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We consider it our duty to make sure your experience of Ireland is the most welcoming you get on all your travels. Of course everywhere else you go in the world the locals are friendly and want to show off their country, but we go that extra mile. Whenever you meet an Irishman (or girl), there will be that cheeky sparkle in their eyes that tells you to expect the unexpected!
Our Irish adventures are shamelessly good fun or as we say over here, ‘great craic’. We also like to get out there and do stuff. You’ll explore Pagan tombs, medieval castles and cross a 30 metre high rope-bridge over the sea. There’s our turbulent past to explore from mass migration through the centuries to the recent ‘Troubles ‘of Northern Ireland. But at the end of an active day stretching your legs through Ireland’s countryside and its forty shades of green, there’s some good times to be had at a place central to much of our culture – the pub! Imagine downing creamy ‘pints of the black stuff’ with the locals as they start up their fiddles, flutes and guitars and show you just how we like to party! You may even hear the odd story told over a pint that will leave you spellbound… |
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It’s stone formations include, stalactites, stalagmites, calcite columns and one of Europe’s finest Columns the inspiring “Tower of Babel” formation which stands 30 feet high. Discovered in 1833, it has a constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius all year round. Total length of the cave system is 3km.
The current structure dates back to the 15th century and is surrounded by beautiful lush gardens. The castle is steeped in history. The Dungeon is based under the castle tower where you will find dark and eerie passages leading to what was believed to be the castle prison.Walk up and down the Wishing steps backwards making a wish and the wish will come true within a year and get the “gift of the gab” by kissing the Blarney Stone.
The cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most stunning sites. The cliffs stretch for 8km & rise up to 214 metres above the Atlantic Ocean and on a clear day you can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. These cliffs are home to one of the major colonies of cliff seabirds in Ireland. At the top end of the Cliffs you’ll find the O’Brien’s tower built in 1835 by Cornelius O’Brien which offers the best view out to the Atlantic. The new eco friendly visitor centre is sunken into the cliff and houses the Atlantic Edge Exhibition café and restaurant.
Inis Mór meaning “big Island” is one of the most popular of the Aran Islands. Gaelic is still spoken on the island and with over 50 monuments of Christian, pre Christian and Celtic mythological heritage there is plenty to see. The world heritage site of Dun Aonghasa Fort a 300 foot cliff that spans the entire western part of island is a must see. The island itself has miles of manmade rock walls and was the setting for the film Man of Aran. Hire a bike, coach or horse & cart to explore this fantastic Island and secluded beaches.
Dunluce Castle is precariously perched on the North Antrim Coast so much so that in 1639 part of the castle fell into the sea killing seven cooks. It is a late 16th early 17th century castle and has been privy to a number of seiges and battles. The architecture of the castle over the years has been influenced by Norman, Scottish, English and Europeans and is fascinating to wander round.
This world heritage site has over 40,000 hexagonal columns surrounding the Causeway. Walk among these ancient columns’ and discover the Organ, Chimney & Wishing Chair. These amazing rock formations are surrounded by myths and legends.
The Carrick – a –Rede Rope Bridge crosses a 30m deep and 20m wide chasm. The rope bridge, originally built by salmon fishermen and consisting of a single hand rail, would haul their catch back from the island over this precarious rope bridge.
In 2000 the National Trust replaced this with the now 2 handed railed bridge allowing tourists to make their way over to the island and enjoy the fantastic views.
Clonmacnoise is an early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid 6th century on the banks of the river Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches, round tower and Celtic high crosses.
The monastic settlement had been destroyed by fire at least 13 times and attacked many more and each time the monks re-built. However in 1552 the English Garrison in Athlone reduced it to ruin and for the next 300 years there were no monasteries in Ireland.
There is so much history here it is worth while watching the video in the visitor centre to get an overall understanding and don't forget to test out the whispering arch!
If there is one thing the Irish do well, it's the pub and 'trad session'. Whether singing, dancing, tin whistles or fiddles, everyone takes part. The home of the trad session is County Clare and it's here we invite you to our very own where you'll get the chance to play a few Irish instuments, learn a jig or Irish song. Now that's 'great craic'