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St Macartan’s Cathedral Clogher

St Macartan’s Cathedral Clogher

St. Patrick is said to have presided over the church of Clogher. According to tradition a monastery and diocese were founded in Clogher circa 490 by St. Macartan on the orders of St. Patrick. The present building was erected on the site in 1744.

Ghostbusters at Crumlin Road Gaol

Ghostbusters at Crumlin Road Gaol

On the 3rd September the Northern Ireland Environment Agency hosted a one off screening of Ghostbusters ahead of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) which takes place on the 13th & 14th September.

Ballygally Castle Hotel Ghost Room

Ballygally Castle Hotel Ghost Room

The Knock At the Door Isn’t Room Service

Every Castle in Ireland has to have at least one ghost of some kind and perched on the tip of the famous Causeway Coastal Route Ballygally Castle Hotel is no different.

A Weekend of Heritage, Architecture and Culture!

A Weekend of Heritage, Architecture and Culture!

European Heritage Open Days – one of my favourite times of the year. Photographing and documenting some of our often hidden built heritage.

Termon House

Termon House

Located directly on a wind-swept beach that calls out to be explored and within walking distance of the tiny village of Maghery the setting of this remote Donegal seaside accommodation is spectacular and makes it a striking and beautiful property.

Tullymurry House

Tullymurry House

Step through the bright red door and if it weren’t for the electricity and running water, you might imagine you had gone back 200 years. This fabulous County Down holiday home is an old and historic country farmhouse which will welcome you into a holiday let you will surely remember.

Wicklow Head Lighthouse

Wicklow Head Lighthouse

Wicklow Head Lighthouse has safeguarded the scenic Wicklow coastline since 1781. This 95-foot-high stone tower once supported an eight-sided lantern, and has been renovated by the Irish Landmark Trust as a delightfully quirky lodging.

Castletown Round House

Castletown Round House

Situated at the pedestrian entrance to Castletown House Estate, this beautiful Kildare self-catering accommodation provides a cosy retreat for SIX. No need to drive for a meal out; leave your car at the house, turn right and walk down to the village. Or turn left into a different world of quiet strolls through parkland.

Castletown Gate House

Castletown Gate House

This beautiful Kildare self-catering accommodation provides a cosy get-away-from-it-all retreat for THREE. No need to drive for a meal out; leave your car at the house, turn right and walk down to the village. Or turn left into a different world of quiet strolls through parkland.

Batty Langley Lodge

Batty Langley Lodge

A wonderful hideaway for two.

Gate lodges marked the end of each avenue at Castletown, Ireland’s largest and earliest Palladian style house. The most interesting of these lodges is the Batty Langley Lodge

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Antrim Town

Antrim is the county town of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Antrim is a small town not frequently visited by tourists, yet it is one of the more historic towns in Northern Ireland with many interesting sights and buildings of historic note.

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