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Clare Island sits at the mouth of Clew Bay, which is dotted with small islands –365 of them. Clare is the largest, and home to about 150 people who enjoy beautiful views of Connemara and Achill Island across the…

This limestone mansion stands at the head of Clew Bay, on the estuary of the Carrowbeg River. It offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Clare Island, and Croagh Patrick, the Holy Mountain.
Begun in 1730 but not…

Westport is an appealing Georgian style town, arranged in wide, tree lined avenues by the architect James Wyatt in the 1770’s on behalf of the Browne family, who settled in County Mayo from Sussex. Established in conjunction with the…

The village of Ballintubber is located just south of Castlebar in County Mayo, on the famed pilgrimage route to Croagh Patrick, also known as Ireland’s Holy Mountain. St. Patrick himself is said to have established the church at Ballintubber.

Nora Barnacle, the wife of James Joyce, was born here into the family of a baker. The house is open to visitors and displays a variety of mementoes including letters and photos.
James Joyce and Nora Barnacle went…

Located near the Spanish Arch, the museum was founded in 1976. Its structure was formerly a private house, home to sculptress Clare Sheridan. The museum site is also located near the place where the original city docks were built…

The largest catholic church in

This small but historical market town forms the western entrance to the Ring of Kerry, perhaps the most popular tourist route in all of Ireland today. The Ring travels around the Ivernaugh Peninsula, giving visitors the opportunity to…

This estate was the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell, the prominent statesman and Irish political figure known as The Liberator. Derrynane National Historic Park comprises 320 acres of beautiful parkland on the Kerry Coast. The natural beauty surrounds…

Great Blasket Island is the largest of a remote group of rugged and isolated islands off the coast of mainland County Kerry. It is famous as the home of a group of writers, who produced some classic pieces…