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Lough Gur is widely renowned as one of Western Europe’s important archeological centres. Humans have continuously inhabited this area ever since the Neolithic Age, and many treasures were discovered on the shores when the lake level was lowered in the…

This striking, gothic style manor house made from attractive blue-gray limestone was built in 1837 by Thomas Lefroy, and to this day has remained within the Lefroy family. To visit Carriglas is to experience firsthand the charm of gracious…

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…

Considered one of the finest in Ireland, the Monaghan County Museum houses a vast collection of exhibits, ranging from megalithic artifacts to contemporary art. Winner of both the National and European Museum Awards in 1980, it serves the county…

At first glance, the Strokestown Park House looks like most other 18th century Irish estates. But when you enter this house – the world that the Pakenham Mahon family lived in from 1600 until 1979 – you’ll notice a…

Throughout history, farm families have always been representative of the Irish culture and a central part of the warmth and charm of Irish life. Visit the Tullyboy Animal Farm and you will spend a day connecting with the tradition and…

To fully experience Irish life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s, visit this extremely popular outdoor attraction. As soon as you enter, you’ll be immersed in this turbulent period of Irish history. You’ll see demonstrators…

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…

This historic Victorian-era seaside resort features a long, golden beach and a promenade, complete with old-fashioned family amusements. You can hike or ride mountain bikes on the trails leading from the beach to Bray Head, and enjoy a breathtaking…

Locke’s Distillery and Museum, located in the small town of Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, claims to be the world’s oldest licenced whiskey distillery. Using a pot still, the distillery produced Irish malt whiskey from 1757 until 1954, when it was…