Ireland

Unicorn monument along the N22, Wednesday, 20 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Capall Mór Unicorn Statue on the N22: Ireland’s Living Fae, Mythology, and Folklore in Sculpture

27 June 2025
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Roadside travelers on Ireland’s N22 will spot a striking figure rising against the green hills: the Capall Mór unicorn statue. Shimmering with an almost spectral presence, this equine monument recalls the very heart of faerie, mythology, and folklore, blending centuries-old legend with the modern landscape. The choice of a unicorn, steeped in symbolism, acts as a visual anchor that links local mythic traditions to a living, breathing geography.

Sheela-na-gig at the Ghobnatan Cemetery, Wednesday, 20 December 2023. Adventures in County Cork, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Tobar Ghobanatan

17 February 2025
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Tobar Ghobanatan Holy Well and ShrineBallyvourney, County Cork, Irelandhttps://wells.naiads.org/tobar-ghobnatan-holy-wells-st-abbans-well-and-st-gobnaits-well/ 1ST WELL: ST. ABBAN’S WELL OR ST. GOBNAIT’S WELLAs you drive up to the Tobar Ghobnatan Statue, Well, Hut, Grave, Church…

The Tobairin Well, along the Skellig ring, Wednesday, 20 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Tobairin Holy Well, Co Kerry, Eire

17 February 2025
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The Tobairin Holy Well in County Kerry, Ireland near the Cliffs of Kerry.

Tiveragh Hill / Fairy Hill of Cushendall, Northern Ireland.

Tiveragh Fairy Hill (Cushendall)

9 July 2024
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Legend and lore have it that this very broad-sided hill with steep sides overlooking the small village of Cushendall in Northern Ireland is the gateway to Tir na nOg. A place very well known locally to be haunted by faeries, leprechauns, elves, and pixies ... this giant hill is a natural fortress all on its own and easily seen to be claimed as a stronghold by the fae.

Cailleach Bherra, Hag of Beara, stone ritual site, ring of Beara, county Kerry, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Hag of Beara Stone

10 June 2024
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the infamous “Hag of Beara” stone – also known as An Chailleach Bhéara or the White nun of Beara, The Cailleach, “Hag”, “Old Crone”, or Old Woman of Dingle. In Irish lore, she is known as the Cally Berry or Cailleach Bheara.

The Ogham Stone, ring of Beara, county Kerry, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Ballycrovane Ogham Stone of Beara

13 May 2024
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The monument is a carved thin pillar-stone tall granite standing stone with an estimated age of over 2,000 years before the present. It is across the Ballycrovane Quay / Kenmare Bay from the Hag of Beara along the Ring of Beara on the Beara Peninsula.

The Uragh Stone Circle, Ring of Kerry, Kerry County, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Uragh Stone Circle and Famine Cottage

29 March 2024
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While driving the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, I spied on the maps a stone circle known as Uragh, so I decided to give it a gander. After a twisty country lane drive into the hills and farmlands, following signs to the off-the-map destination, I came to the gate—opened it up—and drove on in. Crossing a raging river with scenic overlooks of lakes and an astounding waterfall in the distance, the site was nothing more than enchanting.

The Gap of Dunloe, Ring of Kerry, Kerry county, Ireland. Tuesday, 19 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

The Gap of Dunloe

28 March 2024
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Named after the River Loe that runs through it, the "Gap of Dunloe" is derived from the Irish "Dún Lóich," meaning 'Lóich's stronghold' or "gap of the little hollow." This narrow mountain pass was forged by glaciers during the last ice age 25,000 years ago.

The Shire bar and cafe, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland. Lord of the Rings inspired. Monday, 18 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

The Shire, Killarney, Co Kerry, Eire

24 March 2024
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A Lord of the Rings inspired pub/bar/cafe in downtown Killarney, county Kerry, Ireland.

Fairy go Round / Fairy Ring Fort, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. Monday, 18 December 2023. Adventures in County Cork and County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

The Fairy-Go-Round Ring Fort, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland

6 March 2024
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A tourist-attraction with a petting farm, this privately owned attraction is 10 km west of Dingle in the parish of Kilvickadownig. Its along the world famous Slea Head Drive. This Ring fort, also known as a "Rath", "Lios", or "Fairy Fort" is a circular ancient pre-Celtic settlement