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Ballinascarthy is a small village that is famed for its connection with the Ford Motor Company. It was here that Henry Ford’s father William grew up, before departing from Cobh on an emigrant ship.
In 1917, Ford Motor…

Allihies – with two shops, a post office and four public houses – is typical of the type of self-contained Irish village that was once found throughout the country. These villages are becoming rarer as the country’s rapid urbanisation…

The Village of Dalkey is currently a fashionable suburb of Dublin, although it was once a valuable port city. The fortified mansions of former shipping magnates from the 15th century still stand along its main street today. Archbold’s Castle…

Situated on the river Blackwater near Benburb, the main attraction of the park is its charming antique weaving factory that still houses original machinery from the 1800s. Various galleries showcase displays detailing the warping, weaving, beetling and dyeing processes…

Passage East is a small fishing village based around two open squares. The village has small squares, streets and three main quays: Boathouse Quay, Hackett’s Quay and Middle Quay.

Where the Colligan River flows into the ocean, you’ll find Dungarvan, a picturesque small city set along a natural harbour. This market town is a centre of local activity, rich in history and culture. It is a popular base…

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…

While the Wicklow Mountains are considered the major attraction of the county, you won’t want to miss the diverse beauty of the eastern seacoast. This 50-mile stretch of coastline encompasses lovely harbour towns, fishing villages, and even some isolated, unspoiled…

The historical fishing village of Arklow contains a number of interesting heritage sites. But beach lovers will want to head on to nearby Seabank Beach, a unique, peaceful beach nicknamed “The Virgin Beach” because it is so pristine –…