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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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

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