Ireland's most celebrated natural landmark is without doubt the Giant's Causeway, situated on the North Antrim coast in Ulster. Not to be missed on any Ireland tours. Truly the stuff of which legends are made, this unique geological feature was named so because the ancient Irish...
The drive towards the town of Limavady passes through attractive scenery. The town has one of the best claims to fame in all of Ireland. It was the home of Jane Ross who lived at 51 Main Street. In 1851 she had the presence of mind to jot down...
One of the most important houses in Ulster. Worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. It was built in the mid - eighteenth century by John Cole, father of the first Earl of Enniskillen. It is particularly noted for its rococo plasterwork by Robert West of Dublin. The...
At Ireland Luxury Tours we always get asked about the local Bed and Breakfast accomodation. People seem to think that this is where you meet the locals. That is not so. In fact you have very little chance of meeting real locals beyond the owners of the...
This is one of the most celebrated scenic sites in Ireland and lies immediately outside the town. Well worth seeing on any Ireland tours. The three Lakes of Killarney lie within the 11,000 acre national park of the same name. In the cntre stands Muckross House...
Ireland is magical and is possessed of yet another unique geological formation. That is the moon like "Burren"...
I received an email today and thought that some of the comments deserved to be on the blog. A full testimonial will follow. "Hello Maurice, We thoroughly enjoyed Edinburgh. The hotel was just right and in a great location for all that we wanted to do – I...
Check our great new itinerary for Ireland and Scotland. It can be adjusted to suit individuals. Want to see more castles ???...
The Irish have always had a close relationship with drink. Public houses or bars began as illicit drink shops or shebeens where people met to exchange news and drink poitin, a raw fiery spirit whose history is traced in John McGuffin's entertaining book In Praise...
There are some great deals available for tours in October and November. Why not stay at a castle for only half the summer price and cosy up around a great big open fire with a pint of Guinnes or a hot Irish whiskey. Or even an...