This castle sits on a spectacular site on the shores of Galway Bay. Dunguaire Castle can be found outside the little village of Kinvara. It is definitely worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, and is said to be one of the most photographed castles in...
This castle sits in the village of Kinsale, which is a great stop on any tours of Ireland. Desmond Castle is located in the middle of the town on Cork Street. It is well worth visiting. It can be referred to as the French Prison, as it was...
The world famous Lakes of Killarney are in County Kerry, Ireland. In my opinion they are a must see on any tours of Ireland. The scenery is simply stunning with many vantage points to view incredible vistas. There are three lakes to see. They are the Upper Lake, the...
Carlow is a town in Ireland. There are a few interesting things to see there on any tours of Ireland. Carlow was an important stronghold of the Anglo-Normans. The remains of the castle that was built then are worth seeing. There is only the west wall and its two...
This is worth a stop on any tours of Ireland that take you near Wexford. Johnston Castle does not qualify for most commonly accepted definitions as a castle. It is in fact a 19th century Gothic mansion. But as it does incorporate the remains of an old castle...
This is a beautiful town on the North Coast of Ireland. If you find yourself on the coast during tours of Ireland, be sure to make a stop. It’s a great stop for “refreshments” but there is also plenty to see. The views are spectacular right over to...
This is near the town of Castlebar. It is interesting and well worth looking at on any tours of Ireland. Castlebar is situated on the Castlebar River connecting Lough Cullin with Castlebar Lough. It is a great place for fishing. Ballintober Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal, the...
This is truly a monastic site that has to be seen on any tours of Ireland. It is an island on Lough Erne, near Enniskillen, in the North of Ireland. The island is accessible by boat only. The monastery was founded by Saint Molaise in the 6th century. There...
This is one of the largest of the islands off the West of Ireland. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge across Achill Sound. It is definitely worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. The island is renowned for its magnificent cliffs. There are three mountains on...
Worth a visit on any tours of Ireland taking you through Killarney. This is a deep-set tarn, 2200 feet above sea level. It is around a quarter of a mile long and set deep down in a dark gorge. To many the water looks eerily black. The water...