Amazing and incredible. We went to see Sister Angela, as recommended by a friend and came away with…read morea calmness and support that was unusual and reassuring. I spoke with Sister Angela, who listened to our worries and prayed with us. 9 months later, the tumour in my eye has been cured, our life has improved and we are happy. Thank you Sister Angela for all your wonderful prayers. From Eileen Fegan, Solihull, England

One of those spots you just happen to see. Unique...great story and history. If you're in Carrick…read moreon Shannon, take 10 minutes for a visit.

Took a bus from Galway to Tuam. It dropped me off right beside this gorgeous church. I spent about…read morean hour as there were no other tourists and mass had finished a while before I got there. It really was worth the trip. Tuam is part of my ancestors home and looks like a great village to visit longer next time, maybe a few days.

Friary, Priory or Abbey? Not sure which to be honest and the signage all says something different!…read more Anyway, a nice place to visit; it is the remains of a 15th century structure, quite a lot of it still extant. The graveyard features interesting things like priests who were hung for being patriotic. .. that's what it says on the head stone. It's just off the Great Western Greenway (just after Newport), so if you are out for a cycle or run, it's not far out of the way!

The Story of Knock began on the 21st August 1879 when Mother Mary, St. Joseph and St. John the…read moreEvangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. The apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. From this miraculous Apparition, Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognised Marian Shrine. Years back, my old friend Jay and I visited Knock. In fact, I still have a small vial of holy water as a souvenir (along with some holy dirt from El Santuario de Chimayo in New Mexico). And why does this Jewish lad keep these religious rabbits' feet at the ready? To quote the old "Give Him Chicken Soup" Joke: Vell, it vouldn't hurt!

Beautiful. I hadn't known much about the miracle at Knock before coming here (I was familiar with…read moreLourdes, however). Even if you're not religious, it's nice to stroll among the grounds- very spread out between restrooms, a museum, and the old church. I had a question about a beautiful painting I had seen towards the far right back of the church, but it took a little over 2 weeks to get a response back. There's a nice little cafe across the street, where we shared vegetable soup and good conversation with a sister.