On approaching the white arched suspension bridge, the task in hand seems a bit daunting. You have 172 feet to cross and 150 feet below you is the wild Atlantic crashing against the rocks. But the views at the other side at the tip of the Mizen Peninsula, Ireland’s most southwesterly point, take all your fears away! A little bit of history… In 1906 the Board of Trade in collaboration with the Irish Lights Board made a decision to build a fog signal station on Cloghane Island. Between 1908 to …
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Fota Wildlife Park
Need an idea to keep the kids amused for a day during what seems to be endless summer holidays? Fota Wildlife Park must surely be the answer to all your prayers! Find out more about Fota Wildlife Park, the animals that live within its confines and how to get here. The Objective… The aim of Fota Wildlife Park is to care for endangered species, through breeding programmes. The animals chosen can do well in an environment that allows them to meander through 40 acres of land, as if they were …
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Top Golf Courses in County Cork
With some of the best golf course settings in Ireland, County Cork offers an abundance of parkland golf courses that will certainly test your golfing skills. Unfortunately County Cork does not offer a links course, which is surprising considering it has such a long sandy coastline but you won’t be disappointed on the many courses available. Fota Island Golf Club… Located on a splendid 780-acre estate, just minutes drive from Cork City, Fota Island Golf Club can be found amongst the greenest of woodlands and is also home to the …
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The Top 10 Golf Courses in County Galway
The West of Ireland has a wonderful mixture of both parkland golf courses and links golf courses. The outstanding surroundings, high quality amenity areas, unpolluted environment, and splendid golf makes golfing in County Galway a delight. So why not test your golfing skills in some of the classic golf courses the West of Ireland has to offer? Athenry Golf Club… Christy O’Connor wrote: “They can be very proud of their new course in Athenry. It is surprisingly dry for an inland course and the greens in particular were magnificent”. Exceptional …
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Flights to Dublin
Looking for the best route to get to the Irish Capital? With the help of our guide with information on airports and airlines that fly to Dublin, we hope to make your journey a little bit easier. Flights to Dublin from Irish airports… If you’re in the Munster region and looking for a flight to Dublin, there are 3 airports to choose from. Your first choice is Shannon Airport in County Clare. Aer Lingus is the only airline operating a flight to Dublin, departing twice daily (these are early morning …
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Top Golf Courses in County Dublin
With over 60 golf courses in County Dublin you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. Break away from the hustle and bustle of Ireland’s vibrant capital city and take in the beautiful surroundings Dublin County has to offer with its many top quality golf courses. If you wish to upgrade those golf clubs, or get the very latest in golf course fashion, you’ll again be spoilt for choice with the many golf shops available at most golf clubs. Like any golf club in Ireland and in particular in Dublin, booking in …
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Walking Tours of Dublin
Make the most of your trip to Dublin and get a real feel for the city, up close and personal. You can discover the city’s rich history as well as the lesser-known sights at your leisure and the best way to do this is on foot. There are a number of walking tours to choose from, all of which are conducted by qualified and experienced guides. Read on for more…. You can stroll around Dublin’s most important sights and learn about its history, taking in the medieval districts and Old …
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Bus tours of Dublin
Dublin is a city enriched with history, culture and heritage and is jam packed with top attractions. With loads of shopping options and a pulsating and vibrant nightlife it’s one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. A great way to experience Dublin’s sights and sounds, and to get to all the touristy spots, without getting tired feet, is on board one of the many tour buses. Read on for more… Here’s a list of Dublin’s top bus tours. Dublin Sightseeing Tour… Organised by Dublin Bus, Dublin Sightseeing Tour …
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Cobh – The Queenstown Story
Take a step back in time and trace the history and legacy of the 2.5 million or so men, women and children who emigrated from Ireland via the historical town of Cobh. They were full of hopes and dreams as they sailed on coffin ships and early steamers, in search of a better way of life. Discover what life was like on board these early emigrant vessels, and of course on the dreaded coffin ships. Check out our guide to Cobh – The Queenstown Story, how to get here and …
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The top 10 adventure sports in County Galway
Looking for an adventure break in Ireland? Then Galway is the place for you. With stunning views, rugged hills and positioned on the verge of the Atlantic ocean it’s the perfect place to explore and get your adrenaline pumping. Here’s a list of some of the top adventure sports in Galway: Delphi Adventure Holidays… Delphi Adventure Holidays is situated in spectacular Killary Harbour, home to some of Ireland’s most magnificent scenery. Delphi offers everything from mountain biking, surfing, raft building, Canadian canoeing, epic hiking trails, rock climbing, indoor climbing, abseiling, …
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