The picturesque market town of Tullow has a rich history and is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. Its a bit of a hidden gem !! It was once the setting for a Butler castle which commanded the river crossing , and the garrison...
A man got on the bus with both of his front trouser pockets full of golf balls and sat down next to a beautiful blonde. The puzzled blonde kept looking at him and his bulging pockets.Finally, after many glances from her, he said, "It's golf...
The seaside towns mark the ends of the Glens of Antrim and are a picturesque sight and are a must see on your Ireland tours. The grave of the Celtic poet Ossian is just above Cushendall. There are nine glens in all, curving down to the...
The impressive ruins of Trim Castle stand alongside the banks of the Boyne and are must see attraction on your Ireland tours. The Castle was built By Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter in the 12th century and it is the largest Anglo-Saxon castle in...
Glencar Lake is in County Sligo and well worth a wee look on any tours of Ireland. There is a lake and beautiful waterfalls and you will not be disappointed at these hidden gems. A side turning off the Sligo/Manorhamilton road runs along the north shore of...
Kinvara is a beautiful fishing village with decent little pubs , restaurants and cafes. If you are travelling from Galway to the Burren or the Cliffs of Moher it is worth a stop on any Ireland tours. It is a hidden gem and easily accessible. There is...
Letterfrack is a quaint village in Connemara which has little shops full of local produce. There is also a glass bottom boat trip available which is fantastic. This is an unusual option for tours of Ireland but certainly worth doing !! There are good beaches nearby at...
Ballymote is small town on a flat agricultural plain which you may pass through on tours of Ireland. From Ballymote you can see the hills of Keshcorran rising abruptly from the plain about 8km/5miles away. On the west side of these hills at Kesh are the entrances...
If you drive from Galway to Enniskillen on tours of Ireland it is possible to drive through Sligo and around Benbulbin. Believe me it is well worth it ! In our opinion it is not a hidden gem but more of a must see attraction...
If you are coming for any tours of Ireland then remember that currency in the North is different from the South. In the South ( Dublin , Cork , Galway , etc ) the currency is Euro , while in the North the currency is Pounds...