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24 hours in Dublin
Let's face it, 24 hours in Dublin is never going to be enough time, but if that's all you've got, then here is how to make the most of it. 24 hours in Dublin is a taster and one that will definitely leave you wanting more when you next visit the vibrant, moody and...
read moreTop 30 Things to do in Killarney, Ireland
There is no doubt that Killarney is a popular destination, and we share the Top 30 Things to do in Killarney, Ireland from our recent trip to this beautiful Irish town. From the cute coloured main centre, to the surrounding Killarney National Park, and it's close...
read moreWhy You Must Visit Dingle in Ireland
You must visit Dingle when you go to Ireland. Everyone loves Dingle, including the Irish, because there is a lot to love about this seaside town on the west coast of the Wi…
read moreVisiting Valentia Island in Ireland
To be quite honest I had never heard of Valentia Island in Ireland. When we were planning our road trip of 3 weeks in Ireland, we knew we couldn't do everything because Ireland is really just like a tardis. It keeps on giving and giving. We knew we had to get to...
read more#1 Hotel in Ireland – Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal
Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal has been named ‘No 1 Hotel in Ireland’ by TripAdvisor for the fifth year in a row, 2017 ‘Travellers Choice’ Awards on its website. Impressive when you look at the competition in Ireland. From castles to manor houses, this luxurious hotel...
read moreYou must Explore The Ring of Beara in Ireland – or maybe not.
While many people have heard of the spectacular Ring of Kerry in Ireland, you must explore The Ring of Beara which is absolutely not to be missed. The Ring of Beara in Ireland is one of the most dramatic circular driving routes, in Ireland. We did the Ring of Kerry,...
read more30 of the Best Lighthouses in the World
It appears that I am not the only one with a thing for lighthouses, and here are 30 of the Best Lighthouses in the World. It all started when we visited Hook Lighthouse in Ireland. We started with the 60 Best Lighthouses in the World, went on to the 20 Best...
read moreCobh, Ireland – don’t rest on your laurels.
I have made no bones about the fact that we were charmed by Ireland, but I do have a message to Cobh, Ireland - don’t rest on your laurels. We loved the raw natural beauty and the wonderful people of Donegal, Kilkenny was quirky in the best way, Dingle was crazy good,...
read moreVisit Hook Lighthouse, Ireland
An excellent day trip from the charming town of Kilkenny in Ireland is to go and visit Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operational lighthouse in the world.Hook Lighthouse …
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