21 Nov The castle on Clare Island
At the mouth of Clew Bay and facing the Atlantic Ocean is the mountainous Clare Island ...
Tours of Ireland Tag
05 Nov Tours of Ireland – suggested route
TUES 13TH – ARRIVE IN DUBLIN AND MEET DRIVER/GUIDE. TRANSFER TO SOUTH WEST VIA CORK AND STAY IN KENMARE http://www.sheenfallslodge.ie/ (RECOMMENDED) OR http://www.lansdownearms.com/ WED 14TH – TOUR OF RING OF KERRY OR RING OF BEARA (RECOMMENDED) THURS 15TH – TOUR OF DINGLE PENINSULA FRI 16TH – TRANSFER TO...
05 Nov Tullow , County Carlow
The picturesque market town of Tullow has a rich history and is worth a visit on your tours of Ireland. Its a bit of a hidden gem !! It was once the setting for a Butler castle which commanded the river crossing , and the garrison...
04 Nov Irish Joke
You could hear this one on your tours of Ireland !! A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Romewith her husband.. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded:" Rome ? Why would anyone want to go there?...
31 Oct Cushendall and Cushendun, County Antrim
The seaside towns mark the ends of the Glens of Antrim and are a picturesque sight and are a must see on your Ireland tours. The grave of the Celtic poet Ossian is just above Cushendall. There are nine glens in all, curving down to the...
30 Oct Trim Castle, County Meath
The impressive ruins of Trim Castle stand alongside the banks of the Boyne and are must see attraction on your Ireland tours. The Castle was built By Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter in the 12th century and it is the largest Anglo-Saxon castle in...
29 Oct Glencar Lake , County Sligo
Glencar Lake is in County Sligo and well worth a wee look on any tours of Ireland. There is a lake and beautiful waterfalls and you will not be disappointed at these hidden gems. A side turning off the Sligo/Manorhamilton road runs along the north shore of...
29 Oct Kinvara , County Galway
Kinvara is a beautiful fishing village with decent little pubs , restaurants and cafes. If you are travelling from Galway to the Burren or the Cliffs of Moher it is worth a stop on any Ireland tours. It is a hidden gem and easily accessible. There is...
29 Oct Letterfrack , Connemara
Letterfrack is a quaint village in Connemara which has little shops full of local produce. There is also a glass bottom boat trip available which is fantastic. This is an unusual option for tours of Ireland but certainly worth doing !! There are good beaches nearby at...
25 Oct Ballymote , County Sligo
Ballymote is small town on a flat agricultural plain which you may pass through on tours of Ireland. From Ballymote you can see the hills of Keshcorran rising abruptly from the plain about 8km/5miles away. On the west side of these hills at Kesh are the entrances...