And in Ireland’s Ancient East, risk a serious case of real estate envy with tours of County Kildare’s Castletown House –right on Dublin’s doorstep – and the Italianate gardens at Powerscourt , County Wicklo
Here are a few of my favorite things that I enjoyed during my visit to Dublin, as well as the surrounding areas I visited. Day trip to the Wicklow Mountains This was the first thing I booked when I was planning my trip because I really wanted to visit Wicklow. Not only does it look...
These day trips from Dublin are the most popular but not all are worth doing from Dublin if you’re visiting a city closer to the location of the tour! Plan accordingly. Wicklow National Park Half-Day TourVisit the Wicklow Mountains (where parts of P.S I Love You were filmed), Glendalou...
First things first, you’ve got to get to Ireland to start this itinerary. There are two main international airports in Ireland, the Dublin airport and the Shannon Airport. Dublin is the primary airport people fly into (and the one I recommend for this itinerary). The Dublin airport is loc...
(or your guests) can move from the airport to the venue, especially for those with health problems. And don’t forget the weather. Look up the year-round weather charts for the location you have settled on and investigate how equipped the venue is to deal with unforeseen challenges. Many ...
Dublin, died: 1887, Comeragh House, Waterford Horses, hunting, and debts loomed large in the life of Ireland’s Protestant landed gentry. They shaped the adventurous life of John Palliser.[1] Palliser learned his outdoor skills at home in the Comeragh Mountains. He absorbed profligate ways ...
Located in the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. Founded in the 6th Century by St. Kevin, this area was a “monastic city” where many came to live and learn. The city itself flourished until 1214 when it was destroyed by ...
Ireland’s mountains have long attracted wanderers. The scaling tradition has led to rock climbing. Vertigo Outdoor in County Wicklow offers lessons for beginners and those learning to lead. Sites are mainly in Dublin and Wicklow, but clients can go farther. For more information, call or fill ...