Tucked away in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, the Cavan County Museum is a great keeper of the area's rich and varied past. It's in a smart old convent building—that's full of history itself!—and the museum gives visitors a great trip through thousands of years of human life in this unique bit of #ireland. From mysterious old carvings to sad reminders of 20th-century wars, and showcasing local art…

Out in the green rolling fields of County Roscommon, near the little village of Tulsk, this landscape buzzes with a feeling much older than any history books. This is Rathcroghan (they also call it Cruachan Aí), one of Ireland's top ancient royal spots—a place full of deep mystery and old legends. It's not just one big impressive monument; it's a huge area of old sites, a big mix of man-made…