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Phoenix Park, just west of center city in Dublin, is the largest city park in Europe. It contains approximately 1700 acres and is encircled by a wall that measures seven miles in length. The park measures more than…

On the banks of the Tolka River near the Glasnevin cemetery, you can find the National Botanic Gardens, established in 1795 by the Royal Dublin Society. Restoration work over the past few decades has enhanced the natural beauty of…

Castle Ward sits on the south shore of Stangford Lough, nestled amid woodlands, gardens and the beauty of the lakeshore. This manor house is unique because it is made up of two completely different styles of architecture and décor.

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. Its central feature is Lough Beagh, a long and deep lake fed by River Veagh.…

This village to the east of Derry City is named, in Celtic, “Leim an Mhadaidh”, translated as “Leap of the Dog”. The story behind this whimsical name comes from the history of the O’Cahans, or Ciannachta. This clan…

Over the centuries, the Bay of Bantry has endured two French invasions, one in 1689 and one in 1796. The town is protected by the sheltered harbor that reaches up to the town square, where the appearance of the…

John Hunt, a medieval art expert, conceptualized this unique, open-air historical experience. The complex is located near the town of Quin, and provides visitors with a trip back in time by realistically displaying the Celtic way of life in…

Nature lovers will be amazed at the unique wilderness area that surrounds his former raised bog, from which turf has been cut for more than three centuries. These days, nearly all of the familiar reddish, acidic turf is gone,…

The attractive village of Bushmills is home to the oldest licensed distillery in the world. King James I declared it a legal enterprise in 1608, but historical documents have referred to the presence of this type of enterprise on…

Situated in Portlaw, the beautiful Curraghmore House has been the home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The House has an exceptional interior and is set in magnificent grounds which incorporate an outstanding Arboretum, a…