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The fantastic Japanese Gardens of Kildare: all you need to know to plan a visit
All you need to know to plan a visit to the stunning Japanese Gardens of Kildare, one of the prettiest gardens in Ireland. If you love Japanese gardens and aesthetics, you will love to learn that Ireland has a wonderful example of them: the Japanese Gardens at the National Stud Center, Co. Kildare. The gardens are part of a large estate with several beautiful garden areas and the Irish National Stud Farm and they are a delight to visit. Perfectly designed and maintained, they are an elegant corner of Ireland and a treat for plant and garden lovers. If you are looking for an outdoor attraction close to Dublin and…
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How to say Merry Christmas in Irish
Learn how to say Merry Christmas in Irish, spell it, pronounce it, plus more festive words in Irish perfect for the holiday season. Christmas is a big deal in Ireland. During the holidays, families come together, carols fill the air, gifts get exchanged and wishes for a happy Christmas fill phone conversations and Christmas cards. In many cases, the Christmas greetings you hear in Ireland are in English. However, it is very common to also see messages for a Merry Christmas in Irish. You see them around Irish towns, merry Christmas in Irish often being spelled with pretty lights; you see the greetings on Christmas cards and you can hear…
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Colcannon recipe: how to make this delicious potato and cabbage Irish dish
Easy, delicious colcannon recipe: how to make colcannon, traditional Irish dish with creamy potato mash and cabbage. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes and cabbage. Buttery, warming and immensely satisfying, especially on a cold day and when served with juicy Irish lamb, colcannon uses three of the most traditional Irish ingredients, potatoes, cabbage and butter and it is the type of dish everyone loves, even kids! Colcannon is easy to make and is a dish that is sure to add an Irish touch to your table on St Patrick’s Day or any other time you feel like having a little bit of Ireland at home, no…
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What is a traditional Irish breakfast + how to make traditional Irish breakfast at home
What is a traditional Irish breakfast? Learn what a full Irish breakfast is and how to make a delicious Irish breakfast at home. If you have been vacationing in Ireland, chances are you have come across offers for a traditional Irish breakfast or full Irish or full-fry as it is also called. A full Irish breakfast usually appears as a breakfast offer in hotels and B&Bs, it is a common offering on menus of breakfast and brunch places and it is of course also a meal you can easily make at home, especially at a weekend, when you may have a little more time to make it (and when you…
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Irish pancake recipe: how to make perfect Irish pancakes at home
Irish pancake recipe: step by step guide to make delicious Irish pancakes for shrove Thursday, St Patrick’s Day and Irish-inspired meals! Pancakes are very popular in Ireland. Plain, with berries, chocolate or syrup, they appear on all breakfast and brunch menus in restaurants and they even have their own day: Pancake Tuesday! Irish pancakes make the most of some of Ireland’s freshest and delicious produce: Irish eggs and milk. This is how to make Irish pancakes at home. Ingredients to make Irish pancakes in cups 2 cups self-raising white flour (standard flowers work too, they just come out thinner) 1 pinch of salt 0.1 caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cup…
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Fairy Castle Loop: all you need to know about this family friendly Ticknock Walk
What to expect on the Fairy castle Loop, family friendly Ticknock walk with beautiful views over Dublin City and the bay If you are looking for a beautiful family walk in Dublin parents and kids will like, then I highly recommend you head to the area of Ticknock and the Fairy Castle Loop. This is a lovely, easy hike with beautiful views over Dublin and it is perfect when you want to stretch your legs and find yourself surrounded by nature but cannot stray too far from the city and do not want a strenuous mountain walk. The loop takes less than 2 hours to complete and while there is…
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Ireland in September: all you need to know to plan a trip and fall in love with Ireland in the fall
Essential travel guide to help you plan a trip to Ireland in September: weather, best things to see, need to know. [Updated in 2025] September is a lovely month to visit Ireland. It is the month when the summer starts coming to an end and fall makes an appearance and I often feel it is the time when you get the best of both seasons. On a good day, September can still be bright, mild and even warm, especially at the beginning of the month and on a colder day, it often brings bright, crisp days great for walks and outdoor activities. The photo at the top of this post…
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What to pack for Ireland in September: full list
What to pack for Ireland in September: full packing list and insider tips to be comfortable and stylish in Ireland’s changeable weather! September is a transition month in Ireland, the time when the summer slowly but surely starts to fade and chillier temperatures make a comeback. Overall, September is a nice and mild month and a good one to visit the Emerald Isle. However, changeable weather and falling temperatures require some clever packing, so that you don’t get caught by a cold bout of rain but also don’t miss out on the glorious, mild sunny days September in Ireland can bring. This is my complete, tried and tested packing list…
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Malahide Castle with kids: all you need to know to visit this stunning estate
Malahide Castle with kids: why we love this family friendly castle near Dublin and recommend it for an easy, fun, family day out with the kids. Malahide Castle is one of the most popular places for a family day out in Dublin and it is easy to see why: the castle that gives the name of the estate is beautiful (and can be nice for parents to visit), there are expansive grounds for kids to run around and wonderful playgrounds with huge climbing structures perfect for children small and big. On top of this, here you have a large Avoca cafe which, while often very busy, is excellent for a…
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Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park: all you need to know to plan a fun family day out in Kildare
Lullymore Village is a beautiful family attraction in Country Kildare. It has a nice playground, a lovely boardwalk, a fun road train, a fairy garden, educational opportunities and a family-friendly restaurant and indoor play area. Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park was a great discovery for us. Located in County Kildare, it is a great place for a family day out with young kids as it has opportunities to walk, play (indoor and outdoor) a fun road train and educational opportunities in the heritage village. We first went where the kids were tiny and we all had great fun! These are the best things to see and do in Lullymore.
