There are few places in Ireland with a richer history than the Rock of Cashel . Situated at the edge of the town of Cashel, the rock is a huge outcropping on top of which rests a complex of old buildings situated some 60m (200ft)…
I remember being in Wales several times and looking across the sea to the west, thinking that I needed to get to Ireland. Well I finally made it, completing this journey with my brother on our annual “getaway trip”! It was a trip we really…
Named the Burren because of the barren rocks like these. They are home to hundreds of species of wildflowers ranging from arctic to Mediterranean species.
Details of the eroded rock formation just off shore
Steep, sheer cliffs dropping up to 700 feet to the ocean. The structure on the cliff top is O’Brien’s Tower
A beautiful and rugged coast, with dozens of prehistoric sites
More than 3000 years old, these stone dwellings still stand and often are still waterproof.
The ruins of a 16th century castle. Was fascinated by how extensively this vine covered the ruins
Views south towards the Beara peninsula. Lovely lush green scenery
A nearly 2000 year old stone fort, one of several in the region. Very impressive stone construction has lasted for thousands of years.
There are few places in Ireland with a richer history than the Rock of Cashel . Situated at the edge of the town of Cashel, the rock is a huge outcropping on top of which rests a complex of old buildings situated some 60m (200ft)…
I remember being in Wales several times and looking across the sea to the west, thinking that I needed to get to Ireland. Well I finally made it, completing this journey with my brother on our annual “getaway trip”! It was a trip we really…
Named the Burren because of the barren rocks like these. They are home to hundreds of species of wildflowers ranging
Details of the eroded rock formation just off shore
Steep, sheer cliffs dropping up to 700 feet to the ocean. The structure on the cliff top is O’Brien’s Tower
A beautiful and rugged coast, with dozens of prehistoric sites
More than 3000 years old, these stone dwellings still stand and often are still waterproof.
The ruins of a 16th century castle. Was fascinated by how extensively this vine covered the ruins
A nearly 2000 year old stone fort, one of several in the region. Very impressive stone construction has lasted for
