Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446. The famous Blarney Stone is among the machicolations of the castle.
Charleville Castle
One might expect Charleville Castle to be in Charleville in County Cork but it's actually nearly 100 miles away in county Offaly near the town of Tullamore. It's a Gothic Style Castle but on approach many visitors get reminded of "Little Tin Soldiers".
Kilkenny is a Medieval Town in the Southeast Ireland. Its majestic Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195 by the Norman occupiers. Kilkenny has deep religious roots and many well-preserved churaftedrches and monasteries including the imposing the 13th Century Saint Canice's Cathedral and the Black Abbey Dominican Priory.
Kilbeggan Distillery
Discover real artisanal Irish whiskey distilling at Kilbeggan Distillery - the oldest distillery in Ireland, dating back to 1757. See for yourself the traditional method of mashing in oak mash tuns, fermenting in Oregon pine vats and the new Kilbeggan malt spirit flowing from the 180-year-old pot still.
New Grange - Brú na Bóinne
As you wait in the darkness of Newgrange passage tomb, on the same spot where an ancient people stood more than 5,000 years ago, the first rays of the winter solstice sun glide in to light up the ancient burial chamber.
The Rock of Cashel is also known as Saint Patrick's Rock and it is reputed that Saint Patrick converted King Aenghus to Christianity here in the 5th Century.
Countless visitors, over the centuries, have gazed in awe at the majesty and mystery of the Giants Causeway. The Causeway is situated on one of Europe's most magnificent coastlines its unique rock formations have, for countless years, stood as a natural defense against many fierce Atlantic storms.
"Paul seemed to know just the right amount of time to stop and see things and was very knowledgable and interesting. Even though we had a long day, we wish it lasted longer and felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend when he dropped us off."
Beanie, New York, USA