Month: November 2022

Dunmore East, County Waterford
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County Waterford

Dunmore East, Co. Waterford

The beautiful village of Dunmore East is considered one of the prettiest villages in the County of Waterford. With its beach so close to the center and its colorful, thatched houses. Situated on the west side of Waterford Harbour on Ireland’s southeastern coast. Lies within the barony of Gaultier (Gáll Tír – “foreigners’ land” in […]

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Second visit in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
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County Kilkenny

Second visit to Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

I was delighted to visit the picturesque town of Graiguenamanagh again. It is a beautiful town and a fantastic spot to relax. Graiguenamanagh sits on both the River Barrow and River Duiske. Nestled comfortably under Brandon Hill, in the southeast of County Kilkenny. I love to take a ramble along the River Barrow towpath. And […]

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The Upper Paddock Biodiversity Garden, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
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County Kilkenny

The Upper Paddock Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

After visiting the magnificent Jerpoint Abbey and driving through the town of Thomastown I noticed this lovely place tucked away in what is locally known as the Upper Paddock. The Upper Paddock is a biodiversity garden that is open to the public every day from 10 am – dusk. It is situated in the northeast […]

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Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny
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County Kilkenny
National Monument

Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny

Ireland is dotted with several impressive ruined Cistercians abbeys like Duiske Abbey, Dunbrody Abbey, Tintern Abbey, and Baltinglass Abbey. And Jerpoint Abbey is one of the most intact and most complete Irish Cistercian monasteries with remarkable stone carvings. Jerpoint Abbey is located close to the river Nore, 2.5km from the medieval town of Thomastown in […]

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Glendalough’s Monastic Sites with Round Tower, Co. Wicklow
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County Wicklow
National Monument

Glendalough’s Monastic Sites, Co. Wicklow

On my visit in September 2021, I explored Glendalough’s Monastic Sites with Round Tower. It is the historical focal point of Glendalough Valley and the starting point for most visits to the area. One of Ireland’s iconic and most beautiful visitors destinations is Glendalough in County Wicklow. Glendalough in Irish: Gleann Dá Loch, meaning “Valley […]

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Jack White’s Inn, Co. Wicklow
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County Wicklow

Jack White’s Inn, Co. Wicklow

After spending a fab time at stunning Brittas Bay Beach, we were looking for a nice place for dinner. And we found this interesting restaurant called Jack White’s Inn. Jack White’s Inn is a pub and restaurant in Ballinapark Brittas Bay, County Wicklow. Located at the famous junction 19 on N11 road. In a zone […]

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