Deer at Irish National Stud
Visiting Kilkenny Castle – Updated
Our tour with IrishTourism.com began in Kilkenny and we couldn’t leave without revisiting the castle, where quite a bit has changed since our first visit to Kilkenny Castle in 2008. The biggest change is that my children are older. While they still loved the play area on the grounds, they also enjoyed walking the many […]
Be Sure to Visit the Irish National Stud
Horse racing is the sport of Kings, and the birthline of many winners of races across the world can be traced to the Irish National Stud in County Kildare. Only 30 miles from Dublin, the National Stud is a terrific first stop if you’ve just arrived in Ireland, or a great final day exploration […]
Exploring Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey may just be the most photographed building in all of Ireland. This romantic castle, nestled at the base of a mountain on the edge of a glistening lake in the wilds of Connemara is the epitome of a fairy tale castle. The Tale of Kylemore Abbey A hunting lodge once stood in the Kylemore Valley at […]
Birr Castle Demense – Ireland’s “Green Jewel”
When planning a family vacation in Ireland, most people think of the history and the landscape. Few think of science. Yet, that is exactly what you will find at Birr Castle Demense in County Offaly- a world of science spread across the estate of the Earls of Rosse. Visiting Birr Castle Demense Birr Castle is […]
