The precinct of Desert O’Dea consists of the stump of a round tower. It also has a very interesting church ruin dating from the 13th century. Desert O’Dea is a great and historic stop on any tours of Ireland. The church ruin is possibly most notable for its...
Duleek is a small town in County Meath, Ireland. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland. The town began as an early Christian monastic settlement. Saint Patrick established a bishopric here around 450 AD, and placed it in the care of Saint Cianán. When the High...
This is a little-known island off the coast of Connemara. It is an interesting place to visit on any tours of Ireland, and is a true hidden gem. You will need to get a boat from Carna to get to the island though. The island is in fact...
If you are on an extended tour of Ireland you can fly from Galway to the Aran Islands. They are very interesting and a great place to visit. There are many churches, crosses, and gravestones to explore. There are also Dolmens to be seen. A race known as the...
This castle sits on the East side of Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. It is worth visiting on any tours of Ireland as it is a bit of a hidden gem. Ormond Castle was the palace of the Butlers, an important family of the time. They were the Dukes of...
This interesting abbey is found near Ballinasloe. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland. The abbey was founded for Franciscan friars by William O’Kelly in 1400. It was then restored in 1460. The church is cruciform with a central tower and small foreign looking cloisters. Whist the...
This is a village in the West of Ireland. It is well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland and has a number of places to stay. There is plenty to see around Clifden. Such as, which is simply splendid. In fact, Kylemore Pass, leading to the Abbey,...
Monkstown is a nice wee village situated in County Cork. It sits between the villages of Douglas and Ringaskiddy. It is a hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. The name is derived from a colony of Benedictine monks. Monkstown Castle is worth looking at, as it has an...
This castle sits on a spectacular site on the shores of Galway Bay. Dunguaire Castle can be found outside the little village of Kinvara. It is definitely worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, and is said to be one of the most photographed castles in...
This castle sits in the village of Kinsale, which is a great stop on any tours of Ireland. Desmond Castle is located in the middle of the town on Cork Street. It is well worth visiting. It can be referred to as the French Prison, as it was...