Slane Castle is a picturesque scene, set in the Boyne Valley, County Meath. It’s construction dates back to 1785 as the Conynham family residence. Since 1981 Slane… Read more “Slane Castle – Ancient East – Ireland”
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Hill of Slane – Ancient East – Ireland
Situated in County Meath, the Hill of Slane provides a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape, ascending 158m high. It is an important historic site for a… Read more “Hill of Slane – Ancient East – Ireland”
The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail – Ireland
The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain is situated in County Wicklow, not a far drive from Dublin. The mountain is a height of 501m above sea level, looking… Read more “The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail – Ireland”
Irish Spring – Photo Collection
After the cold of winter is over and the days start getting longer, temperatures climb up a few degrees higher, the first signs of spring are a… Read more “Irish Spring – Photo Collection”
Listoke Gin Distillery & Gin School – Ireland
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Ireland’s only Gin School: the Listoke Gin Distillery & Gin School. The Gin school is near Drogheda where I had… Read more “Listoke Gin Distillery & Gin School – Ireland”
Hill of Tara – Ancient East – Ireland
The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland’s Ancient East attractions with an interesting history: Tara was an important ancient pagan site and the seat of the… Read more “Hill of Tara – Ancient East – Ireland”
Blessington Greenway – Liffey Lake – Ireland
The lakes in Blessington have been around for about 50 years since the building of the Poulaphouca Dam / hydroelectric station. This reservoir is the largest man-made… Read more “Blessington Greenway – Liffey Lake – Ireland”
Ticknock Forest – Ireland
The Dublin Mountains Way is a trail in the Dublin Mountains which is waymarked along the way for hikers. It runs all the way from Shankill to… Read more “Ticknock Forest – Ireland”
Ballinastoe Wood Trail – Ireland
Ballinastoe Wood walking trail is 1 hour away from Dublin. The trail is easy to hike and takes you through the forest. Beautiful views of the Sugarloaf… Read more “Ballinastoe Wood Trail – Ireland”
Lough Tay – Guinness Lake – Ireland
Situated 1 hour’s drive from Dublin, Lough Tay is a beautiful lake surrounded by the Wicklow Mountains, famous as one of the film locations for the series… Read more “Lough Tay – Guinness Lake – Ireland”
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