Top Odd & Unusual Things in Ireland
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These are things that few guide books about Ireland mention, that are quirky or strange or in some cases just plain weird. Some are difficult to find, but we have provided at least basic directions where this is the case. Have fun finding them, let us know what you think!The Síle na Gig
Síle na Gig (also spelt Sheela na gig or Sheila na Gig) are stone carvings of women with exposed genitals, most often found in churches, usually near the doorway, or castles. They are not erotic carvings - the women portrayed...Read More >>
Rag Trees
As you travel about Ireland you will from time to time come accross a tree or bush by the roadside completely covered in rags or scraps of clothing. You have found a 'rag tree' or a 'raggedy bush'. Sometimes...Read More >>
Magic Roads
These will make your mind numb! Basically this is the deal. You drive to the bottom of a hill and turn off the engine of your car. You slip the car into neutral and let off the brakes and..... your car rolls gently up the hill....Read More >>
Irish Road Bowling
Irish Road Bowling is a sport mainly played in West Cork, although there are small pockets of enthusiasts all over Ireland and the game is also popular in Armagh. Usually referred to by participants simply as 'Bowls' - which...Read More >>
Stone Walls
They can be seen throughout the West and South of Ireland in particular and do not seem odd or unusual at all to Irish eyes, but we are so often asked about them by visitors that they evidently seem odd to them! The typical stone...Read More >>
Ogham Script
Ogham is an ancient script or alphabet which is seen in inscriptions on stones in Ireland dating back 1500 to 2500 years. No contemporary written account exists of the people who lived in Ireland from 500BC until the coming of Chritistianity...Read More >>
