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27/06/2026

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The Vee Pass in County Tipperary is one of Ireland’s most beautiful places – covered in purple-pink rhododendrons. This stunning feature is not natural: in the 1960s, locals planted huge stretches of Rhododendron ponticum to attract more tourists and support the local economy. The colorful display achieved its goal – Vee Pass draws thousands of visitors every year, especially from mid-May to mid-June when the rhododendrons bloom fully. However, these shrubs later became invasive and now threaten native Irish flora. Despite being an ecological problem, Vee Pass remains one of the 1,000 Things to Do Before You Die and ranks among Ireland’s most scenThe Vee Pass in County Tipperary is one of Ireland’s most beautiful places – covered in purple-pink rhododendrons. This stunning feature is not natural: in the 1960s, locals planted huge stretches of Rhododendron ponticum to attract more tourists and support the local economy. The colorful display achieved its goal – Vee Pass draws thousands of visitors every year, especially from mid-May to mid-June when the rhododendrons bloom fully. However, these shrubs later became invasive and now threaten native Irish flora. Despite being an ecological problem, Vee Pass remains one of the 1,000 Things to Do Before You Die and ranks among Ireland’s most scenic inland drives.

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19/06/2026

“Discover the Vee Valley loop trail and its rhododendrons.”
The Vee Pass in County Tipperary is one of Ireland’s most beautiful places – covered in purple-pink rhododendrons. This stunning feature is not natural: in the 1960s, locals planted huge stretches of Rhododendron ponticum to attract more tourists and support the local economy. The colorful display achieved its goal – Vee Pass draws thousands of visitors every year, especially from mid-May to mid-June when the rhododendrons bloom fully. However, these shrubs later became invasive and now threaten native Irish flora. Despite being an ecological problem, Vee Pass remains one of the 1,000 Things to Do Before You Die and ranks among Ireland’s most scenThe Vee Pass in County Tipperary is one of Ireland’s most beautiful places – covered in purple-pink rhododendrons. This stunning feature is not natural: in the 1960s, locals planted huge stretches of Rhododendron ponticum to attract more tourists and support the local economy. The colorful display achieved its goal – Vee Pass draws thousands of visitors every year, especially from mid-May to mid-June when the rhododendrons bloom fully. However, these shrubs later became invasive and now threaten native Irish flora. Despite being an ecological problem, Vee Pass remains one of the 1,000 Things to Do Before You Die and ranks among Ireland’s most scenic inland drives.

02/06/2026

Barryscourt Castle is one of the best-preserved and most beautiful examples of an Irish tower house, a typical medieval fortified residence of the nobility. The castle was built between 1392 and 1420 during the reign of the 7th Lord Barry, John Barry, as the seat of the Anglo-Norman De Barry family, who came to Ireland via Wales in 1185 and were granted large lands in East Cork by King John of England.
Barryscourt lies less than a mile south of the village of Carrigtwohill in County Cork, originally close to the tide, which once flowed right up to the castle walls. The site includes an almost intact 13th-century bawn, three towers, and well-preserved defensive walls. The halls on the first and second floors have been renovated with period furniture and fittings from the 16th century. These are complemented by a recreated 16th-century-style herb garden and a historic orchard.

01/06/2026

The Shell Cottage is one of the most interesting and original buildings in all of Ireland — a 19th-century thatched cottage whose entire facade is covered with more than 50,000 sea shells. It’s located right next to Cullenstown Strand on the south coast of County Wexford.
The cottage was decorated by Kevin L. Ffrench, a local sailor, who started working with shells in 1921 and continued for more than 30 years until his death in 2003. On the facade you’ll find various nautical motifs — birds, ships, a lighthouse, fish, and local symbols.

08/04/2026

WALES MOTO TRIP 2025 - 4 DAYS OF PURE RIDING ADVENTURE
Join us for an incredible 4-day motorcycle journey through the stunning landscapes of Wales! This epic adventure takes us from Fishguard Port through some of the most iconic historical sites and breathtaking coastal scenery in Pembrokeshire and beyond. Perfect sunny and partly cloudy weather made this trip absolutely unforgettable!

OUR ROUTE:🏁
Rosslare Port (Ireland) → Fishguard Port → Saint Govan’s Chapel → Laugharne Castle → St. Fagans National Museum of History → Caerphilly Castle → Return to Fishguard Port → Rosslare Port (Ireland)

WHY THIS TRIP IS SPECIAL:
This journey through Wales encompasses nearly a millennium of British history, from 5th-century monastic settlements to 13th-century Norman military engineering to Tudor transformation to modern heritage preservation. Every stop tells stories of saints, warriors, princes, poets, and the enduring Welsh spirit. The combination of coastal beauty, historical depth, and perfect riding conditions made this 4-day adventure truly unforgettable.

WALES MOTO TRIP 2025 - 4 DAYS OF PURE RIDING ADVENTUREJoin us for an incredible 4-day motorcycle journey through the stunning landscapes of Wales! This epic ...

10/01/2026

The Ahenny High Crosses represent among Ireland’s oldest and finest examples of early medieval Christian stone carving, dating to the 8th or 9th century and standing in the historic graveyard of Kilclispen monastery in rural County Tipperary. These two remarkable sandstone crosses, each standing over three meters in height and carved with exquisite geometric and figurative designs, constitute irreplaceable monuments to the artistic and spiritual achievements of early Irish Christianity. Positioned on the slopes of Carrigadoon Hill overlooking the Lingaun Valley—an archaeological corridor of exceptional historical significance spanning both Leinster and Munster—Ahenny’s crosses form part of the Ossory Group, a distinctive regional cluster of early high crosses that represents some of the earliest ringed high crosses in Ireland. The crosses are unique among Irish examples for their design philosophy: rather than depicting biblical scenes in the manner of later high crosses, the Ahenny crosses replicate in stone the metalwork, rope, and enamel studs of original wooden and bronze ecclesiastical monuments, providing irreplaceable visual evidence of early medieval craftsmanship.

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08/01/2026

Knockroe Passage Tomb, locally known as ‘The Caiseal’, is one of Ireland’s most significant yet relatively lesser-known Neolithic megalithic monuments, distinguished by its remarkable dual winter solstice alignment, exceptional concentration of ancient megalithic art, and abundant archaeological evidence of pre-historic burial practices. Located in County Kilkenny on the border with County Tipperary near the Lingaun River valley, this 5,000-year-old passage tomb represents a crucial example of how Ireland’s southern regions participated in the sophisticated megalithic culture that flourished across the island during the Neolithic period, approximately 3,000 BC.

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06/01/2026

The Kilmacoliver Loop Walks represent a fascinating collection of scenic walking trails situated in the rural parish of Tullahought in County Kilkenny, on the border between the provinces of Leinster and Munster. These trails offer a unique combination of natural beauty, archaeological heritage, and pastoral countryside, and those seeking moderate hiking challenges. The walks are well-maintained, clearly marked with blue arrow waymarks, and provide stunning views across five counties from the summit of Kilmacoliver Hill.

Historical and Archaeological Significance
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Kilmacoliver Loop Walks is the concentration of archaeological and historical sites encountered along the route. At the summit of Kilmacoliver Hill, standing at 261 meters in elevation and marked by a triangulation pillar (trig point), you will find encounter a remarkable megalithic stone circle and burial ground believed to date back approximately 5,000 years. This circular enclosure of standing stones, locally known as “The Burial Ground,” is one of the most significant prehistoric monuments in the region, and its precise dating—whether pagan or Christian in origin—remains subject to scholarly debate.
The trig pillar atop Kilmacoliver Hill represents a different era of Irish history, having been used by the Ordnance Survey for mapping purposes, most actively in the 1950s and 1960s. These triangulation points required clear lines of sight between multiple hills, and surveyors often completed observations at night using fires lit on neighboring hills—a fascinating footnote to twentieth-century Irish cartography. The site is related to other similar megalithic monuments in the immediate vicinity, including comparable stone circles on Sliabh na mBan and at Knockroe, a few kilometers to the northwest.

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29/12/2025

The Liam Lynch Memorial Walk is a moderate hiking loop in County Tipperary, Ireland, near Goatenbridge, honoring General Liam Lynch, who died there in 1923, marking the Irish Civil War’s end.

History
Liam Lynch (1893–1923) was a key figure in the Irish War of Independence and leader of the anti-treaty forces; he died from a gunshot wound while fleeing state forces on the slopes of Crohan Hill. The memorial was built in 1935 by a local committee from Newcastle, Goatenbridge, and surrounding areas using voluntary labor from his former comrades and collections including from the USA; it was unveiled on April 7, 1935, by architect D. S. Doyle from Clonmel.

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28/12/2025

Crough Wood is a scenic riverside woodland walk near Mahon Bridge in the Comeragh Mountains, following the River Mahon in the direction of Mahon Falls.
The path runs alongside the River Mahon through deciduous woodland, open pasture and conifer forest, with constant river sounds and occasional gorges.
There is a mix of ash, holly, rowan and other trees, with especially colourful berries and foliage in autumn, plus views up to Coum Mahon and Knockaunapeebra.

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