scenic drives ireland

One of the mot significant prehistoric cemeteries in Europe. Despoiled by quarrying over many years, the remaining monuments consist mostly of dolmens and small passage tombs. Now under the protection of the office of Public Works, which provides a guide service during the summer months, the preservation of these remarkable stones is ensured....

The River Lee, is the subject of the song that is regarded as Cork's anthem. For the Lee drive, leave the city by the "straight Road" to Carrigrohnae and cross the river to its northern bank. Approaching Macroom you'll see on your left the striking ruin of Carrigadrohid Castle on its island site, which you can approach by a quaint old bridge.

Of the two roads westward out of Macroom, one goes to Killarney via a fine route over the Derrynasagart Mountains. The landscape gradually...

Ireland's most northerly point lies in the Republic on this ragged triangular headland, not in Northern Ireland as most people would expect. Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly virtually isolate Inishowen from the rest of the county. The interior is a mix of low white farms and cottages huddling roped against the wind, and grand brown mountains rising toward Slieve Snaght. The scenic 160km route around the edge of Inishowen takes in Malin Head, castles, churches, High Crosses and pre-Christian antiq...

Set in a serene area, this bungalow in situated beside Bloomfield Hotel & Leisure Centre & Mullingar golf course. Lough Ennell is just a 5 minute drive away....

There are three scenic routes into the Barony of Erris - from Westport, from Ballina via Ballycastle and the famous Ceide Fields along the R314 or from Ballina via the main route the N59. Travelling along the N59 the immense beauty of the largest, living, breathing, unspoilt bogland in Europe will greet your arrival. Stop off at the impressive Bellacorick Bog Train and treat yourself to a unique guided tour of Ireland's first wind farm. The Musical Bridge at Belacorick is another original...

"From Dublin's magnificent southern coastline through the wooded hills of Wicklow. Visit the splendour of the Powerscourt Gardens and the historic monastic site of Glendalough. View the prehistoric Browneshill Dolmen in Carlow and explore the medieval city of Kilkenny."...

"From rock strewn desolation to wooded glens and luxuriant gardens warmed by the Gulf Stream: the coastline of the Beara Peninsula twists 'round creeks, sandy bays, harbours and headlands, luring the traveller to fresh discoveries"...

The scenic Bishop's Road across Binevenagh mountain is joined from the A2 north of Limavady by taking the B201 for a mile and then turning left. The Earl Bishop built the road to improve access to Limavady from his palace at Downhill. After 5 miles stop at the Bishop's View for the panorama over the plain. A lovely 7 mile golden strand sweeps round to Magilligan Point where where a martello tower, built in Napolonic days, commands the approach to Lough Foyle. Swirling air currents around the poi...

The Blackwater is Munster's major river, and the second largest in Ireland. It rises in remote mountainy country on the borders of Cork and Kerry, and flows for 136 km through a wooded limestone valley, turning sharply south towards the end to reach the sea at Youghal. The river banks are punctuated by historic castles and great estates.

Starting at the old fishing port of Youghal, follow the little roads on the West side of the estuary, stopping briefly to look at the ruined Molana...

The southern thumb of Offaly, incorporating the neat villages of Dunkerrin, Moneygall, and Shinrone, is Ely O'Carroll land, an area rich in history. Mount Saint Joseph Abbey is on the road to Roscrea. This Cistercian Abbey has a renowned guesthouse where visitors are always welcome. It is a gret place to relax and ponder on the meaning of life. The monks invite the public to join with them in the Daily Offices. From the Monastery, as Mount Saint Joseph is locally called, we travel along...