Behind the Scenes

Join us as we travel around Ireland - introducing some very special places and people. We try to bring to life the unique characteristics of the Irish people and countryside - often leaving the main tourist attractions to travel to visit some interesting diversions that I think you will enjoy! You can browse through the features listed in this page and jump to one that interests you, or enter a surname or placename in the search box to see which features mention them. Enjoy.

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St. Patricks Burial Place in graveyard in County Down, Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Burial Place, County Down

If you head to the town of Downpatrick in County Down - a must-see is the grave of Saint Patrick himself.


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Ruins of an old Irish village deserted during the famine on Achill island, County Mayo

Deserted Famine Village, Achill, County Mayo

Achill Island - located off the west coast of County Mayo and connected by a narrow bridge to the mainland - has to be one of the most isolated and beautiful parts of the world.


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Jerpoint Joe O Connell - Extinct Medieval Village, County Kilkenny

Extinct Medieval Village, County Kilkenny

The extinct medieval village - Jerpoint Park is located south of Kilkenny City just outside the village of Thomastown.


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Carina standing in front of reclaimed bog land, in Lough Boora, County Offaly, Ireland

Lough Boora Bog, County Offaly

I must admit, we were very surprised just HOW much we enjoyed Lough Boora Discovery park - in the heart of County Offaly and in the heart of Ireland.


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Carina and guide standing in the long room in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland in front of the Book of Kells

The Book of Kells, Trinity College, County Dublin

Have you visited The Book of Kells exhibition at Trinty College in Dublin? It has to one of the most visited cultural sites in Ireland.


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Daniel O'Connell tomb in Glasnevin cemetery Ireland, covered in flowers and surrounded by people

Glasnevin Cemetery, County Dublin

We head to Glasnevin Cemetery to the north of Dublin City - and find out there is a lot more to it than meets the eye.


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An Irish cottage with a thatch roof, whitewashed walls and flowers in the windows at Doagh famine village.

Doagh Famine Village, County Donegal

Travel to the top of the Wild Atlantic Way - towards the most northerly point on the island of Ireland, you will eventually come to the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal - north of the City of Derry.


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The walls of Derry and the city in the background with Carina standing in the foreground

The Walls of Derry, County Derry

Derry city has a youthful and exciting energy about it, despite the layers of history that surround you wherever you go in the town.


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An Irish potato famine ship with Carina holding the ships bell

Famine Ship, New Ross, County Wexford

If you ever have the chance to travel through the town of New Ross in County Wexford then do stop and take a tour on the Dunbrody Famine Ship.


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Annie Moore statue in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland with Mike and Carina sitting in front

Cobh Heritage Centre, County Cork

We visit Cobh Heritage Centre - located in the lovely port town of Cobh in County Cork.


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