Ireland Vacation – Buying an OPW Heritage Pass
It is rare for my family to visit Ireland and not buy an OPW (Office of Public Works) Heritage Card. The €90 family fee (2017) allows access into dozens of OPW Heritage Sites across Ireland. What Sites Can I Visit with the OPW Heritage Card? Some of the well known sites that are part of the […]
Get the Story on Athlone – an Irish Town in Two Counties
While I have driven through Athlone during my Ireland travels I can’t admit to spending much time in this Midland town so I wanted to do a bit of research before publishing the Storymap you see below. And while Athlone has much to recommend it – including the oldest pub in Europe and the annual RTÉ […]
Six reasons to love Boyle in County Roscommon
An article from Anna Marie Jehorek, author of The Cottage on Lough Key In County Roscommon tucked at the foot of the Curlew Mountains you’ll find Boyle. This charming town on the banks of the Boyle River is my grandfather’s hometown and holds a special place in my heart. I love spending time here and […]
Some of Ireland’s Hidden Treasures
Ireland is filled with fascinating castles, megalithic tombs and medieval forts. On our first trip as a family we visited Cahir Castle in Tipperary. Often overlooked as it is a mere 30 minutes from the wondrous Rock of Cashel, my family spent an amazing afternoon wandering through the castle, climbing the battlements and exploring the dungeon. The attached article […]
