I really do hate crowded, noisy, expensive, modern cities with lots of traffic! Galway is all of those things. But…
Category: Ireland Places by Region
Places of interest and sightseeing by region or area
Tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way usually bypasses Limerick. Very few people realise, however, what they’re missing out on. Let’s…
Is that an ‘appropriate’ way of expressing myself for a reputable travel blog? It doesn’t really matter, because, firstly, this…
The River Shannon is not only Ireland’s longest river, but was also its lifeblood for many years. On the northern…
Have you ever heard of Dungarvan? No? You’re not the only one, because this pretty little harbour town on Ireland’s…
That’s exactly the question I’ve asked myself several times – only to carry on driving every time. But this time,…
I’ve met lots of travellers from Europe and America who’ve told me about Ballina. Usually with eyes sparkling with excitement…
Ports are fascinating. Old and new, history and the present, the gateway to the world… In recent times, they have…
You’ve probably heard of Waterford as one of Ireland’s oldest cities, founded by the Vikings. But did you also know…
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true: for years we’ve lived barely more than half an hour’s drive from this…
So which is it, Londonderry or Derry? Both! It’s a bit awkward to pronounce, but it’s very historical and politically…
At first glance, Belfast is a modern city. Not particularly pretty, in my opinion.At second glance, however, Belfast offers many…