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Aug17
Published by Asya in Arts, Climbing, Cruise, Cultural, Europe, Flying, History, Ireland, Kayaking, Photos, Relaxing, Walking
We’ve put together an unbeatable selection of one-day excursions from Dublin. Those of you who’ve had enough of sightseeing will love this action-packed day. In the morning, you can experience the thrills of rock climbing under the guidance of an experienced instructor. After lunch, there’s sea-kayaking in Dublin Bay. To round the day off, there’s a visit to the National Aquatic Center, Europe’s largest indoor waterworld. Or if you’ve had enough of watersports, the guide will take you for a pony ride along the sandy beaches of the Bay.
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Aug16
Published by Asya in Climbing, Europe, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Ireland, Photos, Relaxing, Walking
Located in the Province of Ulster, County Donegal is the most northern county of the twenty-six counties of the Republic of Ireland. With its sandy beaches and natural beauty, Co. Donegal is a favored destination for many travelers. It presents spectacular landscapes and seascapes, windswept peninsulas, precipitous cliffs and a host of golden beaches…that rival any in Europe.
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Aug12
Published by iv in Arts, Fishing, Golf, History, Hotels, Ireland, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Spa, Swimming, Walking
Relish the freedom to enjoy the authentic woodland, meandering Rye River and Carton lakes of the 1,100-acre private Estate on which Carton House is superbly located. Carton House Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in Maynooth just 20 km west of Dublin’s city centre and 30 minutes from Dublin’s international airport.
Old Carton was originally part of The Duke of Leinster’s Country Estate at Carton and retains that wonderful ambience from another era. Following a fantastic makeover, Carton House is now welcoming guests to experience this enchanting world, steeped in history, but with all the comforts of a hotel. Carton House he has taken a relatively flat and open parkland area and transformed it into a great and very golf course.
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Apr01
Published by iv in Cultural, History, Hotels, Ireland, Monuments, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Walking
This is a modern renovation literally built around an historic castle. It is a wonderful and beautiful hotel made of from a castle ruins that date back to several hundreds of years old. The Clontarf Castle Hotel is situated only two miles from Dublin City Center and five miles from the airport. With 111 deluxe en-suite rooms, 2 bars and a superb restaurant Clontarf Castle Hotel is the ideal location for business.
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Nov09
Published by iv in Cultural, Europe, History, Ireland, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Travel gear, UNESCO, Walking
The Giant’s Causeway is a World Heritage site, National Nature Reserve and Northern Ireland‘s premier tourist attraction. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. Formed between 50 and 60 million years ago, takes its name from the legends of Finn MacCool. Known to the Irish as the 8th Wonder of the World.
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Aug10
Published by Asya in Chillin, Europe, Flying, History, Hotels, Ireland, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Travel Stories, Walking
Ashford Castle is a magnificent monument to over 700 years of history and tradition and is appreciated by visitors from all over the world. Dates back to 1228, the castle opened as an exclusive hotel in 1939. Today it is recognized as one of the most luxurious resort hotels in the world. The hotel sets on the shores of Ireland’s second largest lake- Lough Corrib. The estate is 350 acres of private estate and gardens and once belonged to the Guiness family.
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Aug03
Published by misha in Adventure, Cultural, Europe, Events, Hiking, Ireland, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking
Off the west coast of County Mayo lies Ireland‘s largest island, Achill, a picturesque place that boasts the highest sea cliffs in Europe on its northern coast. A popular tourist destination, Achill is connected to the mainland by a swing bridge that enables cars to cross as well as boats to pass. Two large, bleak mountains, Slievemore and Croughan, both rising over 650m, loom impressively over the island. Photo by: Tommy Mulligan
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Jul21
Published by misha in Adventure, Arts, Cultural, Europe, Fishing, Hiking, History, Ireland, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories
Tory Island is tiny, only 5 km long and 1 km wide, but with four towns and a number of historical sites, it remains a strong community. Rugged, treeless, bleak and buffeted by wind, Tory Island is also remarkably beautiful in its way. Both mystical and remote, this granite rock rises from the sea off the north-west coast of Donegal.
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Jun18
Published by misha in Chillin, Cultural, Europe, Events, Ireland, Museums, Photos, Urban Tourism
Light House Cinema is a decidedly different and exciting movie theatre. The cinema is located at Smithfield in Dublin, Ireland. It looks and functions best when people are using it. Light House cinema is also an institution in Dublin. It began showing Irish, independent, foreign-language, art house and classic cinema 20 years ago, closed in 1966, and re-opened this summer in its new, customized space.
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Sep16
Published by Asya in Europe, Fishing, Golf, Hotels, Ireland, Parks, Restaurants, Shopping, Spa
The hotel is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the world organization and it is easy to see why.
The Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort,
Ireland, is the ultimate vacation destination complete with an 18 hole championship golf course, a luxurious
Spa, world-class dining facilities,
fishing,
shopping, sightseeing and a host of other estate activities guaranteed to make memories which will last a lifetime.
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