Glencolumkille is a rural parish in southwest County Donegal. It is most known for its pilgrimage that honors the patron saint and protector of Donegal, St. …
Thin places
Ardboe – Mystical Site on Enchanted Lough Neagh
ARDBOE or Ard Bó - a thin place in County Tyrone. In Irish the name means Height of the Cow. The Ardboe high cross stands 18 feet high on the shores of Lough N …
Boa Island and Caldragh Cemetery – the Janus Figure
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, …
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, …