Just outside the village of Manor Kilbride, in County Wicklow is one of the nicest spots for photography. The Cloughlea river tumbles down through the trees through a seasonal carpet of gold to join the Liffey just downstream. What to bring: 1. This is Ireland so warm...
The Irish National Stud’s Japanese Gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in Europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. They also provide comfort to the soul. Laid out by Japanese master horticulturist Tassa Eida and his son...
The balloons go up over the Birr, Co. Offaly countryside – kindly sponsored and supported by Ballygowan and Birr Castle Gardens. The main launch area for the event will be the Birr Castle Gardens – weather permitting. The event takes place from 23rd to...
This castle ruin stands on a rocky promontory over the sea, at the eastern side of Wicklow Town. In 1169 Earl Strongbow was granted the lands along the East Coast. He in turn granted those lands to Baron Maurice Fitzgerald on condition that he build castles for...
Booterstown Marsh is located between the DART line and the Rock Road. It is an area of salt marsh and muds, with brackish water. It includes the only salt marsh and the only bird sanctuary in south Dublin Bay. It can be viewed from all sides, although viewing from the...
