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    The wonderful walk to Lough Dan, Wicklow

    April 28, 2020 /

    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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    March 20, 2020

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    March 14, 2020
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    Visiting Birr Castle: why and how you will love its unique Irish Castle

    May 3, 2020
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    Things do to in Kilkenny on your first visit + walking itinerary to see the best of the city

    April 17, 2020 /

    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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    March 5, 2020
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    What to pack for Ireland in December: full packing list for Ireland in the holiday season

    December 30, 2019

    What to pack for Ireland in September: full list

    September 1, 2020
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    Powerscourt House and Gardens: all you need to know for visiting

    March 22, 2020 /

    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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    March 3, 2021

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    The best things to do in Wicklow and you will love this stunning Irish county

    March 20, 2020 /

    Handpicked selection of the best things to do in Wicklow, stunning county in the east of Ireland with gorgeous hikes, historical sites, towns and much more!

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    Glenroe Farm: open farm and playground for a great family day out

    May 13, 2020
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    Fairy Castle Loop: all you need to know about this family friendly Ticknock Walk

    January 5, 2021

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    March 22, 2020
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    Russborough House: all you need to know for visiting (and why we think you’ll love it!)

    March 14, 2020 /

    All you need to know to plan a visit to Russborough House and Gardens, a wonderful estate with wonderful House tours, nature walks and kids attractions perfect for a family day out near Dublin. If you are looking for an easy and fun day out near Dublin, then I recommend you plan a day at the Wonderful Russborough House and Gardens, one of our favorite family hangouts in the Dublin area Located in Blessington, a short car ride from Dublin, Russborough is a stately home surrounded by wonderful lands, now open and equipped to welcome visitors of all ages. The estate comprises of a beautiful, elegant home, large gardens, a maze, a very well…

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    Mount Usher Gardens: why and how to visit this stunning corner of Ireland

    March 11, 2020 /

    All you need to know to plan a visit to Mount UIsher Gardens, one of the most famous and beautiful gardens in the country. Garden visits are not really my thing, however, there are some gardens in Ireland that are so beautiful, they turn even my gardening-averse personality into a garden-loving one: Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford, Wicklow, are such a garden. Mount Usher Gardens are a world-renown garden, often praised by local and international visitors and publications as one of the loveliest in Ireland and are a true pleasure to visit. Nestled into a sheltered valley along the river Vartry, in Co Wicklow, they have a lovely collection so…

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    November 14, 2021
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    November 10, 2021
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    Greenan Maze and farm: the labyrinth and farm you and your kids will love

    March 9, 2020 /

    Our review of the lovely Greenan Maze and Farm in Co Wicklow. Discover why this is one of our favourite places for a fun-filled family day out with the kids in the Dublin area. Trips to local farms are our go-to activities to keep toddlers active and busy on a sunny day and, among the many within easy reach from our home in Dublin, Greenan Farm is probably the one we like most of all. Located in Co Wicklow, the farm is only a short drive from Dublin, so it is easy to visit even if you only have a few hours available, and has several things to keep entertained…

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    March 3, 2021
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