The frustrating thing about Ireland is when you are driving along the "main highway" which is less than 2 normal traffic lanes wide, and see a good photo pop, but realize that there is nowhere to turn off and stop. The Irish have no concept of "road shoulder." Sad to say.
Check out this: South Pole Pub, Main Street, Annascaul, Ireland. It was founded, I think, by Tom Crean of the Shackleton expedition. Inside are photos of the expedition and sculptures of him and his really big dogs in the park across the street. The history alone is worth the stop. On the north side of the highway as I recall.
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