Photo credit – Shuttershock By Elaine Whelan As a Tipperary local myself, it can sometimes be hard to appreciate the beauty of your own county when you see it every day. However whenever visitors come to stay, they always gush about how lucky we are to live here. Tipperary is a gorgeous county where rich green fields and panoramic scenery…
Photo credit – Shuttershock By Elaine Whelan If you’re dreaming of a holiday break this year, then Carlow is a great destination to consider. It really is a haven for those who enjoy the great outdoors with stunning, unspoilt landscapes, fresh air and wide open spaces! Rancho Reilly Rancho Reilly is a family run Pet Farm and Children’s Activity Centre ideal for…
Photo credit – Eagles Flying By Elaine Whelan One of Ireland’s most adventurous counties, there are countless options to fill your days while visiting Sligo. So much so that you may have to come back again to fit it all in! Sligo sits perfectly near the top of the world famous Wild Atlantic Way and boasts views that are to…
Photo credit – Arigna Mining Experience By Elaine Whelan When it comes to staycation destinations, Roscommon seems to be an underdog. With many not knowing how much this Connacht county has to offer, they are missing out on the perfect family staycation destination. Here’s what to do if you decide to explore all that the Rossies have to offer. The Arigna Mining Experience The Arigna Mining Experience…
Photo credit – Sky Park By Elaine Whelan Louth is officially Ireland’s smallest county. As the saying goes though, good things come in small packages! Louth doesn’t tend to be everyone’s first choice for a holiday destination but this small but mighty county is severely overlooked. Louth is situated just North of Dublin on Ireland’s east coast, which makes it the…
Photo credit – Dungarvan Tourism By Elaine Whelan My family and I have always had a love affair with the town of Dungarvan in County Waterford. I have spent summers in a mobile home by the beach, sunny days strolling down the quays and most of my childhood smelling the salty air as I swung from the monkey bars in…
Photo credit -Kinsale.ie By Elaine Whelan Originally a medieval fishing port, historic Kinsale in County Cork is one of the most picturesque, popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland. Visitors to Kinsale are captivated by its beautiful setting. With its long waterfront, yacht-filled harbour, narrow winding streets and brightly painted galleries, shops and houses, Kinsale is a town not to be missed. Only 25 minutes…
By Elaine Whelan Ireland is steeped in history and the numerous castles and estates littered around the country is proof of our extensive past. During the summer you and your family may want to explore Ireland’s past while travelling the length and breadth of the country. However due to current Covid-19 restrictions, some of our historic buildings cannot adhere to recommended guidelines…
By Elaine Whelan Mayo Glamping Located in the rolling hills of central Mayo, this unique glamping location is the perfect family escape. With a variety of novelty accommodation to choose from such as a hobbit hut, Nordic wooden cabin or a railway carriage, you kids will be boasting about this holidays forever. Recreate the Lord of the Rings in the charming Hobbit Huts…
Photo Credit – Visit Waterford By Elaine Whelan Along the coast of Ireland’s Ancient East, County Waterford showcases miles of stunning coastline, Ireland’s oldest city, a UNESCO Global Geopark and monastic marvels by the ocean. Quaint and bustling seaside towns are plentiful in the sunny south east county. Crowds flock here every summer to revel in the stunning scenes of…