The Lost Town of Newtown Jerpoint
Nicholas Mosse Pottery Country Shop
A Visit to Kells Priory, County Kilkenny
Mention Kells to anyone visiting Ireland and their thoughts move immediately to the Book of Kells, now housed at Trinity College in Dublin. The famous book is associated with Kells, a heritage town in County Meath, not the beautiful medieval priory we visited in County Kilkenny. We first ‘discovered’ Kells in 2005, having gotten lost […]
Visiting Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny
Our first stop as we explored County Kilkenny was Jerpoint Abbey. Located near Thomastown, just south of Kilkenny, you really can’t miss it as it nestles up to a curve of the N9 (a major roadway). We received a great lesson on the history of Jerpoint Abbey from Sheila in the interpretive center- be sure to […]
2 Week Ireland Itinerary for Adventurous Families on a Budget
It can be tough to plan an Ireland itinerary for your family. So many places to see, so many things to do! In this article, written for Pit Stops for Kids, I created a 2 week Ireland itinerary designed for families who enjoy a little adventure- but need to stick to a budget. Ireland Road […]
