Southwest Ireland Scenic Drives – Kerry and West Cork Road Trip Guide
Plan scenic drives through Kerry and West Cork with realistic day routes, walking considerations, and stops around Dingle, Killarney, and Sheep’s Head.
Irish Scottish Roots
Irish Scottish Roots
Category Ireland
Explore Irish heritage, genealogy, castles, landscapes, culture, ancestral places, and practical travel planning for meaningful trips across Ireland.
Knights Templar in Scotland and Ireland
The Knights Templar in Scotland and Ireland were medieval religious warriors. They were also estate managers and landholders. Their houses helped support the wider crusading world. In Scotland, their best-known center stood at Balantrodoch, now Temple in Midlothian. In Ireland,…
Irish Immigrants in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Region
This isn’t abstract history for me. In 1925 and 1926, both of my grandfathers were Scottish immigrants in Pennsylvania’s anthracite region. My dad and several uncles were with them. They came over from Scotland and went straight into the anthracite…
Mount Falcon Estate, Lissaniska East, and Family Work
Mount Falcon Estate is a historic estate property in County Mayo, Ireland, near Ballina and Foxford in the Moy Valley. This article uses Mount Falcon Estate as a real case study in Irish genealogy method. It begins with one verified…
Clifden Castle – Connemara Land History for Family Researchers
Clifden Castle is a ruined Gothic Revival manor house. It is castellated and located on the outskirts of Clifden in the Connemara region of County Galway, Ireland. It was built for local landowner John D’Arcy, who is widely credited as…
Brian Boru in Ireland – Power, Faith, and Legacy
Learn who Brian Boru was, how he became High King of Ireland, what happened at Clontarf, and why his legacy still matters.
Duckett’s Grove, Carlow: Ruins, Gardens & Visitor Guide
Duckett’s Grove Carlow is a ruined Gothic Revival “big house” and estate courtyard. It is located in County Carlow, Ireland, near Carlow town and the village of Palatine. The site is best known for its dramatic towers and the shell…
Northern Ireland Vacation – 7 Days From a Belfast Hub
A Northern Ireland vacation is a one-week trip focused on Northern Ireland (UK). The trip uses Belfast as the base for day trips to the coast, countryside, and historic cities. Belfast is in County Antrim. It sits within practical driving…
Red Hair Festival Ireland – 2026 Status and Travel Plan
If you have been Googling red hair festival Ireland and wondering whether you should start booking flights, you are in the right place. This update is written for the reader who loved my original guide, The Irish Redhead Convention, and…