Here is a list books I found helpful in giving a good overall background of the southwestern region or understanding the sites we'll be traveling to on the …
Thin Places Blog
Images in the Landscape Tour
The Images in the Landscape tour of thin places in the West of Ireland starts in two days, but the complete journey includes the anticipation that comes before …
St. Gobnait’s Holy Well – Ballyvourney
In the early 6th century when Gobnait fled her home in County Clare, she went to Inis Oírr. We don’t know why she fled, only that she believed she would find re …
The Mystical Faces of Harry Clarke in Dingle
Harry Clarke - Icons in Stained Glass Harry Clarke,famous for his stunning stained glass windows scattered all over Ireland, crafted a series of windows …
More Books to Read Before Travel to Ireland
Here are more books to read before you travel to Ireland. This is the second post in a series and picks up from the first batch of book suggestions. These …
12 Pictures that Will Make You Want to Tour Ireland
Ireland and its thin places have such a draw for those interested in traveling a bit deeper into the landscape. Here are 12 pictures that show some of these …
Glasnevin Cemetery – Memories in Stone
Some believe that stones and trees hold on to the memories of a place. I believe that's true. The stones in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin go on forever. Over 1.5 …