Car-free visitors to Kilkenny in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East now have an opportunity to explore a sacred, unspoilt ...

Step back in time to Ireland's Boyne Valley, where ancient secrets and captivating history await to be uncovered.

Ireland’s east is a treasure house—sometimes literally so—of ancient sites. It’s a huge area, physically and temporally, taking in 17 counties and more than 5,000 years of history.

Ireland’s Ancient East stretches from Monaghan in the north down to Cork in the south and, true to its name, there is an abundance of historic sights and hidden gems to unearth in the region.

One might disagree somewhat with the official tourist board definition of Ireland’s Ancient East ... by miniature train or pony trap during the summer season. A few miles east of New Ross ...

Known as the birthplace of Ireland’s ancient east, the Boyne Valley is ideal for exploring Ireland’s history and tradition — without travelling too far from Dublin Airport. After my ancient ...