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The village of Cobh (pronounced Cove) located southeast of Cork City, is a pretty Georgian seaside resort popular today with windsurfers and sailors. It has a long and rich history as a bustling port and emigration centre. The…

Rich in history of struggle for independence and religious conflict, interesting historical sites reflect the trials of the citizenry from as far back as the Stone Age in this, Ireland’s smallest county.

The attractive village of Bushmills is home to the oldest licensed distillery in the world. King James I declared it a legal enterprise in 1608, but historical documents have referred to the presence of this type of enterprise on…

This Heritage Centre, located in the Sliabh An Iarainn and Arigna mountains, gathers a variety of cultural exhibits under one roof. Here you can learn about the institutions and industries important to the local people over the years –…

St. Patrick first came to this town, whose Gaelic name Ard Archadh means the “high field”, in the fifth century. He established Ardagh as the name of the diocese, chose St. Mel to be its first Bishop, and founded…

The town of Kells was originally known as Ceannus Mor, meaning “Great Residence”. Founded as a monastic settlement by St Columcille in the 6th century, it is widely known as the place where the famous Book of Kells was…

A small and quiet country town, Clones has nevertheless made a great contribution to Irish and other cultures through some of its most famous citizens. They include Thomas Bracken, who wrote the national anthem for New Zealand and makes…

This ancient monastic centre was built at the very center of Ireland, its location chosen by St. Ciaran in 545 A.D. It is believed that he made his decision based on the site’s strategic location – the crossroads of…

Roscrea is a picturesque town located at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is an old market town, with so many well preserved and restored medieval buildings that it has also earned distinction as a Heritage Town.…

Perhaps the most striking and visually pleasing thing you’ll notice about the village of Kilmore Quay is the abundance of 18th and 19th century whitewashed cottages, replete with thatched roofs – many of which are available for rental. While…