Year: 2023

Dunmore East Coastal Walk, County Waterford

Dunmore East Coastal Walk, Co. Waterford

One of the finest and recommend coastal ‌walks‌ ‌in‌ County Waterford to tackle is Dunmore East Coastal Walk. The walk includes Dunmore East Harbour and the Coastal Path that connects Dunmore East to the picturesque Portally Cove. The Dunmore East...
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Dunmore East, 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...
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Second visit in Graiguenamanagh, Co. 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...
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The Upper Paddock Biodiversity Garden, Thomastown, Co. 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...
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Jerpoint Abbey, Co. Kilkenny

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...
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Jack White’s Inn, Co. 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,...
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Brittas Bay Beach, Co. Wicklow

Brittas Bay Beach, Co. Wicklow

Brittas Bay Beach is arguably one of Ireland’s most well-known beaches. County Wicklow is better known for Wicklow Mountains National Park but the county’s coastline has also some stunning beaches worth visiting. Located on the east coast of the...
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Hero Mine and Dressing Floors, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow

Hero Mine Glendasan, Co. Wicklow

During the exploration of The Wicklow Mountains National Park, we walked to the place called the Hero Mine and Dressing Floors. Located in Glendasan Valley, County Wicklow, it is an area of archeological, historical, and natural heritage importance....
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Wicklow Mountains National Park, Co. Wicklow

Wicklow Mountains National Park is a huge impressive 205-square-kilometer (51,000-acres) protected area in County Wicklow with lakes, forest, and well-maintained walking trails. This magnificent Park is the largest of the six national parks in...
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Vintage Displays at The Ploughing 2022, Co. Laois

Vintage Displays at The Ploughing 2022, Co. Laois

I attended on Day 2 of The National & World Ploughing Championships 2022. Which took in Ratheniska, County Laois from September 20th – 22nd.  I was lucky because the weather was very good. Among many attractions especially I...
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National & World Ploughing Championships 2022, Co. Laois

In September I attended first time in a very special event – The National & World Ploughing Championships. Must admit I found it a very interesting experience. Also, it was a great opportunity to see the best of Irish country’s culture....
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Lisnavagh House

Lisnavagh House is located in Lisnavagh Estate. The estate of 800 acres of parkland, woods, and farmland lies outside the village of Rathvilly in County Carlow. Situated on the County Carlow and County Wicklow border about an hour or so from Dublin....
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The Ring of the Rath, Co. Wicklow

The Ring of the Rath, Co. Wicklow

Rathgall Hillfort or Ring of the Rath is a large multivallate hill fort in County Wicklow. Located near the Shillelagh village, about 6 km east of Tullow in County Carlow and only a 3-minute drive from Rathwood. It is one of the largest and most...
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Rathwood

Located just outside of Tullow on the border of County Carlow and County Wicklow, Rathwood is a great place to visit. It was established in 1994 as a family-run furniture store. Today it is a multi-award-winning family-run facility with shops, a...
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Castledermot Friary, Co. Kildare

Castledermot Abbey is a ruined Franciscan friary located in the town of Castledermot, on the Carlow Road R448. The small town of Castledermot in County Kildare was originally called ‘Diseart Diarmad’. That means ‘Dermot’s Hermitage’. What`s more, it...
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St. Joseph’s Church Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow

St. Joseph’s Church Baltinglass is a majestic granite catholic church, that I went to see after visiting Baltinglass Abbey. This church is located on the main street of Weaver’s Square, in Baltinglass Town, County Wicklow. It...
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Baltinglass Abbey, Co. Wicklow

Baltinglass is a town in southwest County Wicklow. Located on the River Slaney near the border with County Carlow and County Kildare, on the N81 road. When I was passing through Baltinglass I always admired the view of the surrounding hills of the...
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Glendalough’s Monastic Sites with Round Tower, Co. Wicklow

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...
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Our Lady’s Island, Co. Wexford

My colleague recommended visiting this special place called Our Lady’s Island. Nestling in the most south-easterly corner of Ireland, and ten miles from Wexford Town, near Rosslare in County Wexford. The day was rainy but when we arrived at Our...
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The Coal Bunker Bar, Co. Wexford

After visiting Johnstown Castle, we were looking for a nice place for dinner and found this wonderful pub called The Coal Bunker Bar. The Coal Bunker Bar is a family-run restaurant in Ballykelly, Drinagh in County Wexford. From the outside, it looks...
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Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford

Another truly magnificent castle I have been visiting in April was a Gothic Revival Johnstown Castle located in County Wexford. Johnstown Castle is located on the Johnstown Castle Estate, a 150 acres (61 ha) estate. Located off the road between...
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Doll’s House – Rathaspeck Manor, Co. Wexford

I noticed this colorful and very unusual building from afar. Therefore, I had to stop and take a picture of it. Then I googled it and find out its name is The Doll’s House. The Doll’s House is a colorfully-painted gate lodge that is located at...
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St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Co. Wexford

Delightful and recently restored St. Aidan’s Cathedral is definitely worth visiting if you are in Enniscorthy town, County Wexford. It is one of the most magnificent neo-Gothic cathedrals in Ireland. Designed by one of the greatest English...
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Enniscorthy Town, Co. Wexford

Waiting for the opening of the Enniscorthy Castle I decided to walk through the Enniscorthy town. And visit St Aidan’s Cathedral. Enniscorthy is the second-largest town in County Wexford. Located on the picturesque River Slaney and in close...
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Enniscorthy Castle, Co. Wexford

On a rainy April Sunday, I visited Enniscorthy Castle in a historic Enniscorthy town in County Wexford. Situated in the center of Enniscorthy town, Enniscorthy Castle is among the oldest and best preserved of Ireland’s castles. It is also one of the...
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