem on any Ireland tours. It can be found just Southwest of Dublin city. Stop off for a cup of coffee at least ! This one-street village is adjacent to the Blessington lakes , or Poulaphouca reservoir , one of the main...
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...