Irish Roads / Irish Countryside - On the Road to Galway/Connemara - Northern Ireland #Ireland
On our recent trip to Galway/Connemara - as we crossed the border from County Leitrim to County Sligo - we took a break to record the landscape... a mix of farmland and forest.
The most interesting trips out of all are those which bring you through different scenery such as the one we have been through while crossing over from county Leitrim to county Sligo in Ireland and which brought us through several towns, such as Dromahair, Ballintogher, Ballygawley, and Manorhamilton.
Let's be clear first about the different counties that are found there and which form Ireland as a whole which are 32 counties found along with the four provinces which each carries its traditions and charms. There are five different counties in Connacht and which we have been through some of them while enjoying this trip on the road to Galway, which are Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo, which of course come in addition to the rest of those 32 ones found out there.
While being on the road to Galway, we have made a quick stop near some towns, such as Dromahair. Dromahair is a small village in county Leitrim in Ireland and which its name means Ridge of Two Demons, it is 10 km from Manorhamilton - another place we have stopped by - and 17 km from Sligo town and which is believed to come amid unspoiled natural landscapes.
In addition to coming across the small village of Dromahair, there is also another place which we managed to visit during this trip to Galway, which is Ballintogher. Ballintogher is a town in county Sligo and which is located 8 kilometers southeast of the county town of Sligo between Ballygawly to the west and Dromahair in county Leitrim to the north-east.
After passing by these two different villages which are located all next to one another, we also came across the third place which is Ballygawley. Ballygawley - which is also sometimes written as Ballygawly - is a town in county Tyrone in Northern Ireland - and this is another thing to pay attention to, which is coming across a town and a village that are close to one another but which one is located in Ireland and the second is located in Northern Ireland.
The last point which we managed to pass by during this long trip to Galway was Manorhamilton, which is the second largest town in county Leitrim, Ireland, and which is located between Sligo and Enniskillen.
Galway - which we have gone through all these towns and villages to reach - is a harbor city on Ireland's west coast and sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. One of the famous things about this city is the hub which is an 18th century Eyre square that is considered a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and different traditional pubs that usually offer live Irish folk music and thus always manage to attract those tourists visiting the city to it.
Moving through this trip and passing by those different villages to reach Galway city in Ireland, it means there are some places and attractions which one should stop by and enjoy. From these different attractions found in Galway, one will come across the Turoe Pet Farm that both the adults as well as the kids will enjoy their time at; the kids will feed the animals, run around, and will eventually come to the monkey castle to play, while the adults will be enjoying a nice walk (
In Galway city, one could also visit the Oranmore Castle which carries a long history and allows people to walk around, come inside, and even get to the top but during specific times of the year (
Just near all these beautiful places that one could easily visit in Galway, Ireland, there is also one beautiful and magnificent place that should definitely be among the list of things to do in Ireland and which is the Cliffs of Moher that is situated on Galway Bay, but which is definitely a whole different experience that you will enjoy - you might not be that lucky with the weather, but we will cross our fingers for that (
The thing about Ireland and Northern Ireland is that there are different counties to form them and even though they might not be far from one another and might not need a lot of time to travel from one to the other - it could be just one or two hours - it is still considered not easy for lots of people to do during the same day.
If you got the chance to visit Galway then in addition to those places we have brought above to visit, you should also consider visiting the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, The Eyre Square, Galway City Museum, St. Nicolas Collegiate Church, Lynch Memorial Window, James Mitchel Museum, Dunguaire Castle, and get the chance to discover the whole city on your own.
It might not be the capital city but we enjoyed being there as much as we might be in Dublin or Belfast. Did you enjoy the drone video? Irish Roads / Irish Countryside - On the Road to Galway/Connemara
Tubbercurry Co. Sligo, Ireland - Places to Visit in Ireland
Tubbercurry and the road trip we had to reach it - this was the new trip we recently went on.
Tubbercurry - or as it is sometimes pronounced Tobercurry - is the second largest town in the county of Sligo in Ireland and the one which we were heading to this time. Tubbercurry is the heart of south Sligo and it boasts many traditions which are continued until today with the festivals and events which are held every single year in the city.
The location of this town makes it popular on different levels; it is actually located just beneath the Ox Mountains and this boosts one of the most beautiful scenery one could see as well as some sporting events that take place in the area and which include Gaelic Football and Hurling, Soccer, as well as some other water sports that one could enjoy.
We went to Tubbercurry in order to explore part of south Sligo county that we still know so little about and that is why we decided to spend our new trip in this place. There are different events that take place in Tubbercurry every single year and the most three popular ones include the South Sligo Summer School of Irish traditional music, song and dance which is held every year during the second week in July, there is also the Old Day Fair Festival which is held in early August, and finally the third event which is the Western Drama Festival which is held each year in early march. Actually these three different events are considered huge and tend to attract a wide range of people every single year.
The green areas which we passed by during our trip to Tubbercurry in Sligo was long but they were filled with different beautiful green spaces which we even stopped at to take some videos and pictures for them - with our drone camera as well - until we came to the house we are going to stay at for the days we are spending there and which was also placed in the middle of a beautiful green area.
If you are travelling to Tubbercurry from Belfast, you will definitely need to stop in the middle of the road for dinner - just like we did- because it is not a short distance and also if you have kids then you will definitely need to feed them :-) - it is also believed to be healthy and important to have a break in the middle of the road in order to give your body the chance to rest from the car sitting position.
We have a long plan to check for this trip and different places which we want to visit. From the most important touristic attractions for this place, there is Easky Lough, the Gillighan's World which is also known as the Field of Dreams, and we also want to check Knockalongy. For those who are travelling as a group of friends or going like couples, there are different sports or activities which they could experience and go for but since we are going with our kids, it might be a little bit hard for any of us to try something much different from those activities found there.
Generally speaking, there are different things that one could do in Tubbercurry in county Sligo - it might also depend on the month in which you are travelling. The most famous and important things include walking, horse riding, golf, cycling, going to the animal zoo, visiting the Birds of Prey, kayaking, canoeing, mountain climbing, doing any of the paddle sports, or else visiting the Faerie Gardens and Heritage Park - we are not sure yet which one of them we will be doing but we will still make a plan.
For those who are not much well aware of Ireland and its counties, county Sligo is part of the province of Connacht, and one of the most important things that make county Sligo noted is the Benbulben Mountain, which is one of the most distinctive natural landmarks in Ireland.
We have enjoyed different road trips before in Ireland and Northern Ireland, some of them were while trying to reach other destinations and cities and some were just for the main purpose of just being on a road trip with beautiful and different scenes around.
The best road trips we have been on before include the road to Galway, on which we made quick stops near Dromahair, Ballintogher, Ballygawley, and Manorhamilton ( and there is also another road trip which we enjoyed and which was considered our favorite is the Causeway Coast road trip ( and that's in addition to the Giant's Ring in Lisburn of course (
There is actually a lot of things that one could do in Northern Ireland or Ireland and lots of places and road trips that one could go on, the most important part is knowing how to choose the correct places and how to make the right plan and take the right decisions when it comes to the different places and cities you are visiting across the country.
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Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara - County Galway, Ireland
Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara - County Galway, Ireland - Sorry we named this Castle Oranmore Castle originally - but thanks to Joe in the comments below - who corrected our error :-) Shows you - too many castles in Galway! So next visit we need to visit this one again and also Oranmore Castle - hoping for good weather soon! :-)
It was built in 1520 by the O’Hynes clan on the picturesque shores of Galway Bay. In the early 17th century the castle passed into the hands of the Martyn’s of Galway. Richard Martyn, Mayor of Galway lived here until 1642 and the Martyn’s of Tulira Castle, owned the castle until this century.
Another castle added to our list to check out next visit is Oranmore Castle in County Galway, Ireland, is located, there is the Oranmore Castle Lodge, which is also known as the Monkey House, and which provides a panoramic view of the Galway Bay with its atmosphere from the sunsets, the bird life, the otters, and the seals. Oranmore lodge is found just across the laneway from the Oranmore Castle's organic garden. We definitely recommend this place for those who will come a long way and who will be staying at Galway for a couple of days.
The Galway bay which Dunguaire Castle is located near is the large bay on the west coast of Ireland, between county Galway in the province of Connacht to the North, to the Burren in county Clare in the province of Munster to the south. There are several small islands found across the bay since it is 50 kilometers long and from 10 to 30 kilometers wide. From these different other islands which are found on Galway Bay, you will remember the Aran Island which is considered one of the most famous. Galway in general is so famous in the Irish culture and has been even mentioned in several songs.
There are lots of places to visit in Northern Ireland and which combine between the historical buildings found there and the nature, such as the case with Oranmore Castle. In addition to this castle, you could also manage to visit other places in Galway, Ireland, such as the Cliffs of Moher, which will give you the chance to view Aran Islands as well from afar but only if the weather is clear (
Speaking of Galway and its attractions, we are very happy to share what we have seen even while we were on the way to it. On our way to Galway, we made a quick stop near Dromahair, Ballintogher, Ballygawley, and Manorhamilton; you could check that here and see what we have witnessed (
One would actually get astonished with the amount of things he/she could see in Galway, Ireland. Galway is considered the fourth most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland and the sixth most populous city on the island of Ireland - which might be enough to explain the amount of things one always wants to visit in this place and why it gains all these likes and references.
One of the reasons why those who visit any of the places in Galway or even those too close are advised to stay in this city for some time is because of its simplicity and the live Irish music which is offered by the different traditional Irish hubs which are found there. In addition to these hubs, there are also some shops, stone-clad cafes, as well as the boutiques and art galleries which line the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter, which retains portions of the medieval city walls.
We really did love Dunguaire Castle and even enjoyed the souvenir shop which we entered there. To make this different for you, we also tried the 360 video of the Dunguaire Castle to give those who still don't know where they might visit the chance to consider themselves right inside that magical place!
If you have been to Dunguaire Castle Kinvara, before then share with us your experience; what you enjoyed and what are the things you didn't like much. If you are still in the phase of preparation and haven't been to the castle before then we hope that this video will give you the push and provide you with the tips and information you might need.
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Ballygally Castle Ghost, Is this the ghost of Madame Nixon?
Is this this ghost of Madame Nixon in her silk dress?
This video was taken in Ballygally castle Co.Antrim. You can see a part apparition moving slowly through the wall.
This huge castle was built in 1625 in the Northern part of Ireland. The most active ghost in residence is said to be one of the former lady's of the house. It is said that Isobel Shaw wife of the lord of the castle kept her locked in her room. He also was said to be slowing starving her until she finally leapt from one of the windows.
Built in 1625, Ballygally Castle is one of the most haunted places in Northern Ireland. Overlooking the sea at the head of Ballygally Bay, it has been said that sometimes this hotel can have more ghosts than guests.
But the most active ghost is the playful former resident, Lady Isobel Shaw, who amuses herself by knocking at the doors of different rooms and then suddenly disappearing. When she was alive, Isobel was locked in her room and starved by her husband. She lept to her death from a window.
Madame Nixon is another ghost who lived in the hotel in the nineteenth century. She can be heard walking around the hotel in her silk dress.
Video taken by Ian Hamilton