Tag: County Donegal

• Grianan of Aileach: Discovering Ireland’s Ancient Past & An Unexpected Family Adventure

  

  While exploring County Donegal, Ireland, we made an unexpected stop at Grianan of Aileach, an ancient hill fort overlooking the countryside. What started as a quick visit became one of our most memorable stops, filled with history, incredible views, family connections, and a few unexpected surprises.

  grandmisadventures

  October 16, 2022

  Misadventures

  animal encounters, County Donegal, Europe, hidden gems, historical places, Ireland, road trip detours, road trips, scenic overlooks

• Moments & Misadventures :: Woolen Wonders

  

  I had the amazing opportunity to go to Ireland with two aunts who were fulfilling a lifelong dream of going to where their grandparents came from. My one aunt is an accredited genealogist who had traced our family tree back to the 1300s. We would stop by museums and seeing a large picture of someone…

  grandmisadventures

  September 8, 2021

  Unique Experiences

  County Donegal, cultural experiences, Europe, Ireland, road trip detours