Muckross Abbey is a Thin Place Muckross Abbey is one of Ireland’s most evocative monastic ruins — a hauntingly beautiful Franciscan friary tucked into a wooded …
County Kerry
Drive Around Dingle – Slea Head
Treat Yourself to One of the Most Scenic Drives in Ireland - Slea Head One of the most scenic drives in Europe is the Dingle drive around Slea Head - the …
The Man in the Sand in the Shadow of Mount Brandon
A Man in the Sand Appears on the Beach near Mount Brandon in Dingle On a dreary February day many years ago, I was traveling alone in Ireland, …
Top Books to Read on Southwestern Ireland
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 …
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 …
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, …
Mount Brandon – Named for St. Brendan
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 A …