The 24 mile circuit of Lough Gill , a broad lake just east of Sligo with luscious woodland covering the small hills that rise off its indented banks , makes a great day-trip by bike from Sligo - or you could break the journey midway...
An Clochan Liath is the name you will see on signposts as you approach Dungloe , on any tours of Ireland , as it is a bit of a hidden gem. The name refers to the grey-coloured stepping stones that were once used to cross the river...
Monuments to 18th century confidence in Irish trade , the Royal and Grand canals flow from Dublin through County Kildare and on into the Irish heartland. You may come across them on tour of Ireland. They are must see attractions. While Ireland had experienced a minor...
The peninsula north of Mizen , Sheep's Head , has an ancient feel to it: barren land almost entirely devoid of people. Well worth a visit on any Ireland tours. There are only a couple of tiny villages here , and traffic is sparse , so...
The Twin towns of Stranorlar and Ballybofey are separated only by a bridge over the River Finn. There is little remarkable about either , though the latter is by far the livelier. But they are worth a visit on Ireland tours...
The village of Ardmore , southwest of Dungarvan , is steeped in history and full of character and worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The 5th century saw the arrival here of St Declan , at least 30 years before St Patrick arrived in...
If you are on tours of Ireland visit Clonalis House...
Kenmare has a rich and interesting history if you are on tours of Ireland. Kenmare was founded by Sir William Petty , Cromwell’s surveyor general , to serve his mining works beside the River Finnihy. Petty was extremely active in (and benefited greatly from) the dealings in...
Any tours of Ireland that take you to Dublin should result in a visit to Trinity College. It is a must see attraction ! Trinity College Dublin is the oldest University in Ireland , founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. The Old Library houses the Book of...
'The Story of the Capital' exhibition offers an introduction to Dublin's colourful past. It traces the evolution of the city from before the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1170 to the present day in a friendly and easy-to-understand way, using interactive touch screens, film clips and city...