Kiss the Blarney Stone At Blarney Castle

Kiss the Blarney Stone At Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle and the Blarney stone There was a castle on the site dating back to 1200 but this was destroyed in 1446,  Blarney castle as we know it was built in the mid 1400′s by Cormac Laidair MacCarthy lord of Muskaree. The castle fell ...
Giants Causeway Day Tour From Dublin

Giants Causeway Day Tour From Dublin

If you want to discover one of the most fascinating natural attractions of Ireland, certainly this is your tour! On this occasion, we head towards Northern Ireland, to be exact to Antrim coast and Belfast city, the capital of Northern Ireland. One of ...
Love. Loyalty. Friendship.

Love. Loyalty. Friendship.

With these hands I give you my heart and crown it with my love. A heart to represent love. A crown to represent loyalty. Hands to represent friendship.   Traditionally an Irish wedding ring, the Claddagh can be found on any manner of jewelry or ...
Is Munster the most beautiful place in the world

Is Munster the most beautiful place in the world

Munster is a province in Ireland consisting of the counties Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Many of the counties in this province  are noted for their beauty and rugged scenery . Lough Hyne is situated in West Cork 5km ...
The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone

There are many legends and stories surrounding the mysterious Blarney Stone, but all conclude those brave enough to kiss the stone in Blarney Castle will be bestowed the gift of gab, eloquence, flattery, etc. The stone found its permanent residence in ...
5 Pictures that will make you want to move to Connacht

5 Pictures that will make you want to move to Connacht

Connacht is one of the four provinces of Ireland and is made up of five counties Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. It has the largest number of native Gaelic speakers in Ireland with Gaeltach areas in Galway and Mayo. Four of the counties ...
The Stormin’ Normans

The Stormin’ Normans

The Normans landed in Ireland in 1169, marking the beginning of a very long and turbulent struggle for power between the Irish and the British. After being defeated by King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair (Rory O’Connor) of Connacht, the ousted ...
Trad in Templebar

Trad in Templebar

The symbol of the Celtic harp gives an idea of the importance of Irish music to the Irish culture. But to  properly experience this atmosphere you have to go to the heart of Dublin when we speak about folk music: Temple Bar. As everybody knows ...

Dunluce castle

  Dunluce Castle History The First castle at Dunluce was built in the 13th century by Richard Og de Burgh the then 2nd earl of Ulster. The castle controlled an important trade route and was in control of the Mc Quillan family from the 13th to the ...
Ulster in Pictures 9 counties 9 pictures

Ulster in Pictures 9 counties 9 pictures

Ulster is the Northern provence of Ireland and although it is used to describe the 6 counties under British rule this is incorrect as Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal are part of the Irish republic. The 9 counties of Ulster have many beauty spots some of ...
1 2 3 4 5

Recent posts

Your Guide to Christmas in Ireland
Unique Accommodations in Ireland: Castles, Lighthouses & More
Visiting the distilleries in Ireland
The Best Live Music Venues in Ireland
Ireland Through the Seasons: When to Visit Which Areas
Exploring the Enchanting World of Irish Folklore and Legends
Study in Ireland: Universities, Experiences & Tips
‘Tis the Season: Summer Festivals and activities in Ireland
Your Guide to Watching Sports in Ireland
Thrilling Activities in Ireland: Adventure awaits!

Follow us