In part 5 of my Wild Atlantic Way series I take you through the beautiful County Mayo, home to Croagh Patrick, the mountains of Saint Patrick, and Cong Abbey.
Leaving County Donegal, you enter the gorgeous undulating landscape of Sligo. This beautiful part of North West Ireland is packed with ancient mysteries, rugged coastline with soaring cliffs and shimmering mountains. Visit Knocknarea where the great Queen Maeve is buried according to legend, and marvel at some of the most prolific and oldest megalithic cemeteries in Ireland.
While vastly different to the North, Southern Donegal is stunning in many ways. Visit the mysterious Doon Fort, Kilclooney Dolmen, fascinating Glencolmcille & the amazing Slieve League sea cliffs.
Come and experience the wild and stunning landscape of Northern Donegal on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. Home to mountains, lakes and legends of Celtic Gods
The megalithic complex of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth contains some of Ireland’s largest and most magnificent burial mounds. Read my article for more info.
Located on the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, Ireland is Loftus Hall. According to local folklore, it is the most haunted house in Ireland.
Tory Island is a fascinating little place which lies off the coast of Northern Donegal in County Island. A must-see stop on your Wild Atlantic Way trip.
For many years I had always thought that every Irish person could sing. In all my years of travelling in Ireland I had constantly been amazed by the prolific amount of hidden talent in this country. However, one night I was proved to be very wrong indeed.
The birth of the River Boyne has its roots in an ancient legend known as the Well of Sergais. In this article I tell you all about it.
Saint Patrick’s Day is not only celebrated in Ireland but all over the world. Read here who Saint patrick was and where the celebrations will be.