Mike Croghan who runs Rathcroghan Tours gave some beautiful commentary when we asked him "What is a Thin Place?" The 2:57 video below is part of that response …
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Boa Island and Caldragh Cemetery – the Janus FigureSZ C
This two faced Janus figure has been watching the sun rise and set over Boa Island for several thousand years. He's about four feet high and is perched in a …
Rathcroghan – Royal Site in Tulsk – County Roscommon
Guest blogger for this post is Mike Croghan, owner of Rathcroghan Tours. He's from Bellanagare in County Roscommon. Mike is an artist as well as a guide will b …
Our Lady of Knock – Apparitions in County Mayo
On a rainy Thursday evening, August 21, 1879, in the small village of Knock, located in the Northwestern part of Ireland in County Mayo several villagers saw …
Corcomroe Abbey – Monastic Ruins in The Burren
County Clare is one the most visited areas on tours of Ireland, and the Burren is a worthy destination for any traveler to the West. The Poulnabrone Dolmen, …
Newgrange – Meet Me Here at the Winter Solstice
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 …
Uragh Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula – Enchanting
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, …