I bring to you with reverent hands the books of my numberless dreams. W.B.Yeats In 9th Century A.D. Ireland, Monks brought a richly illustrated copy of the Four Gospels … [Read More...]
Historic Ireland
Kilmainham Gaol
It is a maxim among these lawyers, that whatever hath been done before, may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care to record all the decisions formerly made … [Read More...]
The Great Hunger
The safest road to hell is the gradual one--the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. C.S. Lewis In 1845, the Irish … [Read More...]
The Troubles
Our patience will achieve more than our force. Edmund Burke The history of English oppression and Ireland's struggle for independence is a key theme of any tour of the country … [Read More...]
A Titanic Memory
Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will. James Stephens In 1912, the greatest cruise liner of its day struck an iceberg and sunk with the loss of over 1500 … [Read More...]
Bru na Boinne – Newgrange Passage Tomb
Bru na Boinne visitor centre interprets the Neolithic sites of the Boinne Valley including the most famous site, Newgrange passage tomb. We decided to visit Newgrange on our last … [Read More...]
Celtic Adventures
With a Song in my Heart
THAT crazed girl improvising her music. Her poetry, dancing upon the shore… W.B. Yeats From traditional folk music to hard bitten rock anthems, Ireland is a country immersed … [Read More...]
A Kinsale Stroll
Where I am not understood, it shall be concluded that something very useful and profound is couched underneath. Jonathan Swift Kinsale played a pivotal role in European … [Read More...]
Kissane Farm – Of Dogs and Sheep
Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful. Samuel Beckett Visiting a working farm, seeing and hearing about their struggles opens your mind to the plight of modern … [Read More...]
Looping around the Dingle Pennisular
The Dingle Peninsular is a spectacular coastline, less travelled than the Ring of Kerry, and Rick recommends skirting the latter to concentrate on Dingle Peninsular's views and … [Read More...]
A Literary Journey in Ireland
A great artist is always before his time or behind it. George Moore If tragedy, suffering, bigotry and depression create the fodder for great literature, is it any wonder that … [Read More...]
Dallying in Dingle
I am a daylight atheist. Brendan Behan A full day to explore Dingle, bike and hike to Eask Tower, horse riding, search for Fungie in the harbour or visit Great Blasket Island - … [Read More...]
Colourful Dingle
There's no reason to bring religion into it. I think we ought to have as great a regard for religion as we can, so as to keep it out of as many things as possible. Sean … [Read More...]
On Land’s Edge at the Cliffs of Moher
Make sense who may. I switch off. Samuel Beckett The Irish landscape is rich in colour, majestic and occasionally dangerous for the unwary traveller. The Cliffs of Moher thrust … [Read More...]
The Abundance of The Burren
Ireland invokes a vision of rolling green fields and rich farming land, yet its landscape yields unexpected surprises like the rocky expanse of The Burren. It reminded me of … [Read More...]
Aran Islands – Inishmore
The snot green sea. The scrotum tightening sea. James Joyce A perfect autumn day, a picturesque island and good friends - is there any better advertisement for an Irish vacation … [Read More...]
Cong, County Mayo – A Quiet Man’s Village
Mary Kate: What manner of man is it that I have married? Hugh Forbes: A better one, I think, than you know, Mary Kate. The Quiet Man (Film) In 1952 Hollywood came to the … [Read More...]
The Hawk has Landed – Ireland School of Falconry
As we strolled through the beautiful gardens of Ashford Castle, I noticed the signs to pointing to the Ireland's School of Falconry and thought that would be a cool activity. No … [Read More...]