What is the best time of the year to visit Ireland? When it comes to exploring the beautiful landscapes of Ireland, one topic that's always on everyone's lips is the weather. The Irish weather has quite the reputation for being variable, known for its knack of squeezing all four seasons into a single day. It
From stunning national parks and heritage sites to road trip routes, these are the top easygoing activities during springtime in Ireland. With bookings for our 2024 tours already piling up, we just can't help but look forward to springtime in Ireland. As the weary winter starts to drift away, the days get longer, and the
Ireland is a land of ancient mysticism and great legends. You don't have to wander far to stumble across spiritual forces beyond earthly reasoning. These are the ten most spooky sights in Ireland to discover. Ireland is a hotbed of supernatural sightings and paranormal activity. Only further hammered home by our love of storytelling and native folklore, there's nowhere more spooky to explore than Ireland in the autumn and wintertime. Whether you're seeking to soak up the atmosphere of an abandoned asylum or want to delve deep into the dark history of one of Ireland's great houses, you've come to the right place. These are the most haunted places in Ireland to discover. 1. Belvelly Castle, County Cork Lady Margaret was a vein beauty courted by many men. She, however, wouldn't settle. Margaret eventually lost her looks when starved into submission for an entire year by Clon de Courcy. She finally decided to give in to Courcy, but on seeing her unfavourable appearance after a year of imprisonment, he rejected her, and in a fit of anger she smashed all of her mirrors. Today, she can still be found roaming the halls in search of her lost love and looks. 2. Ballinagarde House, County Limerick Ballinagarde House was once a house of great significance. Built by John Croker in 1774, the home housed a family, who, due to bankruptcy, was not able to retain its impressive upkeep. Today, it is a shell of its former self. According to legend, however, a mysterious man on horseback was once welcomed into the home on a dark wintry night for a warm meal and some Irish hospitality. When he fell into a deep slumber, it is said that a servant kindly removed his boots only to find the Devil's hooves! 3. Charles Fort,
Ireland is a land of ancient mysticism and great legends. You don’t have to wander far to stumble across spiritual forces beyond earthly reasoning. These are the ten most spooky sights in Ireland to discover. Ireland is a hotbed of supernatural sightings and paranormal activity. Only further hammered home by our love of storytelling and
Strewn across the landscape are endless sights to see on the Emerald Isle. While they may be known for their beauty or photo-worthy backdrops, stories of the past are often left untold. This is secret Ireland: ten things you probably didn't know about Ireland's most popular attractions. Ireland is known around the world as a place of natural beauty and wild mysticism. Its natural and heritage attractions are some of the most awe-inspiring, and each year, crowds of tourists come from far and wide to taste a slice of Irish life. While there are a heap of well-known and truly memorable attractions to see, many of these boast merits that often go unmentioned – their dramatic pasts and spellbinding myths – to name but a couple. In this article, we round up ten of Ireland's majestic must-sees and uncover some of the untold stories surrounding these famous sites. These are ten things you probably didn't know about Ireland's most popular attractions. 1. Giant's Causeway, County Antrim Many are drawn to the Giant's Causeway due to its unique natural beauty. The 40,000 or so interlocking basalt columns which jut from the land and slowly fade into the sea are a sight, no doubt. But one of the facts about this Irish attraction you probably didn't know is that as per Celtic folklore, Finn McCool tore up chunks of the land and flung them into the sea to bridge the gap between Ireland and Scotland – where his nemesis Benandonner resided. 2. Ross Castle, County Meath For many, Ross Castle is yet another scenic stop along the tourist trail through County Meath. But did you know that this site boasts a dark and disturbing past? It is known to be one of the most haunted places in all of Ireland. Those keen
Strewn across the landscape are endless sights to see on the Emerald Isle. While they may be known for their beauty or photo-worthy backdrops, stories of the past are often left untold. This is secret Ireland: ten things you probably didn’t know about Ireland’s most popular attractions. Ireland is known around the world as a
