This is a fine baronial mansion erected in 1564 by the twentieth Lord of Howth. It is worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. The great feature of the castle is the Armorial Hall. It has many antiquities and relics on display. There are many fine paintings also. It is...
This is one of the great gardens of Ireland in Ashford, County Wicklow. It is noted for trees and shrubs from all parts of the world. The garden is a true hidden gem, and not many tourists are aware of it. It is well worth visiting on any...
These gardens are on the peninsular of Howth which forms the extremity of the north-east boundary of Dublin. It’s an easy day trip on any tours of Ireland. Howth is prominent in Celtic history and has been inhabited from the earliest times. At a period approximate to the...
The village of Saddell is on the rocky East coast of the long promontory of Kintyre. It is interesting to see on tours of Scotland because of the ruins of Saddell Abbey. This abbey was founded in 1160 by Somerled, Lord of the Isles. It was finished by...