Many travelers make it a point to include Kilkenny Castle, and the community surrounding it, in their tour of Ireland. Killkenny City is about a two-hour drive from Dublin and is known as the medieval capital of the country. Kilkenny Castle: Medieval capital of Ireland The castle was built in...

Your whole family will enjoy a trip to the historic Rock of Cashel in Ireland. It is located above the town of Cashel in County Tipperary. It is one of the most historic and spectacular heritage sites in Ireland. Guide to visiting the Rock of Cashel in Ireland Cashel is one hour by car from...

Like an irritable leprechaun, Northern Ireland should not be overlooked or written simply because of its size. More than just a one-city destination, Northern Ireland is a compact and manageable destination that offers travellers scenic, historical and cultural treasures much greater than its...

Like the soaring ship building cranes constructed during the height of The Troubles in the 1970's, or today's Big Wheel, optimism and civic pride are sky high in Northern Ireland's capital and largest city. Some ten years after the peace process began in earnest, a new generation of young...

Among the most beautiful places in the world is Killarney, Ireland. Even the most experienced traveler will put Killarney on the list of most spectacular places on earth. Killarney offers the opportunity to experience the mystery, the magic, the history and the majesty of Ireland. If you are...

Castle doors suddenly slam shut. Swift winds tear through guest rooms on otherwise calm nights. Terrifying wails are heard from deep within castles. The reason for these events? Ghosts. Their spirits have been haunting some castles in Ireland for hundreds of years. If you are brave enough, you...

Have you ever dreamed about living in a castle? Have you imagined waking up in the morning and feeling like royalty? Well, consider making that dream a reality! Finding Irish castles for sale is possible. By following the suggestions I collected on my most recent trip to Ireland, you can purchase...

Many of us have had to dip into our vacation budget this year and do not plan on taking one in a while - but that was then. Most people do not know how inexpensive vacations are both for the holidays and next year. The costs of picture perfect getaways are at an all time low.  Being a travel...

If you're looking for a fun and festive last minute destination for your Christmas or New Years holidays this season, look to Ashford Castle in Ireland for traditional Irish celebrations, warmth and relaxation all at once.  Ireland's Ashford Castle is set on 350 acres in County Mayo, on the...

The Military Road weaves its way through the rugged Wicklow Mountains south of Dublin. A thin ribbon of asphalt the only visible sign of mans intervention in the purple, heather clad landscape. The road was quite a feat of engineering when constructed by the British Redcoats in the aftermath of...