- June 23, 2017The 13th century Anglo-Norman Roscrea Castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers. In the courtyard…
- April 20, 2017This large ruin of a friary shares much with its neighbour, Rosserk. Both compete for the title of largest and…
- April 8, 2017For 1500 years’ pilgrims have been beating a path to this remote stretch of water set in a barren landscape.…
- March 21, 2017Florence Court is one of the most important neo-classical 18th century houses in the country. It was named after Florence…
- March 16, 2017Cahir Castle is on an island commanding the Suir bridge, the largest of its period in Ireland, was built in…
- March 10, 2017Castle Coole is an imposing mansion built in 1790-98 for the Earl of Belmore by James Wyatt. The portraits of…
- March 4, 2017The cathedral was built in 1790-1827, but it retains some portions of the older building, notably part of the east…
- February 15, 2017Beautifully situated on the River Lee, Cork City is after Dublin and Belfast, the 3rd city of Ireland with long…
- January 30, 2017The castle was probably built in 1176 by Maurice Fitzgerald, a companion of Strongbow. It remained a Fitzgerald stronghold until…
- January 24, 2017An ancient coach road, leading due west from the cathedral hill, crosses the Callan by a charming old bridge, beyond…