Here we are – pretty much at the centre of the country, in a town split by the mighty River Shannon – welcome to Athlone! Looking back on our history, this was always an obvious spot for a settlement. A chain of eskers (low mounds of sediment, etc formed by a glacier), running across the […]
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The history of Ireland may be traced through its monuments… So wrote William Wilde (Oscar’s dad!!), describing the Boyne Valley in 1849. And how right was he!! This astonishing region, through which flows the rather modest (112kms) Boyne and its tributaries, encompasses history, mythology, archaeology and religion. Here, you will find one of the largest […]
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The nice thing about this particular drive is the length – at a mere 25kms, it can be easily enjoyed in a day. Of course, you could spend a week here exploring in depth its villages, side roads, walking trails and beaches – it’s entirely up to you! Located in County Waterford in Ireland’s south […]
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Anything BUT a sleepy harbour! Looks quiet enough as we approach… Our timing was spot on for the changeover at the Aquapark…. and here’s the next batch – raring to go! But there’s lots more going on… As you can well believe, the seaside village of Dunmore East is a very popular spot in Ireland’s […]
Read MoreWe just missed the Waterford Walls Festival which finished on Sunday (although there was still some activity on Monday – probably because of rotten weather over the past few weeks). The festival includes the usual music, workshops, tours, etc and, of course, art. Dozens of national and international artists create mural artworks around the city […]
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