A rocky expanse in County Clare, Ireland, known as the Burren, is home to a stately 5,000-year-old tomb that served as an active burial site for over 600 years. In the mid-1980s, an archaeologist named Ann Lynch excavated the striking stone structure that has captivated locals and travelers for centuries. In recent years, Poulnabrone Dolmen—as…
County Kerry, Ireland is a windswept coastal region that is home to rolling hills, verdant fields, and mysterious dry stone beehive huts of unknown origin. The rounded beehive huts of Fahan—which are known as clochan—are some of the most well-preserved in all of Ireland. Visitors can explore the domed stone dwellings of the Dingle Peninsula…
During the Bronze Age (1100-800 BC), a group of people known as Celts lived in Ireland. Celts believed that forces such as wind, rain, and even moonlight were associated with spirits that had the power to grant favors to humans—if said spirits were treated with respect. Bronze Age Celts built structures—such as stone circles that…
A trip to the Emerald Isle is nothing like you’ve done before. Even as you fly into Ireland, you can already see how great it is! There’s so much to see and do all over Ireland, and with Cork being the second largest city, you won’t be sorry you visited! But if you’ve never visited…
Dunluce Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland has been in the spotlight a great deal more than most medieval castles. Since its construction in the 1500s, Dunluce Castle has been featured on the inner sleeve of a Led Zeppelin album and on the wildly popular HBO show Game of Thrones. Dunluce Castle’s windswept clifftop location…
Ireland may be small in size, but it more than compensates with a plethora of charming qualities: hospitable locals, centuries of well-documented history, enchanting architecture, and seemingly endless landscapes. The weather may not be its strongest suit, but that’s not why people visit the Emerald Isle. Instead, they come for the dreamy, cloud-covered atmosphere that…
The verdant island of Ireland and North Ireland is a vacationer’s dream. The people are friendly, every view is replete with natural wonder, and there’s so much history to explore. Though the Irish countries are famously welcoming to tourists, there are some things specific to the place that you should know. Here are our five…
In the heart of County Clare’s Wild Atlantic Way, the striking Cliffs of Moher span across the North Clare coastline. Beginning at Doolin village, they rise to over 700 feet (213 meters), showcasing some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes. These awe-inspiring cliffs are a breathtaking natural wonder. The cliffs, known for their dramatic plunge into…
