Image by Shutterstock Donegal, the northernmost county of the island, is beyond beautiful. Words can’t describe the rolling landscapes and miles of beaches that adorn this Ulster county. There is a reason it’s difficult to acquire a holiday home in Donegal during peak seasons. And even on off seasons the ruggedness of the county is beyond breath-taking. Slieve League No…
TOP 10 RECOMMENDED THINGS TO DO ON THE DOORSTEP OF KILLARNEY’S CASTLEROSSE PARK RESORT (Covid-19 restrictions apply) A SELF-DRIVE ALONG THE RING OF KERRY Take a self- drive along the Ring of Kerry and enjoy the breath-taking beauty it has to offer. The first pitstop and maybe one of Castlerosse Park Resort’s favourites is the sheep dog trials in Kells.…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock By Elaine Whelan Wicklow has long been known as The Garden of Ireland and after a visit here you will be left wishing this stunning county was, in fact, in your back garden. Stretching from mountains to sea with everything in between, Wicklow is a county with a wealth of activities to offer its visitors. Wicklow has…
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…