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 ...
Try and see these on tours of Ireland if only for the sheer age of the things. Dolmens are Stone Age megalithic tombs. They consist of between three and seven uprights carrying a capstone weighing up to one hundred tons. A good example is at Browneshill , County...
Crannogs are man-made , usually circular , lake islands. They consist of piles of stones as a foundation, covered by brushwood and earth, and with palisades enclosing one or more houses. Modern examples at Craggaunowen (County Clare) and the National heritage Park at Ferrycarrig (County Wexford) show...