This is an impressive building in Cork. You should look at it if you find yourself there on any tours of Ireland. Saint Finbarr is said to have founded the city of Cork, and the cathedral is on the site of his original church. The cathedral was consecrated...
This is a fascinating island on Lough Leane , Killarney. If you are nearby on any tours of Ireland, take a look. There are many holly trees and generally very lush dense foliage. There are also scarlet clusters of mountain ash trees. The island is a substantial twenty-one acres...
This is a building in Galway which you could look at on any tours of Ireland. Galway is a great stop and this is a bit of a hidden gem. The Church of Saint Nicholas is a large cruciform building dating from 1320. Externally, the most noteworthy features...
This sits near the village of Ennis, and if you are passing on any tours of Ireland, you may want to stop. The Abbey sits on the shore of Lough Killone and was founded around the same time as Clare Abbey (around 1189). Interestingly the ruins include...
This abbey is in Killarney National Park, which is generally worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. Muckross Abbey is more correctly described as the Friary of Irrelagh. It is said to occupy the site of a church destroyed by fire in 1172. The site is absolutely beautiful. It...
This is 8 miles south of New Ross and worth a look on any tours of Ireland. The abbey was founded in 1182 by Hervey de Monte Marisco, Marshal to King Henry the Second. He donated the abbey to the monks of Buildwas, in Salop, Shropshire. In turn...
This is a castle overlooking the city of Belfast, with panoramic views. It sits on the site of a much older Viking fort. If your tours of Ireland take you North the castle is worth looking at. The current castle was built in 1867 by the third Marquis...
Most of you will recognise Waterford as the home of famous Irish Crystal. That factory is worth visiting if you are passing on any tours of Ireland. But there is much more to Waterford! It is an ancient city of Danish origin, well placed on the River Suir. It...
This fantastic castle is situated in Killarney. This is a place that should be included on any tours of Ireland. Ross Castle is a noble and picturesque ruin in a lovely setting. It is still fairly well preserved. The keep is almost perfect and consists of a massive square...
This ruined Abbey is in Northern Ireland. It is close to the beautiful village of Grey Abbey. That village alone is well worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. The Abbey dates back to Norman times when they held this part of County Down. It was founded by the...