Month: October 2023

Brittas Bay Beach, Co. Wicklow
Around Carlow
County 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 island in County Wicklow, Brittas Bay is a popular destination for holidays, with many visitors making […]

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Hero Mine and Dressing Floors, Glendasan, Co. Wicklow
Around Carlow
County 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. The Wicklow Mountains have a rich mining history. In Avoca mined Copper, and in Glenmalure, Glendasan, and […]

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Around Carlow
County Wicklow

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 Ireland. It is also the only one located in the east of the country. 6 Amazing National Parks to visit in […]

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Vintage Displays at The Ploughing 2022, Co. Laois
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County 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 enjoyed Live Music & Irish Dancing and also the Vintage Display. As I found out, for over 30 years. […]

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Around Carlow
County Laois

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. The National & World Ploughing Championships is Europe’s largest outdoor event. It returned to […]

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Carlow Attractions
Historic Houses

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. Moreover, Lisnavagh Estate is striking panoramic views of the Wicklow Hills, Blackstairs Mountains, […]

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