Adare, County Limerick -Located in the scenic south west of Ireland, the village of Adare dates back to 1200 A.D. It is widely known as a major Irish tourist…
The old town of Adare, which stood on the northern bank of the river Maigue, near the Desmond castle, was destroyed during the 16th century wars. The present…
Two groups of world famous, ornate, thatched cottages line part of the village’s broad main street. Check out the size of the entry door as compared to Ken.
Adare, County Limerick - Washing Pool - This small pond, formed by a tributary of the river Maigue, was the traditional place for the women of Adare to wash…
Durty Nelly's - Tucked right next to Bunratty Castle, the historic house is said to have belonged to a lady named Durty Nelly, who was first keeper of the toll…
Whatever its true origins, the boisterous restaurant and bar, festooned in a signature yellow paint, has provided comfort for generations of locals and…
Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village.
The name Bunratty means "mouth of the Ratty River" in Irish. This is another name for the Owenogarney River, which empties into the Shannon Estuary after…
ENNISTYMON ÜNION AND THE GREAT FAMINE
The Ennistymon Union workhouse opened ils doors in 1842 just before the Famine. With a full capacity of 600 places, its…
The Ennistymon Union workhouse opened ils doors in 1842 just before the Famine. With a full capacity of 600 places, its…
Saint Brigid's Well - Ireland is full of sacred spots and holy wells. A 19th-century survey stated that Ireland has no fewer than 3,000 holy wells and at least…
This St. Brigid’s well differs from the others in a number of ways. It is one of the oldest wells rumored to have healing powers and the running sound of the…
The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland.
Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher - They run for about 9 miles. At their southern end, they rise 390 ft above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag's Head, and, 5 miles to the north.
Cliffs of Moher - The closest settlements are the villages of Liscannor 4 miles to the south, and Doolin 4 miles to the north.
The cliffs take their name from an old promontory fort called Mothar or Moher, which once stood on Hag's Head, the southernmost point of the cliffed coast, now…