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Visiting Trim Castle: all you need to know + fun facts
All you need to know for visiting Trim Castle: practical tips and fun facts for adults, kids and movie lovers Trim Castle is one of the most beautiful and famous castles in Ireland. Located in Trim, less than an hour north of Dublin by car, is the biggest and best-preserved Norman Castle in Ireland and an absolute gem of a place. The castle is open to the public and regular tours allow you to see the interior of this incredible medieval construction and even climb to the very top of its impressive tower. We visited Trim Castle with the children and highly recommend it to all visitors, regardless of age!
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Glendalough: all you need to know for visiting this stunning Irish historical site
All you need to know to visit Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. What to see in Glendalough, how to get there, why it is worth seeing this beautiful natural and historical site. Glendalough is one of my favorite places in Ireland and one I never tire of visiting, no matter how often we go. I first visited Glendlaugh 25 years ago: it was the first stop on my Ireland road trip and I got there as the sun started to set. The place was empty, silent and still and I still remember that first around the lakes as a magical time. Since then, I have been to Glendalough more times than I…
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Visiting Birr Castle: why and how you will love its unique Irish Castle
All you need to know to plan a visit to Birr Castle, Ireland and why this is the best Irish castle to visit if you love astronomy or if you are looking for a fun day out with the kids. I am always on the hunt for good day trips from Dublin we can take with the kids and one day, towards the end of October, I came across a place I hadn’t encountered before: Birr castle. Located in the town of Birr, in County Offaly, Burr Castle seems to have all a good family day trip cold offer an easy to reach location, interesting history and a fun playground…
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The wonderful walk to Lough Dan, Wicklow
All you need to know before you go on the walk to Lough Dan and why we love this peaceful walk in the Wicklow Mountains. The walk to Lough Dan, in County Wicklow, is probably my favourite in the area. It is the perfect walk for when you feel like properly stretching your legs but do not want to go on a proper hike and it is also a great place to feel like you are away from it all, without actually having to drive that far from the city. We take this walk often: we did it before the kids came along and, since then, we have gone often…
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Visiting Blarney Castle: all you need to know to visit the most famous Irish Castle
All you need to know for visiting Blarney Castle: what to expect, how to go, if the visit is worth it, how to kiss the Blarney Stone. Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland and one of the countries most visited destinations. It is famous for being a medieval stronghold and for a peculiar story attached to the famous ‘Blarney Stone’ a stone that, if kisses, will give the kissed the gift of eloquence. But is visiting Blarney castle worth it? After many years in Ireland, during which I had ignored this castle, writing it off as a tourist trap without giving it a chance, one…
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Things do to in Kilkenny on your first visit + walking itinerary to see the best of the city
All you need to know for visiting Kilkenny: best things to see in Kilkenny, practical tips and itinerary, best hotels in Kilkenny, best things to do in Kilkenny with kids.
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The best things to do in Dublin: unmissable Dublin attractions you’ll love
A handpicked selection of the very best things to do in Dublin: best Dublin attractions for visitors, tours and things to do to get to see the best of Dublin! Dublin is a lovely city, full of historical attractions, museums, pretty corners, restaurants and fun things to do. I have been living in Dublin for over fifteen years, and I love showing the city to my friends when they come for a visit. They never expect Dublin to have so much to offer and many of the Dublin attractions: while big-ticket attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse are world-famous, many other Dublin gems are simply not known, until you come…
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Best things to see in Galway: trip planning guide
Handpicked selection of the best things to do in Galway City and County. Best Galway attractions for visitors: history, food, family attractions and more
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Powerscourt House and Gardens: all you need to know for visiting
All you need to know to plan a visit to Powerscourt Estate: what to do in Powerscourt, how to visit and why you will love Powerscourt House and Gardens Ireland
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Best virtual tours and virtual field trips to visit Ireland from your own home!
A selection of the best virtual tours and virtual field trips in Ireland to see the beauty of the Emerald Isle without leaving your house. Perfect for armchair travelers and travel planning! Visiting Ireland is a full-body experience. Your eyes see the country’s beauty, your skin tickles under the caress of the Irish wind, your ears resound with the screams of the bird, your nose takes in the Irish clean air and your palate delights in the earthy Irish foods and drinks. A virtual your will never replace these experiences however, virtual field trips or virtual tours as they are also called, can be an excellent way to get a…
