Ireland Hidden Gems

Ireland Hidden Gems is an independent travel website written by Irish travel writer and photographer Susan Byron a native of Dublin, now living in County Clare (that is me on the right). It is designed to highlight only the very best of what my country has to offer the independent visitor or curious browser. It is about quality not quantity, which is why my recommendations are limited to the Top 10 in each category instead of a hit or miss list of multiple choices. Based on five years of personal research and a lifetime of experience, these are listed under titles, which include the spectacular landscapes historic castles, mysterious sacred places as well as our rich culture and ancient traditions.

The Hidden Gems are those little known, extra special places or other interesting Things To Do and See at each location, which you will not find in any of the regular guidebooks. These are listed separately at the bottom of each page. For example, did you know that near the Cliffs of Moher there is a very famous holy well named after St Brigid who was a Celtic Goddess long before she was credited with being a Christian Saint! A golden beach Fanore from the Irish 'Fainne an Oir' or 'Ring of Gold', boat trips to the Aran Islands not to mention some of the best surfing and traditional music in the West.

In addition to the website, I have written 3 eBook Travel Guides

Where to Eat, Sleep & Play 2013 contains a handpicked selection of the 150 best answers to those same questions, which has just been updated mid-season to include 50% more content and new recommendations.

Things To Do is an A-Z listing of the best (not the obvious) Visitor Attractions complete with 10 Hidden Gems at each location and a Google Map.

Places To See is all about those extra special places that you would not want to miss seeing, while you are here.

All three are available from Amazon.com in Kindle format.

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Ireland's Hidden Gems is supported by the Heritage Council of Ireland.

Go n'eiri an t'adh leat - Good Luck ! Susan Byron

SUSAN BYRON
Susan Byron is the author of the independent travel website Irelands Hidden Gems.com
ABOUT IRELAND
All you need to know about Ireland, the facts, weather, news, map, history, culture, people in 250 words...
NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland, dont just jump in, fall in love with Northern Ireland.
IRELAND TRAVEL
Ireland Travel Guide - Where to Eat, Sleep & Play 2013 is now available on Amazon.com
IRISH STEW
Irish Stew isnt the only dish you can eat in Ireland.
VISIT IRELAND
Visit Ireland and stay in the most amazing places with incredible views and friendly faces...
IRELAND
There is no end of interest Things to See and Do on a visit to Ireland, the best of them are listed right here.
IRELAND LANDSCAPE
Ireland landscape breathtaking scenery at every turn...
IRISH SYMBOLS
Irish symbols are at the heart of our rich Celtic and spiritual heritage that is quite literally written in stone.
IRISH HISTORY
Irish history is a wealth of fairytales and legends, in Ireland history is everywhere.
BIG HOUSES
Big Houses in Ireland range from state owned properties to some that have been in family ownership for 100's of years.
MUSEUM OF IRELAND
The National Museum of Ireland comprises four of Irelands most important museums, open daily apart from Christmas & New Year, admission is free
IRISH ART
Irish Art while celebrated the world over is well represented in the 10 Best Galleries of Ireland
IRELAND PARKS
Irelands Parks vary from small (ish) manicured urban spaces to vast, wild, rugged places that will blow your heart right open...
IRELAND GARDENS
Ireland gardens vary from small, beautifully crafted urban spaces to walled formality and wild, unimaginable rural paradises....
IRELAND PLACES
Ireland Places To See is an eBook travel guide to those extra special places you dont want to miss on a trip to Ireland written by Susan Byron author of Irelands Hidden Gems.com
Dublin
Dublin an insiders guide to the capital of Ireland.
belfast
There is no denying Belfast continues to have its share of troubles but it is very much open for your business.
cork
Cork is the second largest city in Ireland fondly fancied as the 'real' capital of Ireland, not a chance!
GALWAY
Galway city is unlike any other town or city in Ireland....
LIMERICK
Let Limerick City surprise you...
IRISH CULTURE
Irish culture is celebrated in these excellent tourist attractions.
IRELAND FACTS
Ireland facts what you really need to know about visiting Ireland
IRELAND WEATHER
Ireland weather where you can get all four seasons thrown at you in a day?
IPHONE APP
Free Irish iPhone app travel guides from Irelands Hidden Gems.com
CONTACT
Contact Susan Byron creator of Irelands Hidden Gems here
Susan's Ireland Travel Blog
Susan's Ireland Travel Blog gives you the heads up on all that is happening in Ireland right now.
ST PATRICKS DAY
St Patricks Day the inside track on how we really celebrate it in Ireland.
IRISH BLESSING
An Irish Blessing
RYANAIR
Welcome to the Ryanair Michael O'Leary fan club of 1.
KENNYS
Kennys Book Shop and Art Gallery in the West of Irelands takes on the world.
DOOLIN CAVE
Doolin Cave has the largest stalactite in the northern hemisphere
CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Ireland is all about catching up with friends and family.
GALWAY FOOD
Galway food shops are the answer to a foodies prayers....
BARGAIN BITES
Bargain bites can be found in Galway for under €10...
IRISH NATIONAL STUD
The Irish National Stud is where many of the worlds most famous racehorses where born and bred.
BELLEFIELD
Bellefield self-catering accomodation in an Irish Georgian farmhouse.
BALLYLINA
The Stone Loft 5star self catering accomodation at Ballylina House.
CLARKHILL
Clarkhill is one of Tipperary North Ridings Hidden Gems.
FANCROFT
Fancroft Mill and Gardens are a mid summers night dream come true.
TARAS PALACE
Taras palace at Powerscourt House is one of the largest dolls houses in the world.
APPLE PIE
An Irish Apple Pie is hard to beat...
HIDDEN IRELAND
Hidden Ireland offers seasonal accomodation in great Irish Houses
KILFENORA
Kilfenora, famous for its Cathedral, High Crosses & Ceili Band..
WESTCLARE RAILWAY
The westclare railway is a living museum, hop aboard for one of the best days out in Ireland.
BUDGET HOTELS
Budget hotels offer great Supervalu breaks for families,
BLASKETS
The Blaskets Islands. deserted 50 years ago are brought to life in Dun Chaoin.

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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park "If you have only time to visit one attraction in Ireland this is it" Susan Byron

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