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Newgrange – Meet Me Here at the Winter Solstice

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Newgrange passage tomb in the Boyne Valley – County Meath, Ireland is the oldest, fully in-tact building in Ireland, and probably in western Europe. According to Mary Gibbons who offers excellent tours of Newgrange, the tomb dates back 5000 years, … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Harry Clarke in Dingle

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

The Dingle Peninsula in Ireland’s south west corner is a magical place.  Everyone knows that.  But apart from the well-known sites like Slea Head, Gallarus Oratory, the Blasket Island, bee hive huts, and Mount Brandon there are hidden jewels often … Continue reading →

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Uragh Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula – Enchanting

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

The Beara Peninsula which straddles Counties Cork and Kerry has some of the most mystical sites in Ireland scattered over its terrain.  The Uragh Stone Circle, not too far off the main road from Kenmare to Ardgroom is one such … Continue reading →

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Timoleague – Mystical Ruin on the Sea

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Along the road between Kinsale and Clonakilty, near Courtmacsherry is the village of Timoleague which is dominated by the great seaside abbey ruin, a remnant of a 13th century Franciscan Friary.  The abbey is built on the site of a … Continue reading →

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Adding an Optional Day of Fishing to Thin Places Tour

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Dan Burgoyne has decided to lead a deep sea excursion off the coast of Kinsale on the third day of the tour – Wednesday, May 15th. This is slated as a FREE DAY. Fishing, and Whale Watching will be one … Continue reading →

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Drombeg Stone Circle – County Cork

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

The area in southwest Ireland – West Cork and much of Kerry – has  over 100 prehistoric stone circles.  What was the purpose of these circles and how were they used?  One can only speculate.  Reading the seasons, sacred worship, … Continue reading →

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Athassel Priory – Golden, Co. Tipperary

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

A few miles southwest of Cashel in County Tipperary lies the ruins of Athassel Priory, a 13th century monastery on about 4 acres of land.  The ruins are haunting when viewed from the road.  It’s a very thin place. The … Continue reading →

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What’s the Deal With Thin Places?

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

In a a phone interview last week, I was asked, “What’s the deal with thin places?”  I was being interviewed by a journalist covering business, and the focus of the article was to be using social media to grow a … Continue reading →

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Mount Brandon – Named for St. Brendan

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

St. Brendan, one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, was a holy man and a navigator.  He was born and raised in the Dingle area, and  ordained a priest in 512 AD.  Brendan  was  founder of several monastic settlements in … Continue reading →

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Drive Around Dingle – Slea Head

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

One of the most scenic drives in Europe is the drive around the western tip of the Dingle Peninsula where glimpses of Slea Head and the Blasket Islands provide stunning sea views. My favorite part of the drive is just … Continue reading →

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