On Sunday we visited Castletown House in Kildare, the weather was fantastic and the house is always intreating to visit. We did not have time to walk around the grounds this time, as we arrived later than intended, I am sure we will return to this wonderful location in the future. The hawthorn blooms smelt …
Corlea Trackway
I took a trip to Longford to see the Corlea Trackway. It was an interesting place and I would recommend people visiting it. Entrance to the site and the tour are both free. Our Guide Noel was so informative about the Trackway and the general area. It is only with the development of the Ancient …
Kilkenny Castle
A trip to Kilkenny Castle is always a fascinating thing to do, when we arrived there was a due for tickets, but, it moved quickly and we were soon enjoying the Castle. The staff were so helpful and informative. The Castle that we see today is an evolution of the original Castle, with various elements …
Ceide Fields
A local man, Patrick Caulfield discovered the Ceide Fields when he noticed piles of rocks which were uncovered as he cut away some peat for fuel. It was only when Patrick's son Seamus, having studied archaeology, began to investigate further, that Father and Son started to fully understand what they had found. Investigations revealed a complex of fields, houses and megalithic tombs concealed …
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