If a thin place is one where the veil between this world and the eternal world is "thin," then Beltany Stone Circle in County Donegal ranks as one of the …
Thin places
St. Columba and Glencolumbkille
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. …
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 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, …