Adare – One of Ireland's Most Picturesque Villages

Adare is Designated as a Heritage Town by the Irish Government: Adare is one of Ireland's prettiest villages and a major tourist destination on many sightseeing tours of Ireland's south-west. Situated on the Maigue river, a tributary of the Shannon river, Adare's existence dates back at least to the early 13th century.  Its Gaelic name 'Ath Dara' means the 'ford of the oak' - from the combination of water and woodland. Our first visit to Adare some nine years ago was very brief and we … [Read more...]

Tour Routes in Ireland

Where to go on your Irish trip A Suggested Route for a Comprehensive Irish Tour Ireland has more than enough places of interest to stand on its own as a tour destination, but it is often combined with England and/or Scotland in Europe tour itineraries. The following tour route is pretty comprehensive and would take around 21 days including a couple in Dublin, but you could do it faster (conceivably) or slower (preferably). Note: links to the towns go to photo albums … [Read more...]