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Check AvailabilityWoodstock Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 2 and is located in Ballindine, Ireland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. Prices range from £150 to £311 per week. Local to Claremorris, Milltown, Dalgin, Brickeens
Woodstock Cottage is a single storey, detached cottage just one mile from the quiet village of Ballindine, County Mayo in the west of Ireland. With one double bedroom and a bathroom, it is a perfect cottage for a couple. The rest of the cottage comprises a fitted kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with an open fire. Outside the cottage is a lawned garden to the side and front with outdoor furniture and a BBQ as well as off road parking for two cars and an outside bike store. Being close to fishing, golf and horse-riding facilities, Woodstock Cottage is an ideal holiday home for exploring the West of Ireland.
Seasons is located in the centre of Castlebar and is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene. This bright and contemporary restaurant has a friendly and welcoming vibe and offers a casual dining experience. The staff are jovial and helpful and the food is very good. Predominantly Irish but with worldwide influences you are awarded a range of dishes that are tasty and delectable. Using fresh and local seasonal produce the creative chefs have produced a menu with a lot of traditional favourites but with their own unique touches that make them their own. The care and attention given to the sourcing, preparation, cooking and presentation of the food is immediately evident and you will be delighted with the flavours and finesse of the dishes. A delightful venue with fabulous food, great staff and atmosphere.
Bar One is a well recognised Gastro pub that serves excellent pub food in a vibrant and energetic setting. The venue is contemporary and the decor is warm and inviting, the staff are cordial and jovial. The aim here is to give customers a memorable experience through service, food and environment that will leave them wanting to return. They are certainly on the right track the staff are lovely and service is great, the food is faultless. The menu is extensive and has loads to choose from such as soups, salads, wings, cheese boards, a selection of curries, favourites and traditional dishes like bangers and mash, stews, fish and chips, burgers, pizzas and much more. The portion sizes are generous and offer great value for money. There are some fantastic wines and craft beers to accompany your meal. In addition there is a tempting selection of desserts that are hard to refuse. Bar One is a great venue to come for a drink and food in a pleasant environment or to enjoy the live entertainment that takes place on a Friday and Saturday.
The accredited Bosh Bar is a contemporary and stylish bar and restaurant, that is popular with both locals and visitors to the area. The decor is warm, it has a cordial and jovial staff and a bustling and vibrant atmosphere. The menu is extensive with many of the usual favourites but, done with their own individual touches. There are sandwiches, burgers, steaks, salads, pastas, stir fries and much more. The portions are generous and offer great value for money. There is a choice of wine to accompany your meal as well as an amazing cocktail menu. The Bosh Bar is the place to come for a great night of fun and food.
Cafe Rua is a family run eatery that specialises in using the best of locally found seasonal produce to create simple but tasty and wholesome dishes. The aim here is to showcase the cream of Irish produce and this is certainly achieved. The food speaks for itself with daily specials, homemade wholesome and nutritious soups, fresh and delicious salads, tasty sandwiches and appetising hot meals, there is a dish to appeal to all tastes. To follow there is a choice of hot puddings or favourites like brownies, apple pies or cream cakes. Come hungry as the portions are ample and offer great value for money. Cafe Rua is a delightful eatery with fabulous food and a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Harlequin Restaurant is located in the eloquent and stylish Harlequin Hotel. This fine dining restaurant offers informal dining in graceful surroundings with a tranquil and serene atmosphere. The staff are friendly and courteous and the setting is lovely. When you dine here you are assured the finest in Irish cuisine, the expert chefs use the best quality local and seasonal produce to create a menu that is inspiring and inventive. Everything from preparation, cooking and presentation is perfect, the food is delicious full of flavours and perfectly balanced with seasoning and cooked to perfection. A specially selected bottle of wine will further enhance your dining experience. Whatever the occasion Harlequin Restaurant will exceed your expectations and give you a memorable dining experience.
Burkes Bar and Restaurant is a situated in a lovely location with commanding views of the spectacular surroundings of Mount Gable and the enclosing hills, that can be enjoyed from the restaurant balcony. This family committed establishment caters for all tastes with a variety of dishes from meat, to fish and duck that are all prepared with care and attention using the finest of ingredients. The breads and scones they serve are all home baked. With fabulous views and great food it is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat.
Poachers Restaurant is located in the contemporary and stylish Mayfly Hotel, this smart and elegant restaurant offers informal dining in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. They cook all dishes fresh in the kitchen so you are assured quality and freshness when you dine here. They have a special 3 course menu that offers great value for money but the prices here are reasonable. The food is cooked to perfection and is bursting with flavours and taste and the presentation is lovely too. So whether it is a relaxing meal with family or a quick lunch with friends you are assured great food and service in Poacher's Restaurant.
La Fougere is the highly acclaimed and renowned restaurant located within the stylish and elegant Knockranny House Hotel. This splendid and sophisticated restaurant has a lovely bright and airy decor that creates a calm and tranquil dining experience. Offering an informal dining experience that showcases the best of Irish cuisine along with an impressive wine list. The prominence here is on using the highest quality ingredients from local suppliers to create a menu that is innovative and creative. The talent and passion of the chefs is evident once the food is served everything is executed to perfection, from preparation, cooking and presentation, it is faultless. La Fougere is the only place to come for a thoroughly memorable dining experience that will leave you talking about your experience for a long time.
The highly acclaimed Orchard Restaurant is located within the luxurious and elegant Castlecourt Hotel, it is a refined and elegant dining room offering informal dining in a relaxed and intimate ambience. The prominence here is on a unique blend of Irish and Continental flavours that results in a creative and interesting menu that showcases the talent of the chef and the best of Irish produce. The food is superb and perfectly executed, everything is cooked to perfection and perfectly balanced with flavours, and the presentation is impeccable. This excellence continues through to the customer service which, is exemplary and the waiting staff are attentive and friendly. The Orchard is a first class dining establishment suited to any occasion and will leave a lasting and pleasant impression on its diners.
The elegant and luxurious Restaurant Merlot is located in the stylish Westport Plaza Hotel. This fine dining restaurant offers a tranquil and relaxing ambience where you can enjoy the attentive staff and first rate customer service. The menu is a wonderful combination of Irish and European cuisine, resulting in a creative and cultured menu with dishes to cater to all palates. The preparation, cooking and presentation is all executed to perfection by the talented and dedicated kitchen staff. Everything is visually pleasing, the aromas are appetising and the food is exquisite and luscious. Restaurant Merlot provides a special and memorable dining experience and is definitely worth a visit.
Temptations Restaurant is situated in the lovely and charming Mill Times Hotel in the centre of the town. The decor is warm and inviting and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming and offers you a relaxed and casual dining experience. The customer service is very good, the staff are hospitable and jovial. There is an emphasis here on using the best of local seasonal produce in creating the dishes on the menu with a particular significance on the local seafood. The menu is creative and innovative and demonstrates all that is great about Irish cuisine. There is a global wine list to choose from, that will complement any choice from the menu. Temptations Restaurant creates the ideal environment whatever the occasion, the food, staff, service and value are all commendable.
Torrino's is a classic Italian restaurant offering you a true Italian experience, this quaint and intimate bistro has been popular with locals and guests for a long time. The decor is clean with its muted colours and soft lighting, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and the staff are friendly and hospitable. Torrino's offers a casual dining experience where you can relax and thoroughly enjoy your meal. They use the finest ingredients that can be found locally and import direct from Italy top quality, pastas, cured meats and wines. The food is excellent and whatever you choose you will not be disappointed, the pasta, pizzas, seafood and meat dishes are all so good, they smell divine and taste equally as good. Torrino's is the only place to come for a genuine Italian meal in warm and friendly surroundings.
The award winning An Port Mor is a stylish and elegant restaurant with many fine features, it has a tranquil and serene atmosphere and offers informal dining. The staff are friendly and attentive and the customer service very good. The principle here is to get back to basics and use the best of local, seasonal ingredients and Artisan producers to create a menu that celebrates Irish food. The resulting menu is creative and inventive and has many delights including slow cooked pork belly, 21 day dry steaks, trout, scallops and much more. Every dish is prepared and cooked to perfection, the aromas and tastes are divine and leave you wanting to return again. To accompany your meal is a comprehensive wine list and the desserts are definitely worth trying, they are sweet, delicious and heavenly. An Port Mor is the place to come for a memorable and enjoyable meal in delightful surroundings that offers real value for money.
Sage Restaurant is a lovely warm and cosy eatery that offers diners a casual dining experience. It is fast becoming known on the restaurant scene for the fabulous dishes they serve. The chef has an affinity with food and believes in using only the finest local and seasonal ingredients to create a range of mouth watering and truly delectable dishes. Freshness as well as passion is the real motivation here, with everything being made fresh in the kitchens and all meals cooked to order. The talent and creativity of the chef is immediately evident, the aromas that come from the kitchen are divine and the food is perfectly prepared, cooked and presented, he makes it all seem so easy. Each dish is delectable and heavenly and the quality is consistently good as well as offering true value for money. Sage Restaurant is the perfect place to come for a thoroughly enjoyable meal in lovely surroundings, accompanied by great wine, service and staff.
The West Bar and Restaurant has been connected with exceptional food and welcoming reception to its patrons for a considerable time and continues to be a popular venue with both locals and visitors. A visit to this warm and inviting eatery will reward you with terrific food, awesome customer service all in a lovely riverside setting. They use quality local sourced ingredients to create their award winning menu and a definite to have here is the infamous Clew Bay Seafood Chowder, heaven in a bowl. You are assured a warm welcome. excellent home cooked and delicious food that is great value for money when you dine at The West Bar and Restaurant.
JJ O'Malleys Bar and Restaurant is well known in the area and enjoys a prime location in the town. This traditional bar has a lively and energetic vibe, with friendly and hospitable staff. During the week you will find local musicians playing traditional music and at the weekends a DJ takes over to lift the tempo. The restaurant offers casual dining in warm surroundings, the menu is extensive and has a great choice of creative and individual dishes. You will find everything on the menu from soups and salads to steaks and fajitas, pizza and pasta dishes and much much more. The food is really good, the portions are more than adequate and offer value for money. A great stop for all round entertainment with food, drink and music in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Madden's Bistro is located within the attractive and stylish Clew Bay Hotel. This contemporary and stylish bistro has a lively and energetic vibe, offering casual dining and is a popular eatery in the area. It is open from lunch throughout the day and is proud to serve all Irish ingredients that where possible have sourced them from local suppliers. The result is a menu that showcases the best of Irish cuisine with some continental touches. The truth is in the tasting and boy is everything good from the healthy and wholesome soups and salads to their renowned fish and chips to great steaks and tasty pastas and curries. Madden's offers truly great food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and great service, it is an ideal venue.
The Pantry and Corkscrew is well known in Westport as the place to go for a coffee and a chat. When you step through the doors you are entering a place of relaxation and calm, it is has a nice homely feel from the gingham tablecloths to the carefully placed pictures and ornaments. The staff are friendly and jovial and the customer service is very good. The prominence at The Pantry and Corkscrew is using the finest of local and seasonal ingredients to create a varying and interesting menu. When you eat here you are getting dishes that have been prepared fresh that day in the kitchens and these qualities shine through in the food that is served. Everything tastes and looks so good it is hard to choose but you won't be disappointed with your choice as everything is guaranteed to be delicious. The Pantry and Corkscrew caters to all occasions and party sizes and you will leave contented and appreciative of your decision to eat here.
The Helm Restaurant has long been a popular spot for locals and visitors to the Clew Bay area, it is a fixture in the area and a must if you visiting here. The bar is energetic and vibrant and has many story's to be relayed over a pint, it oozes olde world charm and warmth and friendliness. It attracts people from all walks of life so you will always get an interesting mix of patrons here. The restaurant is probably the best seafood restaurant on this side of the country obtaining the fish from the local fishermen. You are assured quality and freshness when you dine here. The kitchen then uses its flair to create a range of delicious dishes to showcase the best of Irish produce. They consistently produce great quality food that is really good value for money. Great food coupled with the warm and inviting atmosphere, nightly entertainment and hospitable staff create a wonderful dining experience.
Quay Cottage is a charming restaurant that oozes charm and appeal from the homely decor, exposed beams and rafters and nautical theme, soft lighting all creating a calm and tranquil atmosphere. The importance here is on the best of Irish cuisine with considerable French influences, to create an interesting and innovative menu. A large emphasis is on using the best of the local seafood but, there are plenty of other options available for meat lovers. The staff are friendly and attentive and more than happy to make recommendations from the menu and wine list. When you dine at Quay Cottage you are awarded with fantastic food that is expertly cooked, great service and real value for money all in a lovely location.
The Old Barracks Restaurant is a family run establishment that serves food throughout the day. From traditional and hearty breakfast options, to salads and sandwiches for lunch as well as hot lunch options. The evening menu is extensive and will appeal to all tastes and requirements. The restaurant has the privilege of being able to supply much of the meat and vegetables from its own farms and those in the local vicinity, ensuring quality and fresh produce. There is also a bakery that offers on a daily basis a large choice of home-baked breads and cakes.
The Olive Tree Cafe is a delightful local establishment in Athenry that serves food throughout the day. You can choose from a variety of cuisine options from around the world including Moroccan, Asian Fusion, Mediterranean and traditional Irish dishes with a modern twist. There is a large and varied menu with everything from homemade salads, sandwiches, pastries to traditional favourites and delicious desserts.
The Nook is a truly rooted in the local community from the delicious crepes it serves, you can opt for sweet or savoury with a range of unique and usual fillings that are all homemade. The coffee is hand made and all ingredients are sourced from local suppliers. The interior is decorated by local artists who display their crafts and produce on the walls and shelves of this unique establishment.
Margaret's Cafe Boyle is a lovely friendly and welcoming family run cafe. This bustling and vibrant cafe has a warm and cosy homely atmosphere and the staff are jovial and helpful. It is the perfect place to meet with friends or family to chat and enjoy a freshly ground coffee and a tasty treat. They also serve a great choice of sandwiches, rolls, wraps, panini's, soups, quiches and much more and all are reasonably priced. There is also a selection of delicious cakes and desserts to tempt you. Margaret's Cafe is a the ideal stop for a hot drink and a hearty and wholesome snack in a friendly environment.
The Tavern Bar enjoys an enviable location in the picturesque village of Murrisk. This warm and hospitable restaurant extends a friendly invite to all its patrons. The warmth continues inside with its homely and cosy decor with open fires, unusual antiques and comfortable surroundings. The customer service is first rate and this remains throughout, the chef has a passion and enthusiasm for food and has created a menu that is impressive. Using fresh and seasonal local produce that has been carefully sourced to ensure the finest of ingredients, these are then transformed into a wonderful array of dishes that are home cooked, delicious and great value for money. The speciality here is seafood got direct from the local fishermen but, everything tastes so good. The Tavern Bar and Restaurant is the ideal venue for a memorable and throughly enjoyable meal.
The Letterkeen Loop Walk is an exciting journey that lets visitors get an up close look at Ireland. This challenging journey begins in Newport town. Adventurers will see many gorgeous natural land features including mountain tracks, river banks, forestry roads and sandy pathways. Hiking boots, water, rain gear and a mobile phone is recommended.
Experience the rush of sleek bodies and tight competition at the Ballinrobe Races! This facility earned the title of "Irish Racecourse of the Year" in 2012 because of its outstanding amenities and comfortable setting. Wander onto the balcony to get a better view of the action or sample the tasty tidbits provided by Lydon House Catering.
The Angling Advice Centre was founded by the Teirnan brothers, skilled fishermen who were born along the Moy river. They have spent much of their lives in this area and now share their knowledge with others who are passionate about fishing. The centre provides licences permits as well as boats, boatmen and Gillies.
Get a few rounds in at the Ballina Golf Club. The course was established in its current location in 1924. The elegant open space and beautiful buildings create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and luxury. The grounds include an on-site bar and lounge area that overlooks the course as well as a restaurant.
Drummindoo Stud located in County Mayo has been serving Irish horse owners and related businesses for more than five decades. Visitors can take an relaxing journey along Clew Bay on horseback. The facility also offers livery services and training to those who want to become better horse riders and handlers.
The Knockillaree Riding Centre offers everything a horse lover could want and more. Adult and child riding lessons are offered all year. Advanced riders can make appointments for instruction in show jumping and private instruction. Trekking opportunities are available and cover the shores of Lough Corrib and beautiful Irish woodlands.
Feeney's Riding Stables located in Galway is the perfect place for horse lovers. The site features 30 stables, a race track, large paddock areas and an all season outdoor arena lined in flood lighting. Lessons and treks are available throughout each week. Enjoy all manner of equestrian fun by planning a visit to Feeney's stables!
Westport Golf Club can be found just outside of Westport town. Here players can savour beautiful natural scenery while they engage in a little exciting competition with friends, family or a group. The club includes a floodlit driving range, putting greens and access to buggy cars to make travel across the course easier.
Discover adventure on horseback with the Carrowholly Stables and Trekking Centre! The facility offers an exciting collection of trail rides that include beach and wooded settings. Group and family outings are offered so everyone can make the journey across gorgeous Irish countryside. Get plenty of fresh air and beautiful scenery with Carrowholly Stables!
Feast your eyes on the idyllic setting that surrounds the Croagh Patrick Stables! This gorgeous location is positioned close to Berthra Beach. The variety of natural landscape provides plenty of unique trail riding options. The facility includes full sized sand arenas, up to 20 individual boxes and a five horse walker.
The Galway Bay Golf Resort offers everything a golfer could ask for. Players can test their skills across a challenging course while admiring the local scenery. Galway Bay includes lush green landscape as well as waterways and a glorious view of the nearby bay. the grounds cover 300 acres and were originally designed by World and Ryder cup winner Christy O'Connor Jr.
Bearna Gold and Country Club is a beautiful golf course just five miles from Galway city. The course itself has stunning views of Galway Bay and the surrounding moorland, as well as the Burren and Aran Islands. The clubhouse includes a bar and restaurant and a pro shop. Golf clubs and buggies are available to hire.
Don' forget your camera when you visit Lough Gara. This small lake can be found within County Sligo near the Curlew Mountains. A small channel connects the large upper basin with the small lower basin. A handful of islands can be discovered, including manmade crannogs which are estimated to have survived for more than 2,000 years.
Stepping in to Brigit's Garden will take you on an enchanting exploration of one of Ireland's most magnificent gardens. Located in 11 acres of traditional woodland and wildflower meadows it will introduce you to Celtic heritage and mythology through its various features that include, a nature trail, ogham trees, an ancient ring fort and Roundhouse being a little sample of what there is to discover here. Throughout the year a number of unique events take place, the gardens also serve as a Discover Science Centre. There is a Garden Cafe serving a superb choice of cuisine using fresh and organic ingredients that are sourced directly from the gardens.
Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre is a popular place for families with children. Let the kids get closer to their favourite animals, including Daisy the milking cow, black and white goats, Arthur the peacock, Sally the pig, Lucy the white cat, emus, llamas, donkeys, Snowy the pony, red setter dogs and Dustin the turkey.
Kiltimagh Pet Farm and Wildlife Park is an exciting attraction for visitors of any age. Meet many playful animals, including many exotic species. See Clydesdale horses, Connemara ponies, Degus, donkeys, Asian Palm civet, African Spurred tortoises, African pygmy goats, Bennetts wallabies, canaries, budgies, gerbils, hamsters, llamas, geese, guinea fowl, Patagonia Maras and many others!
Gore of Galway Walking Tours offers visitors an intimate, personalised way to see the area. Private journeys are provided complete with a knowledgeable guide to share information and insight into the regions history and people. A variety of themed trips are available, including the Medieval tour, Dark History tour and Galway City tour.
The Linenhall Arts Centre in County Mayo is an important cultural site that allows visitors to find inspiration and tap into their creativity. The facility often hosts local, national and international events. Rather than only seeing art pieces, visitors can actually participate in hands on activities to see what they can create and discover.
Make sure you buy your tickets for the Royal Theatre in Castlebar. The facility showcases an eclectic collection of performances that change regularly. Visitors also have multiple dining options including the cafe bar and Carvery which offers hot foods as well as the nearby Harlequin restaurant which serves dishes featuring locally grown produce.
Mayo Memorial Peace Park is an important national landmark that honours those who have fallen for their country. Many come to this serene location to remember lost loved ones while others tour the grounds to show their respects for the valiant actions of the many who gave their lives for peace.
Bob's Bar Durrow offers a pleasant experience from the moment visitors arrive. The quaint exterior invites patrons to stop by this historic location. The building was once a thatched house run by a public representative after the Irish Civil War. Enjoy the many charms of County Laois starting with a visit to Bob's Bar!
Travel aboard the Pirate Queen with the Clare Island Ferry Company! Owned and operated by Clare Island natives, this ferry service has been utilised since the 1880s. The boat can handle up to 96 passengers and four crew and includes a heated lounge as well as a breezy upper sun deck.
The Westport House and Pirate Adventure Park offers a fun combination of sights, sounds and activities. Over 4 million visitors have explored the grounds to learn more about their heritage and for a bit of adventure! The 18th century landmark house is considered the "jewel in the crown of the west".
Traditional music and and exciting real life story make the Legend of Grainne Mhaol a good time for all visitors! Each performance includes rich stage and costume designs and expert actors who tell the timeless tale of pirate queen Grace O'Malley, also known as Grainne Mhaol. Each all-ages show is presented inside the Hotel Westport.
The Westport House and Gardens offers breathtaking scenery surrounding a gorgeous example of Irish history. After serving as the Browne family home for more than 300 years, the location was made publicly accessible in 1960. Visitors can experience one of the country's most gorgeous homes for themselves by taking a tour.
Fr. Peyton C.S.C. Memorial Centre is a popular museum in County Mayo. This charming facility is dedicated to one of Ireland's most famous priests. Visitors can learn of Fr. Peyton's life and work through presentations, photographs and other exhibits. The location is also used for prayer and religious reflection by pilgrims.
Dog and animal lovers in Ireland will want to pay a visit to Joyce Country Sheepdogs! This family-run farm can be found in Connemara. Here, skilled sheepdogs ply their trade with the guidance of experienced owners. The farm is also home to many rams, sheep and donkeys. Sheepdog demonstrations are offered.
Rathcroghan Tours lead visitors in Ireland to mythical places that are significant in the country's history and heritage. Explore Cruachan, an ancient place of legend that is filled with burial sites of the kings and heroes of centuries past. Walk on soil that has been inhabited for more than 6,000 years.
The Loughwell Farm Park offers fun and exciting from the inside to the outside! Visitors can meet the farm's furry residents, which includes pot bellied pigs, alpacas, reindeer, Nubian goats and a tiny pony. Children and adults can visit the Barnyard theatre or use diggers in the enormous indoor beach area.
Killary Cruises brings passengers across the only fjord in Ireland. This spectacular landmark presents gorgeous scenery that you won't find elsewhere. The trip includes information on the history of the area. A comfortable viewing lounge is accessible and offers meals as well as delicious Irish coffee. Each tour runs approximately 90 minutes and begins multiple times each day.
The Knock Museum tells the story of the 1879 apparition of Mary, St Joseph and St. John the Evangelist at Knock which was seen by fifteen official witnesses. The museum tells the story of these fifteen people and features letters written by people healed of diseases at Knock as well as other stories from pilgrims and visitors.
The Turlough Park House National Museum features a spacious expanse of park surrounding a gorgeous Victorian Gothic house. Constructed in 1865, the building includes three floors that are furnished to recreate the look of 1900s decor. An attached stable block and kitchen are utilised as a convenient cafe and gift shop for guests to enjoy.
The Little Mill Museum provides a unique look at a preserved corn mill. It is the only site of its kind in west Ireland. Visitors can learn more about the long history of the milling process. Miniature models of four other mill types are also presented as well as an interesting slide show that covers Tuam and nearby areas.
Pay a visit to the National Museum of Ireland, the country's premier cultural collection. Some of the greatest heritage artefacts are on display, including furniture, art decor and other important pieces. Explore the history of Ireland by getting closer to items that were actually there.Learn more through stories, facts and experiences at the museum!
Hennigan's Heritage Centre aims to educate and entertain visitors with the history and heritage of the farmers living in the Mayo County area. Exhibits include a thatched cottage built in 1870 and displays teaching about the local Parish community and how it operated with a cobbler's shop, a collection of local artefacts and a display of agricultural implements.
Aughnanure Castle in County Galway was constructed in the 1500s. The scene is gorgeous, with lush greener surrounding this stoic structure. The island is rocky, which adds enchanting atmosphere to the view. The castle itself is very well preserved and includes double bawn and bastions as well as a dry harbour.
St Attracta's Well near Monasteraden, is an old well dedicated to St Attracta, who started a nunnery in Killaraght. The well displays a plaque depicting the crucifixion which dates back to the 1660's. The well also displays fine examples of praying stones (or sometimes cursing stones) along the top of the wall surrounding the well.
Carrowntemple is a fascinating landmark that contains a series of inscribed grave stones. Visitors can admire unique figures build into each stone and stop by the information board to learn more about the area's history and significance. Many of the slabs also feature clearly visible Celtic knots and patterns inscribed into the surface.
The Sligo Courthouse is recognised as a national landmark. The structure was built around 1878 and indues a four stage octagonal tower and dormered spire. Many gorgeous architectural features can be observed here, from the half glazed varnished oak doors to wrought iron gates and inset trefoil arches. The interior and exterior both showcase excellent craftsmanship with historic significance.
Carrowkeel found in County Sligo is home to many neolithic monuments as well as an ancient village. The area encompasses 180 house sites. The surrounding landscape is stunning, with the ridges over Lough Arrow nearby. Visitors can explore ancient history in a more personal way by walking the lands that our ancestors once travelled.
Ballinafad Castle is a quiet landmark that has stood for hundreds of years. Constructed between 1592 and 1601, this historic site was modelled after other 13th century castles that included a small central block with four enormous corner towers. Most of the entrance doorway along the first floor has been rebuilt.
The Addergoole Titanic Memorial Park commemorates the Titanic and the fourteen men and women of Addergoole who emigrated on it, eleven of whom died when the Titanic tragically sunk. The Addergoole Titanic Memorial Park contains a memorial for these brave men and women as well as being a beautiful place to for a quiet afternoon walk.
Rinville Park can be found a mere five miles outside of Oranmore. This breathtaking County Galway landmark was constructed in the 16th century. The grounds include a massive network of wooded walks as well as open farmland that borders the shoreline. Visitors can utilise a recreational facility while capturing gorgeous photos of the Irish landscape.
