
The largest town and county seat of County Laois, Portlaoise was formerly called Fort of Maryborough, and founded in 1556 by Queen Mary. The town’s name was officially changed to Portlaoise, which in Gaelic means “Fort…

The largest town and county seat of County Laois, Portlaoise was formerly called Fort of Maryborough, and founded in 1556 by Queen Mary. The town’s name was officially changed to Portlaoise, which in Gaelic means “Fort…

The Shannon is the longest river in all of the British Isles, and runs from County Cavan to Limerick, where it merges with the sea. As it crosses Ireland, the Shannon travels along the western border…

The Lough Erne vicinity is filled with panoramic views, surrounded by wooded hillsides. The entire waterway is nearly 50 miles long, and its still, clear waters make it a paradise for boaters and fishermen. The area is steeped in…

The manor house at Castlewellan is a granite structure built by the Annesley family in 1856. Its style is Scottish Baronial and its appearance castle like. The house currently serves as a conference centre for private groups. The nearby…

Located on Lough Derg, near the point where the River Shannon emerges, this small town is historic and quaint in nature. Killaloe was the place where Brian Boru (940-1014), the beloved last High King of Ireland, was born…

The name of this pristine beach and resort town translates as Leath Inis or half island. The area is known for its abundant seaside leisure activities and exceptional golf course.
Lahinch features a mile long stretch of golden,…

Eyre Square is the site of the crossroads of the Galway area and Galway city. It contains a number of attractions on the east shore of the River Corrib.
Kennedy Park is located on the green lawn…

In the thirteenth century, Anglo Norman settlers arrived at the mouth of the River Corrib and set up a merchant and shipping economy on the site of

This busy commercial port city along the River Suir is the fifth largest city in Ireland, and bears the distinction of being the oldest. It is also the largest town in the southeastern part of the country.
The…