Long neglected by most holidaymakers , County Cavan is slowly becoming more popular. Thanks to the redevelopment of the old Ballinamore-Ballyconnell Canal , linking the mighty Shannon waterway and Lough Erne this can be a wonderful way to visit County Cavan on Ireland tours. This new Shannon-Erne waterway weaves together streams , rivers , and lakesthrough 39 [...]
Bunratty Castle is just outside Limerick and worth a visit on any Ireland tours. If you are in the area it is a must see attraction. The little pub/restaurant beside it….known as “Durty Nellys” http://durtynellys.ie/contact/ Call into this pub on a Friday evening and there are often local singers joining in with the local pianist….all unrehearsed and [...]
Built in 300 B.C by queen Macha , Navan fort , is worth a visit on any Ireland tours. It is in County Armagh and rich with Irish history and folklore. Its dynasty held power for 700 years until defeated by the Collas brothers , who moved their power base back onto the hill at Armagh. A hundred [...]
Newry is largely considered at the main crossing point from North to South or vice versa. But if you are on Ireland tours there are a few hidden gems in Newry. Firstly you have the Catholic Cathedral which looks bland from the outside but has a most interesting interior. The Town Hall is also worth a look as [...]
On any Ireland tours we strongly recommend that you see the North Coast in all its glory. On the coast road is the lively market town of Ballycastle. The town sits at the mouth of the two northernmost Antrim glens , Glenshesk and Glentaisie. There is a beautiful marina and some great local pubs. There are also [...]
If you are planning any visits in 2012 book early for our Belfast tours ……and beyond !! With the Titanic anniversary (100 years since the tragedy) , and the opening of the new Museum plus the Irish Open Golf Competition. Add to that the Olympics , and people touring Ireland as an extra , and it is a [...]