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Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 1620

2024-03-09T12:23:14+00:00

Durty Nelly's is located on the bridge beside Bunratty Castle. This was originally a small sheebeen and 'according to legend' run by a charming lady called Durty Nelly.  A famous story is that Nelly [...]

Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 16202024-03-09T12:23:14+00:00

Mount Sandel, Coleraine. Co. Derry 7000BC

2023-10-10T23:26:09+00:00

The earliest Mesolithic site in Ireland Mountsandel Fort is located on the eastern bank of the River Bann near a natural weir on the river. It is believed that this was the site [...]

Mount Sandel, Coleraine. Co. Derry 7000BC2023-10-10T23:26:09+00:00

Athlone Castle. County Westmeath 1210

2023-10-12T09:42:07+00:00

The Shannon's most strategic castle Athlone Castle is located on the banks of the River Shannon at the border of Leinster and Connaught. It was originally built for the Norman King John of [...]

Athlone Castle. County Westmeath 12102023-10-12T09:42:07+00:00

Glenevin Waterfall. Clonmany. County Donegal

2023-10-11T13:53:23+00:00

Ireland's most northerly waterfall Glenevin Waterfall is located at the end of a 1 km trail starting at Glen House near the village of Clonmany. The beautiful waterfall cascades down 40 feet into [...]

Glenevin Waterfall. Clonmany. County Donegal2023-10-11T13:53:23+00:00

Lough Derg Retreat, Station Island. County Donegal

2023-06-24T11:39:09+00:00

Donegal's heavenly getaway Lough Derg is the location of one of Ireland's most ancient places of pilgrimage. Pilgrims have been traveling here for centuries for the stunning scenery and soothing surroundings allowing visitors [...]

Lough Derg Retreat, Station Island. County Donegal2023-06-24T11:39:09+00:00

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, New Ross. County Wexford

2023-05-09T11:06:56+00:00

Award-winning tourist experience The Dunbrody Famine Ship is an award-winning tourist attraction centered on an authentic reproduction of an 1840s emigrant vessel. It provides a world-class interpretation of the experience of Irish people [...]

Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience, New Ross. County Wexford2023-05-09T11:06:56+00:00

Markree Castle, Collooney. County Sligo 1800

2023-05-10T16:18:22+00:00

An exceptional hotel & asteroid discoveries The impressive Markree Castle Hotel stands on land that was originally controlled by the McDonagh clan. After the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland, the lands were granted to [...]

Markree Castle, Collooney. County Sligo 18002023-05-10T16:18:22+00:00

Beleek Castle, Ballina. County Mayo 1831

2023-05-08T21:15:28+00:00

Mayo's finest boutique hotel Belleek Castle was built in 1831 on the site of an earlier 14th-century tower house. It was commissioned by Sir Arthur Francis Knox-Gore who lived here with his wife [...]

Beleek Castle, Ballina. County Mayo 18312023-05-08T21:15:28+00:00

Bantry House, Bantry. County Cork 1710

2023-06-24T14:21:16+00:00

A stunning location for a stately home Bantry House is owned and lived in by the direct descendants of the 1st Earl of Bantry - Richard White. White was given this title after [...]

Bantry House, Bantry. County Cork 17102023-06-24T14:21:16+00:00

The Church of St Anne, Shandon. Cork City 1726

2024-03-09T16:38:34+00:00

Cork City's most significant landmark The Church of St Anne is the oldest church in continuous use and one of the most recognized landmarks in Cork City. This district is known as Shandon which [...]

The Church of St Anne, Shandon. Cork City 17262024-03-09T16:38:34+00:00
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