Archive - Highways and Byways

Postcards from the Past

A visit to a unique collection of Irish Ogham Stones - and a feeling that does not sit quite right

Aug 11, 2025 • Mike collins

From Holy Well to Crafty Beers

One Journey Through Cork’s Liquid History

Aug 4, 2025 • Mike collins

July 2025

The Castles of Ireland

A Story of Defence, Belonging – and a Bit of Luxury

Jul 28, 2025 • Mike collins

Following the Wild Atlantic Way

5 Familiar Stops: 5 You May Yet Discover

Jul 21, 2025 • Mike collins

The Ancient Names Above the Door

How Irish Shop and Pub Signs Reveal a Thousand-Year-Old Map

Jul 14, 2025 • Mike collins

Hidden Histories: Inside Kilkenny's Rothe House

A hidden Irish gem reveals how Irish merchant families once lived—and fell

Jul 7, 2025 • Mike collins

June 2025

Staying with the High Kings of Ireland

Two Nights at Clonalis House, County Roscommon

Jun 30, 2025 • Mike collins

A visit to a very special Irish music pub

Jun 23, 2025 • Mike collins

Wicklow Willow and A Craft That Would Not Be Tamed

We visit a couple in the village of Glendalough who weave magical pieces of art from the most humble of materials

Jun 16, 2025 • Mike collins

A Journey Through Monasterboice

Traveling with heritage guide and archeologist Neil Jackman of Abarta Heritage, I discovered that some journeys change you in ways you never expected...

Jun 9, 2025 • Mike collins

May 2025

This is Highways and Byways.

May 26, 2025 • Mike Collins

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