Ireland’s uniqueness is found less in its cities but in its countryside. Virtually everywhere in Ireland (north or south), one can find historic (prehistoric) treasures, geological uniqueness, magnificent gardens, soul invoking views, and friendly people. The links to the left will help you select the type of Irish sights to see. Some sights of Ireland, …
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My son providing a size comparison to the large basalt rock formation. My first visit to Northern Ireland was in 1992 to visit my wife’s relatives. While I knew I would be spending much of my time in family gatherings, I made it clear I did not want to miss seeing the Giant’s Causeway. The …
Why did I find the Knowth passage grave so impressive? For one thing the tomb sets in among a number of smaller tombs which really amplifies its size, making it a very impressive sight. Then there are all those kerbstones with their megalithic art (carved art on stones). The Knowth site contains more than a …
The Court Grave of Clontygora is almost impossible to find with out some directions from the locals (it is located near Newry). Only a few photos of this Court Grave up at the moment, more information on Clontygora and the Doleman will be forthcoming
As I come across websites usuful to the traveler in ireland I will add a links here. The link below will take you to my Spain Travel Guides’ Ireland pages powered by theTravel Now Destination Guide. The Ireland information on these pages is from the Rough Guides. A list of links to over 200 cities …
The Celts quickly (well over a few hundred years or so) assimilated with the native residents of Ireland. Celtic language and traditions were widely adapted by the natives and soon Celtic circular forts were scattered about the island. Christian influences on the Island may have started as early as 300 AD. Not to be left …
Photo above – a view of the coast line to the east as viewed by one of Carrickfergus Castle’s canons. After a year long siege by the armies of Robert and Edward Bruce (King of Ireland) the Castle fell in1350. The Castle was soon taken back by the English and remained in their hands except …
Bunratty Castle is part of Bunratty Folk Park, which is located on the Castle grounds.Photo Above – first view of Bunratty Castle.Photo Right – Bunratty Castle Keep, full view.Bunratty deserves its status as one of the most visited castles in Ireland.While outwardly not as picturesque as Johnstown Castle , Bunratty is what one expects to find in a …
Kiss the blarney stone and have bestowed on you the gift of gab, or (sins of sins) by pass the long line at the castle and enjoy the castles’ gardens. . Blarney legend – The seeds of the ‘gift of gab’ legend might trace back all the way to Queen Elizabeth I. The story goes something …
At that time, Johnny Cash had a song on the radio “I fell in to blazing ring of fire!” In my youthful imagination, I could only envision “The Ring of Kerry” as a volcanic hell; that sounded neat. Needless to say; the film wasn’t what I thought it would be, just much longer than I …