- August 7, 2017This sleepy market town has a distinctly old-fashioned air. In the 15th century, it was a strategic site commanding access…
- August 1, 2017Despite its location close to the old walled city, this part of Dublin remained virtually undeveloped until the founding of…
- July 29, 2017The rivers have carved deep valleys through the Antrim Mountains to the sea. Celebrated in song and verse, the Glens…
- July 25, 2017Lying on the banks of the Little Arrigle just south of Thomastown, Jerpoint Abbey ranks among the finest Cistercian ruins…
- July 23, 2017The ruins of Fore Abbey lie in glorious rolling countryside about 8km east of Tullynally Castle. St Fechin established a…
- July 19, 2017Clare Island, set in Clew Bay, is dominated by two hills, and a square 15th century castle commands the headland…
- July 7, 2017The turbulent Tory Sound separates this windswept island from the north-western corner of mainland Donegal. Given that rough weather can…
- July 3, 2017Founded in 1169 by the Benedictines, Holy Cross was supposedly endowed with a splinter from the True Cross, hence its…
- June 28, 2017People go to Lough Arrow to sail and fish for the local trout, and also simply to enjoy the glorious…
- June 20, 2017Bantry Bay encompasses the resorts of Bantry and Glengarriff. It is also a springboard for trips to Mizen Head and…