In July 1588 the Spanish Armada set sail from La Coruna. It was a fleet of 65 galleons , 25 ships with stores , and 30 smaller vessells. There were 30,000 men aboard the ships !!! There plan was to sail to Flanders and from there support...
Dysert O'Dea is the site of the ancient monastic foundations of St Tola and the scene of an important battle in 1318 when the O'Briens defeated the De Clares of Bunratty, thus preventing the Anglo-Norman takeover of Clare. Another hidden gem worth a visit on any Ireland tours. At...
The West bank of Lough Derg is a seam of beautiful countryside set between mountains and the great expense of the lake. It forms the country's Eastern boundary and , isolated by the heights of the Slieve Bernagh and the Slieve Aughty mountains , has...
Scattery Island lies about a mile offshore from Kilrush in the exposed Shannon estuary , County Clare. Its a bit of a hidden gem on any Ireland tours. It was last inhabited in the late 1970 s and the tiny quay is dotted with overgrown derelict...
On Ireland tours ? Want to see a hidden gem ? Then visit Caherconnell Stone Fort , Carron , Kilfenora , County Clare. Caherconnell Stone Fort , home of the Davoren family , was built about 1500 years ago. During a visit to Caherconnell you experience through audiovisual and...
On any tours of Ireland the Burren is a place full of wonder , beauty , and discovery. Aillwee Cave lets you explore the dramatic underworld of this area. Stroll through the beautiful caverns , over bridged chasms , under weird formations , and alongside the thunderous...
The famous Irish King is celebrated at the Brian Boru Heritage Centre , Killaloe , County Clare. Its worth considering a visit if you want to understand who Brian Boru was. A nice option on tours of Ireland. The lake town of Killaloe is picturesquely sited...
A great option for all you wildlife lovers on Ireland tours. Two-hour boat trips depart from the Kilrush Creek Marina to see Ireland's only resident group of Bottlenose Dolphins. Facilities on board include a large viewing platform , shop , and even a bar. The boat is also...
If you are on tours of Ireland then this is an interactive experience that you might enjoy. It maps many changes , which the Celts brought to daily life in Ireland during the Pre-historic and Early Christian eras. Features include a RING FORT , CRANNOG which is...
Knappogue Castle is Quin , County Clare ...