Glendalough – (1) A Monastic City

Imagine trudging through the bleak Wicklow Mountains in the 6th century and coming across a hidden mystical valley of stunning natural beauty and utter serenity – you would surely find your God here. Welcome to the monastic city of Glendalough. The steep sides of this U-shaped valley were carved out by glaciers during the Ice […]

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Sculpture Saturday

This is Archer II by sculptor Niall O’Neill. The Archer is located in Dun Laoghaire and looks out over Dublin Bay. Made from white concrete and steel, the work deals with tension and the release of energy. Sculpture Saturday is hosted by Ruined for Life

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Belfast Out and About – a City Centre Trail

‘BELFAST’ – What springs to mind? The Troubles? Titanic? This city, which is enjoying a resurgence as a tourist destination, has wisely – and cleverly – promoted both legacies in its bid to attract visitors. Many have still to be convinced – assuming there’s nothing here but a pile of rubble in the aftermath of […]

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