Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

The Dromana House from across the River Blackwater.

Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

Thomas Breathnach at the Vee Mountain Pass on the border of counties Waterford and Tipperary.

Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

The Blackwater River and the Knockmealdown Mountains, seen from East Wing of Dromana House.

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Bridge Cottage, tucked inside the border of Tipperary, sits on the grounds of the derelict family mill.

Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

Dromana House is sequestered along a remote bank of the majestic River Blackwater.

thomas breathnach for the boston globe

Dromana House's sitting room fireplace.

Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

Piaras Kelly of Kerry Climbing took in the view of Courmshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains.

Thomas Breathnach for the Boston Globe

Lismore Castle, County Waterford on the banks of the River Blackwater.