Cobh (pronounced Cove) – previously known as Queenstown – is found on the south coast of County Cork. Being on the Great Island in Cork Harbour, it’s… Read more “Cobh – Cork – Ireland”
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Cork – Ireland
Cork is found just inland on the South-West coast of Ireland along the River Lee. It’s name comes from the corcach, meaning marsh in Irish, after the… Read more “Cork – Ireland”
Hook Peninsula – Ireland
The Hook Peninsula is found in County Wexford and is a beautiful area full of great beaches, fishing villages, estuaries, rivers and rolling hills. It’s also known… Read more “Hook Peninsula – Ireland”
Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – Ancient East – Ireland
Brú na Bóinne First of all, how do you say this? If you are not Irish and you’re wondering how to pronounce it as an English speaker,… Read more “Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – Ancient East – Ireland”
Glendalough Monastic Site – Ireland
This site is so special it deserved it’s own post. Glendalough is found in the Wicklow mountains in County Wicklow, in a glaciated valley with two lakes.… Read more “Glendalough Monastic Site – Ireland”
Wicklow Village – Ireland
Wicklow Village is the capital of County Wicklow and is just an hour’s travel away from Dublin. It’s a great place for outdoor adventures, beautiful walks and… Read more “Wicklow Village – Ireland”
Bray – Ireland
Bray is fondly known as “The Gateway to the Garden of Ireland”. Overall, Bray has some great restaurants and walks.
Howth Village – Ireland
Howth Village, just north of the city of Dublin, is a village offering visitors restaurants with fresh seafood, boat rides, walks along the pier and a walking… Read more “Howth Village – Ireland”
Things nobody told me about before moving to a new country
It’s almost been a year since taking the plunge of moving and there has been a lot that has been learnt. I’ve managed to squash it into… Read more “Things nobody told me about before moving to a new country”
Ennistimon, Quin, Doolin – Ireland
County Clare is one of my favourite counties, I love the rugged landscape, the rolling green hills, the slow-paced rural life… so I will most likely have… Read more “Ennistimon, Quin, Doolin – Ireland”
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