This forest includes a hilltop passage tomb, located deep in the forest north of Augher. It is topped by extraordinary decorated stones said to mark the grave of Queen Aine, who ruled during the second century.
The stones are inscribed with megalithic designs that are considered among the finest from this period located in all of [...]
For those who enjoy spending time in the peaceful beauty of the untouched forest, County Tyrone has much to offer. One of its many such attractions can be found at Lumfords Glen, site of a woodland walk located near the village of Knockmany.
Some very old and beautiful oak and beech trees that stand out among [...]
Located on the western fringe of the scenic Sperrin Mountains, the trees at Gortin Glen Forest Park were planted with the purpose of producing coniferous trees for lumber. The on site tree farm distinguishes Gortin Glen from other facilities of its kind.
The park is one of a few in Ireland that maintains a drive through [...]
This popular attraction encompasses eight acres of plants, including a two-mile long walk through land covered in beautiful trees and shrubs. There are more than 60,000 individual plants at Dundrum Plantarum, of 2000 different varieties – some of them extremely rare.
The grounds are attractively accented with Celtic themed structures and sculptures that include dolmens, crannogs [...]
Located in North Tipperary, the name Mauherslieve means Mother Mountain. On its welcome sign, the nearby village of Rearcross proclaims itself to be the land of ancient tombs, beautiful scenery and deer sanctuary.
The surrounding group of mountains is known as the Slieve Felims, the highest of which is Callaun Hill at 426m. There [...]
This oval shaped walking trail travels through the western part of County Roscommon as well as eastern portions of Galway. It also comprises part of the O’Sullivan Beara Trail.
Walkers can enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Irish countryside while following this trail as it passes through forest, field and bog land along the shores of [...]
The landscape formations of Silver River Gorge at Cadamstown were formed by the sea and rivers millions of years ago. The name of the river in Gaelic was Abha Airgid, which translates as “the Money River”. It was named from the silver particles that appear downstream from the limestone rock near its source.
The area is [...]
Located near the town of Tullamore, Charleville Castle is nestled among the huge and ancient oak trees that were once held sacred by the Druids. The building site was originally home to the Lynally monastic community, which existed as a part of the Durrow settlement.
By the 1500s, the site was no longer ecclesiastical in nature, [...]
Known as one of Ireland’s most beautiful forest and nature areas, Carnagh Forest Park features walking trails framed by a wide selection of tree species – both deciduous and coniferous. Adjacent lakes are populated with plenty of perch and trout, and the nature reserve is home to many extraordinary birds and insects.
The estate at Hilton Park has been the site of a grand house ever since the early 1600’s. Originally named Kilshanless, it was also called Maddenton before it was christened as Hilton Park in the late 18th century.
A fire in 1803, started by a servant, destroyed the original structure along with the renovated portion added [...]