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We tend to get a lot of emails from tourists asking where to go in Ireland for the best views. One of the places that I tend to recommend first is Coumshingaun in County Waterford. It’s on the Coumshingaun Lake Walkthat you’ll see the view in the photo above all for yourself. There are a few different walks that you can do here. The full walk takes...
The chances are you’ll have heard of Dursey Islandin Cork (yep, it’s the island that’s accessible via a little cable car). Dursey Island is situated at the southwestern tip of the magnificent Beara Peninsula in the even-more-mighty region of West Cork. Off the western point of the island stands three rocks: Cow Rock, Bull Rock and Calf Rock. Bull R...
Although it’s frequently referred to as ‘the Serpent’s Lair’ and ‘the Wormhole’ the real name of our next spot is ‘Poll na bPeist’. It’s located on Inis Mor – the largest of the three Aran Islandsoff the coast of Galway. Now, while the finely-cut edges in the photos above look like they were cut with some enormous tool, the Wormhole was actually fo...
Scrabo Towerin Newtownards in Down was built in the 19th century and it’s what we call a ‘Folly’. A ‘Folly’ is a structure that has been built mainly for decoration, but its design suggests that it has some other grand purpose. You’ll find it in Scrabo Country Park and those that climb the hill will be treated to incredible views over Strangford Lo...
The cliffs near Loop Head Lighthouseare, in my opinion, one of the best places to visit in Ireland. Few visit the spectacular cliffs at Kilbha. And that’s what makes them that little bit more special. I’ve been 5 or 6 times and it’s rare that you’ll ever meet more than a handful of people. Places like the cliffs at Kilbaha are up there with the bes...
Dunmore Caveis another of the more unique places to visit in Ireland and you’ll find it tucked away in Kilkenny. Some of the earliest mentions of this place date back to the 9th-century, where it’s referred to as one of the ‘Darkest places in Ireland’. Dunmore Cave has a history darker than its deepest depths. Records from the 17th-century Annals o...
You’ll find one of the more unique castles in Irelandin Roscommon on the beautiful Lough Key, not far from the town of Boyle. Stretching around 10km across and forming a rough circular shape, Lough Key boasts 30 plus islands scattered throughout its chilly waters. One of these islands is aptly named ‘Castle Island’ and it’s here that you’ll find th...
The wonderfully unique Doon Fortin Donegal is a Western Stone Fort at the centre of Loughadoon, near Narin and Portnoo. The fort has been linked with two families: the Breslin’s and the O’Boyle’s. It’s said that the Breslin’s occupied it from the 5th century, while the O’Boyle’s held it until it fell into disrepair. Although Doon Fort is situated o...
Many of the best places to visit in Ireland, in our opinion, can be found on Ireland’s west coast. However, few boast a past like the Caves of Keash in County Sligo. The caves here form an ancient passage tomb cluster that are believed to predate the Pyramids of Egypt by a staggering 500-800 years! Geological inspections took place during the 1900s...
A lot of people mistake the Slieve League Cliffs in Donegal as the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. The cliffs at Slieve League are the highest cliffs on the island of Ireland. The highest cliffs in Ireland are the ones at Croaghaun, and can be found on Achill Islandin Mayo where they stand at an impressive 688 metres (2,257 ft). Interestingly enough...
Discover the best places to visit in Ireland that are often overlooked by tourists, from haunted castles and hidden caves to stunning islands and lakes. Explore the map and photos of these hidden gems and get tips on how to reach them.
Sep 13, 2022 · Discover Ireland's natural beauty, historic ruins, and fairytale-like quality away from the crowds. Explore the oldest lighthouse, the most haunted castle, the tallest cliffs, and more hidden gems in Ireland by car or ferry.
- Caves of Kesh, County Sligo, Ireland. Ireland may be small but we sure do have a lot of amazing hidden gems to explore and first on the list is none other than the wonderful Caves of Kesh in County Sligo.
- Doolough Valley, County Mayo, Ireland. Mayo is a bit of a weird County. I can not wrap my head around why it is not mentioned more in Ireland guidebooks.
- Ballysaggart Towers, County Waterford, Ireland. Ballysaggart Towers is one of those gems that I kind of just ended up visiting on a whim. We ended up passing by the beautiful town of Lismore (Which I will discuss a little later in this post).
- Wormhole, Inis Mór, County Galway, Ireland. Next on the list of Ireland secret places is the Wormhole located on Inis Mór Island in County Galway. Now, I must admit, the Wormhole has grown in popularity in recent years due to the Red Bull Cliff Diving Championship held in 2014.
Hidden Ireland is delighted to present its stunning collection of privately owned historic houses and country house accommodation. Located in beautiful countryside locations, our luxury, bespoke country house B&Bs offer a top-quality vacation experience with unmistakable character and charm.
Hidden Ireland is a unique organisation offering the more adventurous visitor a chance to sample traditional hospitality and excellent food in a way not usually experienced by the average tourist. Tourism board approved, our houses are not just hotels or guest houses.
Jun 18, 2023 · There’s an hidden Ireland, off the beaten path, that most people don’t even know exists. From ancient forts to spectacular rural scenes, some of the best places to visit in Ireland are “secret” and can be found only if you know where to look.
