Kilbeggan Distillery is the world’s oldest whiskey distillery, established in 1757 and still makes one of Ireland’s finest whiskeys.  From the creaking timber water wheel, to our giant steam engine, a guided tour of this distillery will transport you back two centuries and captivate your senses. This is no mere “visitor centre” but a real […]

Experience a magnificent immersive journey through history at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre.  Climb the steps to the castle keep and enjoy the views across the majestic River Shannon or climb higher still to the castle battlements and look across the rooftops of the entire town. Take a step back in history through playful interactive exhibits, […]

The Mythological Centre of Ireland, this ancient ceremonial site is one of the most sacred and historical sanctuaries in the world.  The burial site of the Earth Goddess Ériu, the founder of Ireland and the Sun God Lugh, this enigmatic hill became the seat of the High Kings of Ireland and the meeting point of […]

Tullynally Castle’s majestic presence dominates a breathtaking landscape, with 12 acres of beautifully restored 18th Century gardens, terraced lawns, remarkable mature trees, walled flower gardens and ornamental lakes.  The current owner, Thomas Pakenham has added a wealth of unusual trees and shrubs, many of them collected as seed on his travels, including superb collections of […]

This magnificent 160 acre estate on the shores of Lough Ennell features a fully restored Georgian villa, Victorian Walled Garden, 18th Century parkland and woodland walking trails.  But most intriguing are the various romantic follies and each of these impressive structures has a captivating story to tell.  The Jealous Wall at Belvedere is the largest folly in Ireland […]