The mighty stronghold of Carrickfergus castle is on the shores of Belfast Lough and easily accessible on Belfast tours !! It was once the centre of Anglo-Norman power in Ulster and is a remarkably complete and well-preserved early medieval castle that has survived intact despite 750...
Dublin Castle is located in the very heart of historic Dublin and should not be missed on any Ireland tours. It is just too iconic !! The Castle stands on the high ridge , the highest ground in the locality , at the junction of the...
At Ireland Luxury Tours we have had the pleasure of looking after Sir Ian Botham , Lord Digby Jones , Monty Halls , Dr Vince Cable and top U.S.A lawyer Scott Ferrell...
The Great Famine in Ireland began as a natural catastrophe of extraordinary magnitude and the history is a must for anyone taking tours of Ireland. But its effects were severely worsened by the actions and inactions of the Whig government which was headed by Lord John...
Belleek Pottery has operated for more than 150 years as Northern Ireland's leading manufacturer of porcelain giftware. It is worth visiting on any Ireland tours to bring a quality memento from your trip. The company has achieved an international reputation for the high quality of its...
La Girona was a galleon of the 1588 Spanish Armada which foundered and sank off Lacada Point , County Antrim, Northern Ireland , on the night of 26 October 1588 after making its way eastward along the Irish coast. The wreck is noteworthy for the loss...
Enjoy the rugged landscape of this isolated island , you can let your mind wander and discover a tranquility and beauty that is so unexpected. The ferry from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island travels just six miles across the "Sea of Moyle". If you are on Ireland...
Malahide Castle is one of the oldest and most historic castles in Ireland and well worth a visit if you find yourself around Dublin on any Ireland tours. Malahide itself is a little town which is quaint and beautiful with some great restaurants and the...
Limerick may not be on the itineraries of many Ireland tours but the castle in the city is interesting and a hidden gem worth looking at. St Johns Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended many time in the following centuries. The...
The archaeological collection at Dublin museum is the primary repository of ancient Irish artefacts and an indispensable source for researchers into the development of Irish civilization from prehistoric times until the end of the Middle Ages and beyond. If you find yourself in Dublin on Ireland tours check out...