Tag: Ireland

  • June 12, 2013
    This seaside town takes its name from the rock islands which lie off the coast: Red Island , now joined…
  • June 10, 2013
    The little village that sits just North of Galway City is famous for its Abbey , which is the only…
  • June 7, 2013
    West of Cork City the bustling market town of Macroom is set in the picturesque Sullane River valley , a…
  • June 5, 2013
    South of Galway City is a picturesque fishing village with breath-taking views of Galway Bay is a hidden gem and…
  • June 4, 2013
    The park encompasses 1000 acres , with spectacular drives , walks and nature trails which are a must see on…
  • May 27, 2013
    This former garrison town still retains some lovely Georgian houses. The rivers Camcor and Little Brosna join here , and…
  • May 26, 2013
    This cairn and passage tomb is over 5000 years old and is regarded as the world’s first solar observatory. It…
  • May 26, 2013
    The town , which served as a vital port for trade with Spain and was walled during Elizabethan times ,…
  • May 21, 2013
    This lovely town edges up the slopes of Slievemartin. It is sited in one of the most sheltered areas of…
  • May 20, 2013
    For over 2000 years this low hill was a place of religious , and later political , importance. Excavations have…