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Northwest Ireland’s largest town is situated in the middle of Yeats Country, where it has miraculously retained all the rural charm of the original small village, even as it has grown in leaps and bounds both physically and economically. Read more

Lough Derravaragh in county Westmeath, 10 miles from Mullingar, is a beautiful, shimmering, freshwater lake. Read more

The town of Athlone is situated on the boundary of Counties Roscommon and Westmeath, along the River Shannon at the southernmost point of Lough Ree. Read more

The last water-driven beetling mill to survive in Northern Ireland, the Wellbrook Beetling Mill is now a museum dedicated to preserving the old-fashioned linen making process. Read more

Dromineer is a small town in the Shannon River Region of North Tipperary. Read more

This oval shaped walking trail travels through the western part of County Roscommon as well as eastern portions of Galway. Read more

The landscape formations of Silver River Gorge at Cadamstown were formed by the sea and rivers millions of years ago. Read more

The estate at Hilton Park has been the site of a grand house ever since the early 1600’s. Read more

The village of Mountmellick is located on the Owenass River. Read more

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. Read more

The ruins of the Cistercian Abbey at Abbeyshrule were once part of a much larger community of buildings, not visible today except for the outline stones of quite a few foundations. Read more

This primitive structure at Granard consists of a huge mound of earth with a flat top and a hollow interior. Read more

This quaint and picturesque little town in the Irish Midlands is the County Town of Longford and the centre of commerce for the surrounding area. Read more

Building on the canal began in 1845, with the intended dual purpose of a famine relief project and a navigation and drainage necessity. Read more

Garadice Lake is a 1200-acre lake in County Leitrim with excellent angling opportunities for a variety of species including roach, perch, pike, rudd and hybrids. Read more

Also known as the McCann Memorial Monument, this clock and sculpture honors Owen McCann, the first chairman of Leitrim County Council. Read more

The Lough Erne vicinity is filled with panoramic views, surrounded by wooded hillsides. Read more

Extending along much of the eastern coast of County Down, Strangford Lough, one of Ireland’s largest lakes, is long and shallow. Read more

The first state forest to be granted Forest Park status in Northern Ireland, Tollymore Forest Park celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. Read more

The manor house at Castlewellan is a granite structure built by the Annesley family in 1856. Read more

This small but striking mountain range is a central part of the culture of unspoiled outdoor beauty that exists in County Down. Read more

Located on Lough Derg, near the point where the River Shannon emerges, this small town is historic and quaint in nature. Read more

Lough Neagh is the largest lake of fresh water in the islands of Britain and Ireland. Read more

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. Read more

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This large attractive lake, one of three in the centre of Donegal, is famous for being the birthplace of St. Read more

Ards Forest Park is a large, publicly-accessible area of parklands located on the northern coastline of Donegal. Read more

The dense, unspoiled woodlands of Drumboe are a special place of natural beauty in this wild part of northwest Ireland. Read more

Located just outside the walled section of the city of Derry, near the River Foyle, the Guildhall is an impressive red sandstone building that houses the city council. Read more

The ancient beauty spot of Glendalough is a popular retreat for Ireland’s city dwellers. Read more

This busy commercial port city along the River Suir is the fifth largest city in Ireland, and bears the distinction of being the oldest. Read more

Phoenix Park, just west of center city in Dublin, is the largest city park in Europe. Read more

Completed in 1791, this structure, with its beautiful classical façade, is one of Dublin’s most prominent waterfront buildings. Read more

Castle Ward sits on the south shore of Stangford Lough, nestled amid woodlands, gardens and the beauty of the lakeshore. Read more

Glenveagh National Park is located in the wildest part of the Irish countryside, made up of 24,000 acres, encompassing moorlands, mountains, lakes and forests. Read more

Craggaunowen Project is a unique, open-air museum, and a historical experience unlike most others. Read more

Situated in Portlaw, the beautiful Curraghmore House has been the home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. Read more

In the centre of beautiful Killarney National Park sits the Muckross Estate, also known as the “Jewel of Killarney”. Read more

This Heritage Centre, located in the Sliabh An Iarainn and Arigna mountains, gathers a variety of cultural exhibits under one roof. Read more

Lough Gur is widely renowned as one of Western Europe’s important archeological centres. Read more

Throughout history, farm families have always been representative of the Irish culture and a central part of the warmth and charm of Irish life. Read more

The area around the port city of New Ross (about 30km west of Wexford town on the N25 route) is host to three sites connected with the late American President John F. Read more

On a cliff near the Blackwater river, rises the ancient, charming and impressive Lismore castle, one of Ireland’s finest, and home to many famous dwellers. Read more

Lough Key is one of Ireland’s most beautiful lakes, which can be reached by boaters on the River Shannon via the Boyle River. Read more

One of Ireland’s Government-protected Forest Parks, Dun an Ri lies in a tranquil glen near the town of Kingscourt. Read more

The beautiful and romantic Glencar Waterfall lies about 8 miles north of Sligo town, and about 5 miles south of Manorhamilton. Read more

Beautiful, suprising, haunting and lonely, Ireland’s Slieve Bloom Mountains are rarely visited by the Irish, let alone visitors. Read more

First explored by E.A. Martel in 1895, the Marble Arch Cave complex at Florencecourt Co. Read more

Killykeen Forest Park is a beautiful mixed woodlands park, comprising 600 acres, woven around the lake and islands of Lough Oughter (pronounced Ooter). Read more