Of all the Famine Memorials I've seen in Ireland, the one in Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands is the most moving. Life-size sculptures of gaunt, l …
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Lacknacoo and the Stone of Sorrows
Lay Your Troubles Down on the Stone of Sorrows at Lacknacoo Wouldn't it be great to dump your sorrows somewhere, or cast your worries off onto a rock you could …


Muckross Abbey and its Ancient Yew Tree – Killarney
Muckross Abbey is a Thin Place Muckross Abbey is one of Ireland’s most evocative monastic ruins — a hauntingly beautiful Franciscan friary tucked into a wooded …


Blog Posts, Books, Featured, Reviews /
Best Ireland Guidebooks
Our picks for Best Ireland Guidebooks After reviewing 12 general travel guidebooks on Ireland from publishers that included Insights Guides, Moon Guides, …


Drive Around Dingle – Slea Head
Treat Yourself to One of the Most Scenic Drives in Ireland - Slea Head One of the most scenic drives in Europe is the Dingle drive around Slea Head - the …


The Art of Pilgrimage
The Art of Pilgrimage The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred by Phil Cousineau Phil Cousineau's "The Art of Pilgrimage" is a masterpiece that combines …


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The Spiritual Power of the Stonehenge Preseli Bluestone
The Spiritual Power of the Stonehenge Preseli Bluestone Deep within the heart of the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales, lies a source of mystical energy …




