Month: January 2022

Haroldstown Dolmen

Dolmens are megalithic structures of the cultural heritage of Ireland. Scattered all over the country and there is no shortage of them in County Carlow as well. Thus, the first and most famous one is the Brownshill Dolmen. And, the second one I got...
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Rock of Dunamase, Co. Laois

Dunamase or The Rock of Dunamase is a spectacular rocky limestone outcrop in the townland of Park or Dunamase in County Laois. Situated between Carlow and Portlaoise on the N80 road. It takes its name from the Irish Dún Másc, meaning the ‘Fort of...
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Annestown Beach, Co. Waterford

Another amazing place I visited on my holiday in July was Annestown Beach. Sometimes called a gem of The Copper Coast. Annestown Beach is a beautiful beach in the village of Annestown in County Waterford. With its sea arch and islands, is an...
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Kilmurrin Cove, Co. Waterford

Nordwest of Dunabrattin Head, close to Boat Strand is situated Kilmurrin Cove. This is a beautiful small sheltered cove and beautiful beach, very secluded. Definitely worth a stop here whilst driving The Copper Coast. Kilmurrin Cove is about a...
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Dunabrattin Head, Co. Waterford

From Tramore, I traveled to Dunabrattin Head on The Copper Coast which stretches for 25 km between Tramore and Dungarvan in County Waterford. The Copper Coast is now a UNESCO Global Geopark that gets its name from the 19th Century copper mines at...
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Tramore, Co. Waterford

The next place I visited during my holiday in July was Tramore, a seaside town in County Waterford, on the southeast coast of Ireland. Tramore (Irish: Trá Mhór, meaning ‘Big beach‘) is a very popular destination. “Everybody”...
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