The Rock of Dunamase dominates the County Laois countryside. The ruined remains of an ancient castle stand atop a rocky outcrop in the middle of the fertile plains of this midland Irish county. Today’s post is a tour of this old Irish fort. I created a short video to help you feel as if you […]
Why Do People Kiss The Blarney Stone?
Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind the Blarney Stone? What’s all the fuss about landing a big smacker on a cold, inert lump of stone? And how on God’s good earth can a stone bestow the gift of eloquence? Image Credit Well, fear not! Today’s post will hopefully answer some, or maybe even […]
Lovely Leitrim
County Leitrim offers lush landscapes with magnificent mountains overlooking tranquil lakes. This Irish county may not be on many tourists’ radars, but trust me the scenery in Leitrim is simply spectacular. And so today, I continue our alphabetical, photographic tour of the Emerald Isle with a stop in Lovely Leitrim. Image Credit Don’t think I’m […]
County Laois – The Land Of The Cow
County Laois was once a center of Irish religious and cultural life. The ruins of old medieval stone castles dot the countryside, together with the isolated remains of once great monasteries. Laois is home to meandering country roads, picturesque villages and towns, lonely bog landscapes, red sandstone mountains and lush green pastureland. Image Credit […]
The Must See Castles Of Ireland
Castles, castles everywhere! If you’ve ever been to Ireland you’ll understand why I say this. Ireland truly boasts no shortage of castles. In fact, Ireland is home to thousands of castles, dotted around the country from north to south, and from east to west. There is one glitch however. You won’t be able to enjoy […]
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