The drive from Cork City to Bantry is just over an hour and 30 minutes (85 km) without stops, and it follows the N22 and the R586. But, I highly recommend making a few stops to break up the journey as there are some lovely spots along this drive – such as Farran Woods and…
Nestled in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny City (of course) stands as a testament to the city’s rich history and architectural grandeur. My recent visit to this enchanting landmark was a journey through time, offering me a glimpse into Ireland’s medieval past. On your visit to this majestic structure, dating…
The drive from Cork City to Kilkenny is just under two hours (154 km) without stops, and it follows the M8 motorway for most of the way. But, I highly recommend making a few stops to break up the journey as there are some pretty epic places along this drive – such as Cahir Castle…
Drombeg Stone Circle (aka the Druid’s Altar), which dates back to the Bronze Age, is a worthy stop in West Cork. It’s next to the lovely town of Glandore, and it’s well-known as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. This ancient site dates back to the Bronze Age, around 1100 – 800…
Often overshadowed by its much more famous neighbour, The Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle in the town of Cahir in County Tipperary remains a bit of a hidden gem. And I’ll be honest, I preferred it to the Rock of Cashel because it’s quieter, less windy (it can get very windy at ‘The Rock’), and…
As a mom of two young daughters, I’m constantly searching for exceptional family-friendly hotels where we can take a brief break from our everyday routine. Fortunately, Ireland boasts loads of kid-friendly hotels, and we’ve had the pleasure of staying at each one listed below. Our essential criteria for a family hotel in Ireland include an…
The drive from Dublin to Cashel is just under 2 hours (167 km), without stops. It follows the M7 and M8 motorways – and there is a toll along this route for which you will need to pay €2.30 (for a standard car) at the booth. You can avoid the toll road by coming off…
As the second largest city in Ireland, Cork City features on many tourists’ Irish itinerary. And even though I love the city (I’m from here), Cork gets a bit of a bad rap among some visitors as it’s not as visually appealing as, say, Dublin or Galway. And that’s exactly why I always recommend Cork…
Seeing the iconic Rock of Cashel in-person is top of many tourists’ Ireland Bucket List and for good reason! Yep, the Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick’s Rock, is one of the most famous historic sites in Ireland. This striking limestone hill is crowned by an impressive collection of medieval buildings that include…
The drive from Cork City to Cashel is just over an hour (92 km), without stops. It follows the M8 for most of the way – and this is a toll road for which you will need to pay €2.30 for a standard car at the booth at the Rathcormac-Fermoy section of the road. You…
