The History of Ballysaggartmore Towers
Ballysaggartmore Towers were the brainchild of Arthur Keily-Ussher.
He is a man remembered more for his appallingly cruel behaviour towards his tenants during the Great...
Kilnaboy: Round Tower and Rare Lorraine Cross
The Medieval Church at Kilnaboy sits on an ancient site that was once a female ritual centre headed by the legendary Abbess Inghean Baoith.
The...
Medieval Marvel – St. Canice’s Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral was constructed during the early thirteenth century on a site that had long been regarded as sacred. The monastery that once...
A Jewel in Waterford’s Crown: Reginald’s Tower
Reginald's Tower has dominated the east end of Waterford's pretty city quay for centuries. It was constructed as part of the defensive wall that...
Ancient Gem: The Tholsel Through the Ages
One of the medieval city of Kilkenny's most notable landmarks is the Tholsel - the ancient town hall that is located in the beating...
The History of Kilmainham Gaol Prison
Kilmainham Gaol was built to replace an earlier, more basic prison. Among other pivotal events, it was here that leading members of both the...
St Michan’s Church Dublin: Church of Ages, Home of Mummies
St Michan's Church, Dublin has existed in one form or another for close to a thousand years, from where it has borne witness to...
The History of Cahir Castle
Cahir Castle, once the home of the famed Butler family, sits proudly on a rocky island in the River Suir in the middle of...
Fearsome Past: The History of Dunhill Castle
The ancient remains of the once mighty Dunhill Castle, seat of the La Poer (Power) family, sit high on a towering rock above the...
Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) – Legendary Irish Pirate Queen
Disparaged by her English enemies and largely overlooked by the chroniclers of her time she may have been, yet the famous Pirate Queen Grace...
