Ireland's curious places — from an ancient sundial to a beach with 1,000 seals on it

Architect, academic and author, Michael Fewer, takes a look at some intriguing and wonderful places throughout the island of Ireland, reflecting the history, personality, quirkiness and often the brilliance of the Irish
Ireland's curious places — from an ancient sundial to a beach with 1,000 seals on it

Some of Ireland's more curious and fascinating places including the Kilmalkedar Sundial, Dursey Cable Car, and the hiding spot used by an Irish 'Robin Hood'

My travels all over the country in the early 90s while researching another book inevitably brought me through rural areas off the beaten track and for the first time, gave me an intimate view of my home country, its villages, its ever-changing landscapes and the rich variety of people who live here. Along the way I came across many curious and often quirky places and I noted and often photographed them.

Michael Fewer, author of Ireland's Curious Places: 100 fascinating, lesser-known treasures to discover.
Michael Fewer, author of Ireland's Curious Places: 100 fascinating, lesser-known treasures to discover.

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