This is a village near Glenties in Ireland. An area with a few hidden gems for sure. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland for the following reasons. Firstly, the scenery is outstanding as the village sits in a valley at the mouth of the...
This is a beautiful town on the North Coast of Ireland. If you find yourself on the coast during tours of Ireland, be sure to make a stop. It’s a great stop for “refreshments” but there is also plenty to see. The views are spectacular right over to...
This is near the town of Castlebar. It is interesting and well worth looking at on any tours of Ireland. Castlebar is situated on the Castlebar River connecting Lough Cullin with Castlebar Lough. It is a great place for fishing. Ballintober Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal, the...
This is truly a monastic site that has to be seen on any tours of Ireland. It is an island on Lough Erne, near Enniskillen, in the North of Ireland. The island is accessible by boat only. The monastery was founded by Saint Molaise in the 6th century. There...
This is one of the largest of the islands off the West of Ireland. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge across Achill Sound. It is definitely worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. The island is renowned for its magnificent cliffs. There are three mountains on...
Worth a visit on any tours of Ireland taking you through Killarney. This is a deep-set tarn, 2200 feet above sea level. It is around a quarter of a mile long and set deep down in a dark gorge. To many the water looks eerily black. The water...