Private driven tours of Ireland Tag

28 Mar Castles In Ireland

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Irelands castles were built mostly by the English. Many survive as the country’s most imposing architectural monuments. There are some that must be seen on any tours of Ireland.   The first castles were built at the time of the first attacks by the Anglo-Normans. They rapidly erected fortified strongholds...

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03 Jan Muckross Abbey, County Kerry

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This abbey sits near Killarney, on the east of Muckross Lake. It stands in the middle of Bourne-Vincent Memorial Park. Muckross Abbey is well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland.   The abbey was built some 570 years ago, and is well preserved. Muckross was founded in 1448...

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30 Sep Tipperary Highlights

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If you find yourself in this area on any tours of Ireland here are a few highlights to see.   The first recommendation is the ruins of Nenagh Castle. The castle served as the main seat of the Butler family until 1391. After that they moved to Gowran ,...

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25 Sep Colmonell, South Ayrshire

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This little village is a true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It sits above the River Stinchar about four miles from the estuary at Ballantrae. Check out the two kirks (churches) , and the ruined castles. One of them , Kirkhill , bears a date of...

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17 Sep County Mayo

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This is a general guide to some sights if you find yourself in County Mayo on any tours of Ireland.   Firstly take a look at Achill Island which is now connected by a bridge to the mainland.   Rosserk Abbey is an Franciscan abbey which is worth visiting...

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02 Sep Donegal Castle, County Donegal

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Any tours of Ireland may take you to County Donegal. The town of Donegal has a castle right in the centre of the town that is certainly worth visiting.   The castle that gave the county its name towers above local houses and the River Eske.   Its massive tower...

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29 Aug White Island & Boa Island, County Fermanagh

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These are two islands situated in Lough Erne, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland They are well worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. These two islands are truly hidden gems.   There is an abbey on White Island in whose walls eight small statues are mounted. They were only discovered in this...

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25 Aug Barrow Graves, Slane

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Southeast of Slane there are the three most prominent barrow graves in Ireland. You may not want to miss these on any tours of Ireland.   The most notable is the passage grave of Newgrange. The site is assumed to be roughly 4,500 years old. The hill of round stones...

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01 Aug Lough Gur, County Limerick

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Anyone on a tour of Ireland, who is interested in prehistory, should stop at Lough Gur.   This is a horseshoe shaped lake in the eastern part of Limerick. It is close to the Tipperary border.   Extensive excavations here have uncovered the earliest forms of houses yet discovered in...

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28 Jun Dysert O’Dea, County Clare

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The precinct of Desert O’Dea consists of the stump of a round tower. It also has a very interesting church ruin dating from the 13th century. Desert O’Dea is a great and historic stop on any tours of Ireland.   The church ruin is possibly most notable for its...

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