Tullynally Castle

The Pakenhams (later Earls of Longford) settled here in the 17th century and three generations still live here as their family home. The layout of the gardens and magnificent parkland date mainly from the early 1800s, but the present owners, Thomas and Valerie Pakenham have added many new features.

Fore Abbey

It was St. Feichin who founded the ancient Fore Abbey around 630. By 665 (the time of the yellow plague) there were 300 monks living in the community.

Seans Bar, Athlone

In 2004, The Guinness Book of World Records awarded Sean's Bar the title of "the oldest pub in Europe". The Pub situated on the banks of the River Shannon in the heart of Athlone dates back to the 9th Century.

The Heart Of Ireland

Discover the heart of Ireland with us Irish Genealogy Holidays

Viking Cruise

Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and cruise with us on the River Shannon from Athlone to Clonmacnoise.

Athlone town by night

Set on the banks of the Shannon, the thriving town of Athlone is a magnet for river traffic and is one of Ireland's most vibrant towns.

Kilbeggan Distillery

On our tour of one of the oldest working distillery in the world, You'll get to taste this famous whiskey.

Kilbeggan Distillery

The licence to distill dates back to 1757, a copy of which can be seen in the distillery.

Clonmacnoise

The monastery of Clonmacnoise is situated in County Offaly, on the River Shannon south of Athlone. Clonmacnoise was founded in 544 by St. Ciarán, a young man from Rathcroghan, Co. Roscommon.

Birr Castle

Birr Castle is the home of the seventh Earl of Rosse.

Athlone Castle

Clonmacnoise Abbey

Clonmacnoise (Irish: Cluain Mhic Nois, “meadow of the sons of Nos”) is a monastic site overlooking the River Shannon

The Great Telescope

In the early 1840’s, the Third Earl of Rosse designed and built the largest telescope in the world. With this telescope, he discovered the spiral nature of some of the galaxies, and from 1845-1914, anyone wishing to witness this phenomenon had to come to Birr.

Kinnity Castle

Have lunch with us in the library of this fabulous gothic castle.

Celtic Cross