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 …
Cemeteries
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 …
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, …
Timoleague – Mystical Ruin on the Sea
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 …
Skibbereen Famine Cemetery – a thin place
Skibbereen was a hub of commerce in southern Ireland during the nineteenth century, with the River Ilen flowing through the town ending at the Baltimore Harbour …
Kilshannig – The North Side of Dingle Littered with Bones
Church Ruin sitting on Brandon Bay in Kilshannig One of the few places in Ireland I can photographically remember is Kilshannig, a small dilapidated village on …