Ireland

The name Longford, Ireland, refers to both a county in the Irish Midlands and to a town, which is the administrative capital of the country. Longford itself is in the... keep reading →

Dublin was originaly ruled by the Norse from 841 to 999, when it was sacked by Brian Boru the king of Cashel; then invaded by the Normans - from Wales - 1169-1172. Dublin,... keep reading →

Among the amazing sights in Western Ireland (County Galway, County Clare, The Burrens and Connemara) are Dunguaire Castle, Poulnabrone dolmen, Cliffs of Moher, Leamanagh... keep reading →

This Hub is about where and what places you can visit in the northwest of Ireland. Places like Slieve League, Donegal Castle, Benbulben, Sligo,Yeats Country, etc. keep reading →

Newgrange (Bru na Boinne) is a 5,000 years old burial mound, the best preserved prehistoric site in western Europe, is a must see for Irish visitors. Its entrance way to the... keep reading →

This stone monument in Cork City (Irish: Corcaigh ), Ireland, which recently recently underwent refurbishment, is situated at Grand Parade (Irish: Sráid an Chapaill Bhuí... keep reading →

Irish Castles from the medieval era, how they were built and famous castles like Blarney, Dublin, Trim and Adare. keep reading →

Shamrock There is a lot of horticultural stuff written on the web about the Shamrock and attempts to identify which species of clover is actually the ‘true Shamrock'. I... keep reading →

A day exploring Inis Mór, Aran Islands Weather can do strange things to people, especially if the weather is good and you live in Ireland. It was April, and despite not... keep reading →

I think College Green (Irish: Faiche an Choláiste ) in Ireland's capital, Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath ) is a very special spot. It is where two remarkable... keep reading →