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Great names and real hidden gems on any Ireland tours that take you to Fermanagh and Enniskillen. Monea Castle is a particularly fine example of a Planters castle , built around 1618. It is a the end of a beautiful tree lined lane and bears the signs of Scottish influence in its design. It has similar [...]
Set on the banks of the tranquil River Barrow , between Portarlington and Monasterevin , the ivy clad ruins of Lea Castle , with its towered keep and outer walls leading down to the river , is an impressive sight. It is a real hidden gem on any Ireland tours. The castle dates back to the thirteenth [...]
We planned and undertook a tour with two lovely ladies from Chile in July 2011. They kindly sent us some awesome photographs whic we have shared on the blog. Our Belfast tours and Ireland tours are “simply the best” !!!! We can build in the must see attractions with the hidden gems. And we make sure that you [...]
A 16th Century Castle worth visiting on any tours of Ireland. It is a real hidden gem. It was built as a comfortable and defensible residence for Adam Loftus , Lord Chancellor of Ireland , Archbishop of Dublin and founder of Trinity College. The Castle was remodelled in the late 18th Century and has fine interiors by [...]
A great family day out on tours of Ireland. The Demesne , pronounced Domain , consists of the lands held by an estate for its own use and occupation , incorporating gardens , farmlands , woods and buildings. The Castle is the home of the Parsons family , Earls of Rosse. The Demesne evolved from the parkland [...]
Knappogue Castle is Quin , County Clare …. a hidden gem …. and well worth a look on any tours of Ireland. Built by the McNamara clan, Knappogue Castle was occupied by Cromwell’s soldiers in 1641, but later returned to the McNamara family. In 1855 the castle was aquired by Lord Dunboyne. In the 1900’s Knappogue fell into [...]