I really do hate crowded, noisy, expensive, modern cities with lots of traffic! Galway is all of those things. But…
Category: Ireland Cities and Towns
Cities and towns on the Island of Ireland
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…
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…
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…
If you drive across the island on the motorway from Dublin to Galway on your tour of Ireland, you will…
Portlaoise is one of those small Irish towns that are particularly important – for the local inhabitants. Probably less so…
Enniskillen is located in Northern Ireland. To be more precise, it lies in the middle of a fantastic, extensive lake…