The grounds of Blarney Castle are magical acres in a timeless Ireland. What you see may depend on how hard you look and how willing your eyes are to see...an ancient sacrificial altar, a Druid’s Circle, a hermit’s cave, a witch’s kitchen, and wishing steps....
Blackrock Castle Observatory is situated on the banks of the River Lee, less than 2Km’s from the city centre. The current castle was re-built in 1830 and now houses a stunning award winning tour of the universe.
About a mile south of Cahir town, on the bank of the River Suir, is a charming house known as The Swiss Cottage. This is a superb example of an early 19th century "cottage orne" or fantasy house.
Cahir Castle is one of the best restored castles of its type throughout the country and was built originally in the 13th century on a site of an earlier native fortification
Cashel is home to the iconic Rock of Cashel. One of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland and one of the most visited. The Rock is a complex with a character of its own, that is both fort and monastic settlement and offers one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe.
Lismore is one of the most historic towns in Ireland. The name Lismore comes from two words - Lis meaning Fort and Mor meaning big. It's meaning is derived from the round hill or great Irish fort to the east of the town.
Built on the banks of the Blackwater, the town has been a hub of Irish life since medieval times when St. Carthage founded a monastery here in 636.