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Torc Waterfall, Killarney. County Kerry 

2023-05-05T06:02:03+00:00

One of Ireland's most visited waterfalls Torc Waterfall is some 70 feet high and is fed by the Owengarriff river. Its name comes from the Irish translation for a 'wild boar' and has [...]

Torc Waterfall, Killarney. County Kerry 2023-05-05T06:02:03+00:00

Ballylahan Castle, Straide, County Mayo 1239

2023-05-08T21:17:31+00:00

You are now entering Mac Jordan Country Ballylahan Castle was constructed in 1239 on the south bank of the River Moy by Jordan de Exeter. The Exeters came to Ireland during the first Norman [...]

Ballylahan Castle, Straide, County Mayo 12392023-05-08T21:17:31+00:00

Kilcrea Friary, Ovens. County Cork 1465 

2023-06-24T14:16:07+00:00

One of Munster's most important burial grounds The Kilcrea Friary is a medieval abbey located near Ovens in County Cork. It takes its name from a 6th-century saint named Cyra who is said to [...]

Kilcrea Friary, Ovens. County Cork 1465 2023-06-24T14:16:07+00:00

Sligo Abbey, Sligo Town. County Sligo 1252 

2024-02-15T22:21:58+00:00

The only surviving 15th-century sculptured altar in Ireland Sligo Abbey is located right in the middle of Sligo Town. It was built by Maurice Fitzgerald for the Dominicans in 1252 and includes a [...]

Sligo Abbey, Sligo Town. County Sligo 1252 2024-02-15T22:21:58+00:00

Deenagh Lodge, Killarney. County Kerry 1834

2024-02-26T19:05:50+00:00

Ireland's most charming tea room Deenagh Lodge is located at the entrance of Killarney National Park beside the river Deenagh. It was built using the local river reed which being hollow offered excellent insulation [...]

Deenagh Lodge, Killarney. County Kerry 18342024-02-26T19:05:50+00:00

The Gap of Dunloe. Dunloe Upper. County Kerry 

2024-02-26T19:06:04+00:00

Ireland's most spectacular tourist trail The Gap of Dunloe has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland for 250 years. This stunning mountain pass is about 11km long and traverses between [...]

The Gap of Dunloe. Dunloe Upper. County Kerry 2024-02-26T19:06:04+00:00

Murrisk Abbey, Murrisk. County Mayo 1456 

2023-05-08T21:21:16+00:00

The traditional starting point for climbing Croagh Patrick Murrisk Abbey is located on the shoreline of Clew bay at the foot of Croagh Patrick. This is the ancient starting point for pilgrims to [...]

Murrisk Abbey, Murrisk. County Mayo 1456 2023-05-08T21:21:16+00:00

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 1850

2024-03-10T18:42:08+00:00

Once the residence of the richest family in Carlow Duckett's Grove was built between 1818 and 1850 and was once home to the Duckett family. The Ducketts were Carlow's largest landowners for 300 years [...]

Duckett’s Grove, Rainstown. County Carlow 18502024-03-10T18:42:08+00:00

Rathmullan Village. County Donegal

2023-06-24T11:10:22+00:00

The scenic departure point of the Flight of the Earls Rathmullan is a beautiful seaside village located on the shores of Lough Swilly. This was the scene of one of the most important [...]

Rathmullan Village. County Donegal2023-06-24T11:10:22+00:00

Cahir Castle, Cahir. County Tipperary 1375

2024-02-17T17:06:14+00:00

One of Ireland's largest and best-preserved castles This area was the stronghold of the O'Briens in the early medieval period. It came into the possession of James Butler Earl of Ormond in 1375 [...]

Cahir Castle, Cahir. County Tipperary 13752024-02-17T17:06:14+00:00

Ross Castle, Killarney. County Kerry c.1460 

2024-02-16T00:14:42+00:00

The most romantic castle in Kerry Ross Castle was built sometime in the late 15th century by the O'Donoghue Ross chieftains and was surrounded by a fortified bawn, curtain walls, and circular flanking [...]

Ross Castle, Killarney. County Kerry c.1460 2024-02-16T00:14:42+00:00

Clare Abbey, Ennis. County Clare 1195 

2023-05-03T15:27:57+00:00

The first, largest & most important Augustinian House in Ireland Clare Abbey was founded in 1195 and is situated on an elevated site beside the Fergus River. This was the earliest and most important [...]

Clare Abbey, Ennis. County Clare 1195 2023-05-03T15:27:57+00:00
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