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Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 1620

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 cured an old greyhound dog of death with her homemade poteen. This led to droves of customers from all over the country seeking “the cure” [...]

By |March 9th, 2024|Categories: County Clare, Traditional Irish Pubs|Tags: , |Comments Off on Durty Nelly’s Pub, Bunratty.County Clare 1620

The Crown Bar, 46 Victoria Street. Belfast City 1885

The Crown Bar was formerly known as The Liquor Saloon and is one of Ireland's great historical pubs. Its interior is a myriad of colors made up of mosaics of tiles, ornate mirrors, wood carvings, Corinthian capitals, and etched glass. Its bar is made from Balmoral Red granite with polished brass taps and if you look carefully you can [...]

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: Belfast City, The Victorian/Edwardian Period 1840 - 1910, Traditional Irish Pubs|Tags: |Comments Off on The Crown Bar, 46 Victoria Street. Belfast City 1885

The Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills. County Antrim. 60 million years old!

Northern Ireland's UNESCO World Heritage Site The Giant’s Causeway is a unique geological wonder that was formed 60 million years ago and covers 200 acres. It is made up of 40,000 hexagonal-shaped basalt columns that formed after volcanic activity when the lava cooled. Some of these columns stand 80 feet high and line the cliffs as well as [...]

By |October 11th, 2023|Categories: County Antrim, Epic Ancient Viewpoints, Natural Wonders|Comments Off on The Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills. County Antrim. 60 million years old!

Mount Sandel, Coleraine. Co. Derry 7000BC

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 of a 12th-century Norman Fort once used by John de Courcy. During the 1970's a site was excavated by Professor Peter Woodman of University College [...]

By |October 10th, 2023|Categories: County Derry|Tags: |Comments Off on Mount Sandel, Coleraine. Co. Derry 7000BC

Athlone Castle. County Westmeath 1210

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 England in 1210 by his Irish justiciar Bishop John De Gray of Norwich. Over the next few centuries, it has protected an Anglo-Norman settlement here, [...]

By |March 30th, 2023|Categories: County Westmeath|Tags: , |Comments Off on Athlone Castle. County Westmeath 1210

Donegal Franciscan Friary, Donegal Town. County Donegal 1474

A friary caught in the cross-fire of Irish history This friary is located in a lovely coastal location near Donegal Town. It was founded under the patronage of Finula and Red Hugh O’Donnell in 1474 during a turbulent era in Irish history. Red Hugh was not only fighting with the O'Donnells and the O'Neills for supremacy in the [...]

By |March 30th, 2023|Categories: County Donegal, Friaries|Tags: , |Comments Off on Donegal Franciscan Friary, Donegal Town. County Donegal 1474
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