by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe Blarney Castle (just outside of Cork) is one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles as well as being one of the strongest fortresses in the country. Blarney Castle is famous for the Blarney Stone – also known as ‘The Stone of Eloquence’ – and it is believed that the stone c... more »
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by – Clarie Hanney, Tour Manager, Europe One of Ireland’s natural wonders, these 228m (760-ft.) cliffs stretch for over 8km (5 miles) along the Atlantic coast. They offer spirit-raising, panoramic views, especially from the 19th-century O’Brien’s Tower at the northern end. The Cliffs are a very dramatic place, with the roar of the waves crashing below and the ca... more »
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The town of Cobh is one of the major port cities in Ireland and is also home to the Cobh Heritage Centre. Cobh is significant because it was the last port of call for the Titanic before it started its fateful maiden voyage. Cobh is also a great place to learn about the Great Irish Famine and put history in perspective. Cobh is one of the stops along with Middleton and the Rock of Cashel on tour travel days between Cork and Kilkenny.
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