Ireland is full of wonderful, picturesque places to visit and if you are visiting the country for the first or even the second time, you will have no shortage of locations to see and things to do. However, in case you have already seen the Giant’s Causeway, driven along the Ring of Kerry and done more or less everything else that travelers and tourists tend to do around these parts, it might be time to take a deeper look into the nooks and crannies of Ireland in search of its best kept secrets. Flying into Dublin and hitting the road is always my favorite way to explore Ireland. So while you’re at it, check out these cool gems!
Some of the Best Places to Visit in Ireland
Rock of Dunamase in County Laois
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Built in the 9th century or possibly even earlier, this ruined fortress is witness to the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th Century. The fittingly majestic view of the castle has the Wicklow Mountains to its east, the Slieve Bloom Mountains to its west and the Timahoe round tower to its south. This is one of the many places you can visit in Ireland that will take your breath away!
Timoney Stones in County Tipperary
Near Roscrea, on top of the hills of North Tipperary, you will find the roughly 200 mysterious Timoney stones. There are stones as low as just a foot from the ground and there are giant ones which tower above the average man at nearly 7 feet. There were five stone cairns here as well, but unfortunately, they have since become the victims of man’s folly, along with 90 other standing stones. The purpose, pattern or the functions of these stones remain an unsolved mystery till date.
Huntington Castle and The Temple of Isis
