This is a cone shaped mountain in County Wicklow which is well worth seeing on any Ireland tours. It is without doubt a hidden gem. It is 504 metres tall and easily climbed to about three quaters of the way up. The last part is a...
At the mouth of Clew Bay and facing the Atlantic Ocean is the mountainous Clare Island ...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...