06 Jan The Irish Harp
The symbolic instrument of Ireland is the Harp...
Dublin Tag
05 Jan Kilmainham Gaol , Dublin
Another unusual hidden gem for any Ireland tours. Kilmainham Gaol is in Dublin. It is a famous , or perhaps infamous , prison first opened in 1796. It was an ordinary prison , which also housed political prisoners such as the "United Irishmen" and "Young Irelanders". "Charles Stewart Parnell"...
04 Jan Glasnevin Cemetery
This is an odd topic for a blog...
22 Dec Leinster House , Dublin
Leinster House is a Palladian mansion and worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. Designed by Richard Cassels (1690-1751) in 1745 for James FitzGerald , Earl of Kildare (1722-73) , this mansion stimulated the development of Merrion Square as the center of fashionable society in Dublin. Its...
21 Dec Vikings in Ireland
On any tours of Ireland you will come across many Viking influences and history. Norsemen , largely from Western Norway, who made raids on Ireland from 795 onward. The Vikings founded the first Irish cities , such as Dublin , Limerick , Wexford, and Waterford , after...
13 Dec Leinster
One of the four provinces. You will be sure to see part of it on tours of Ireland , even if you only land in Dublin airport. Though in my opinion Dublin is a must see attraction. The province which covers an area of 7,645 square miles,...
02 Dec Ireland….highlights
If you are starting to plan any Ireland tours you need to begin with areas to be based. These will allow you to visit the must see attractions in each area. At Ireland Luxury Tours we recommend the following : THE WEST - GALWAY AND CONNEMARA...
22 Nov County Wicklow
Ireland is beautiful in general ...
05 Nov Dublin Castle
A really famous castle in Ireland and well worth seeing on Ireland tours. It is situated right in the heart of Dublin. Parts of this imposing castle date from the 13th century when it formed the setting for King John (of England) Dublin Court. The Castle is much changed...
11 Oct IRELAND AND SCOTLAND !!!
Check our great new itinerary for Ireland and Scotland. It can be adjusted to suit individuals. Want to see more castles ???...