Knockdrum Fort
So today was a very interesting adventure. We had already seen a Castle in Baltimore, and Harry Clarke windows in a church in Castletownshend and…
Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows
We made a special trip to Castletownsend on the southern coast of Ireland to see three of Harry Clarke’s magnificent stained glass windows. Harry Clarke…
Dun na Sean Castle in Baltimore
On this bright, windy morning we began our adventures in Baltimore on the southern coast of Ireland. We stumbled across Dun na Sean Castle which…
Kayaking on an Inland Sea
Lough Hyne is a picture perfect lake that is quite unique. It is closed off to the ocean and is fed by the tide twice…
Famine and Art in Skibbereen
Woke up today to pouring down rain so decided to go to the Skibbereen Heritage Center which was right across from our hotel. We weren’t…
The Church Restaurant, Skibbereen
The Church Restaurant is on the Main Street in Skibbereen. An upscale restaurant in a unique setting provides a venue for a wonderful dining experience.…
Bantry House and Gardens
Bantry House is located on the Wild Atlantic Way overlooking Bantry Bay in South western Ireland. It is not far from Glengarriff. It has one…
Kenmare Food and Drink
After a long day of touring some off the beaten track sites: Bonne Heritage Center; the Priest’s Leap; and VerArt we needed some sustenance. We…
VerArt near Kenmare
This stop was a lot of fun especially since it was unexpected. We followed signs to the VerArt Sculpture Garden from the Bonne Heritage Center.…
The Priest’s Leap
The Priest’s Leap is near Kenmare (relatively) and is really off the beaten track. The road is a boreen which means it is one lane…