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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-73024982188470675342014-07-23T01:23:00.001-07:002014-07-23T01:23:35.930-07:00 The Grand Canal Dublin walk - beautiful summer day tips Summer day tips - what to do on a hot summer afternoon.<br />
I haven't been here for a while, but there we go! Back on-line, full of ideas, lots of pictures taken, so plenty of things to document and to share.<br />
Summer in Dublin is warm again so I decided to give you some of my half a day trips tips.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">I have lived in the South side for a long time and I consider the Grand Canal as a great location. Many people enjoy this area and it is surrounded by great beer gardens where you can refresh yourself. You can either walk or cycle along. Decide yourself where you want to start. </span><br />
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I like to start the walk on Luas station Suir Road. This is the link to my <a href="https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=z8Ykk8M087GA.kk_ZCHq9CCJk">map</a>. It is easily accessible from city centre of Dublin by Luas, or Bus. One of the city bikes stations is nearby the Hilton hotel so that you can even rent a bike and there are plenty of city bike stations on the way. When you start at Suir Road just follow the Canal. There is a nice path leading by full of dog walkers and joggers. The walk is very easy so you can also take children.<br />
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Rent a kayak or feed the ducklings, swans and other birds. When feeding the birds make sure you only give them proper food. The Kayaks are to be <a href="http://www.surfdock.ie/">rented</a> in Portobello harbor or on Grand Canal dock and they are around €10 per hour. Just check before you go. It's great fun.</div>
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Now list of some great beer gardens and fine dining places for refreshment. Portobello is in the middle of the walk so let's start here. <a href="http://www.locksbrasserie.com/">The Locks brasserie</a> and <a href="http://www.thetablerestaurant.ie/">The Table restaurant</a> located just on the harbor offer great meal and wine selections. Both restaurants are very close to each other with different menu offers seem to be quite busy. </div>
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Just while crossing the Portobello bridge you get to Portobello pub, just turn left and walk along the road to 3. <a href="http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/thebernardshaw/">The Bernard Shaw pub</a> and sit in great beer garden and have a great pizza in there. Best coffee around during the day. </div>
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After a little refreshment continue walking along the canal and enjoy the rest of your walk towards The Grand Canal Dock. Lower Baggot street leads you towards Ballsbridge, where you can just enjoy the architecture around and continue walking through the heart of Dublin. The Grand Canal Dock is a great location to explore with the great bridges and the other docklands around. Many festivals take place in the Docklands every year. The Board Gais theatre offers great plays and shows. Perfect place for night photographs as well.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-72260591299942554362014-03-15T07:03:00.000-07:002014-03-15T07:08:09.191-07:00DIY - St. Patrick's earrings <br />
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As I am so excited about my first St. Patrick's day off I decided to make these earrings. </div>
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This is a small tutorial for these earrings to make at home. </div>
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Cut two pieces of wire about 25 centimeters long and make a knot at one end.</div>
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the international day of human rights made my day today. I was so proud to be part of opening the first Havel's place in Europe - Dublin, st. Patrick's park, Dublin Ireland.</div>
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Since today if you enter the St. Patrick's park by the cathedral you get to see two benches which are designed to bring people into conversation and discussion. It is dedicated to the memory and legacy of <a href="http://www.vaclavhavel.cz/Index.php?&setln=2">Václav Havel</a> was my hero. I grew up in the 80.ties and 90.ties in a new democracy forming state the Czech republic and work of Vaclav Havel was always very fascinating for me. I was inspired by his life, importance and his kindness. The person who never gave up his fight for freedom and resisted even though he had the chance to leave. I am fully aware of the difference between the life I have and my parents had. No freedom of traveling or speech and the propaganda all together caused to make people think less and be afraid of the war and believe in the great ideology.<br />
One day as a proud Czech I will tell my children about people like Vaclav Havel. I will also tell them about how Ireland helped me realize what I have. That's why I am delighted to write about such and important event.<br />
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The fact that Havel's Place will be opened in my beloved Dublin where I have lived in the last five years made me really excited.<br />
Havel's Place is a bench for two people to bring them in a discussion. The seats are really cosy and the table is decorated with Vaclav Havel's word "Truth and love will win against lies and hate one day". The glass hearts are typical for Mr. Havel, he used to use them in his signature, lime tree in the middle is the national tree. My big thanks to all the team to put so much afford in this project because the idea only came up a couple weeks ago after opening the first Havel's Place in the USA.<br />
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The actual idea to have Havel's Place in Dublin was conceived by Bill Shipsey (on the right at the back) on behalf of Amnesty International. The city of Dublin, Czech embassy, Irish Skoda and friends of Vaclav Havel supported this idea and it was opened as a second Havel place in the world. The next one will take place in Barcelona and I believe there will be more.</div>
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As you can see this little Czech gathering in the heart of Dublin was full of people who came to remember this great person who was also known as the last Czechoslovak and the first Czech president. I remember my grandfather had his picture at home after the Velvet revolution. I will always keep a piece of Vaclav Havel with me. </div>
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If you have time and you go to see the St. Patrick's cathedral, make sure you pop in to see the little place and sit down. I hope it will bring you peace and good spirit as it did to me today. Big thanks again to the Amnesty International, Czech Embassy, Dublin city council and friends of Vaclav Havel for this gift! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Saint Patrick's Park, Dublin 8, Ireland53.2525955 -6.212017599999967453.250220999999996 -6.2170600999999674 53.25497 -6.2069750999999673tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-83399306894682740072013-10-01T09:58:00.004-07:002013-10-03T00:02:11.078-07:00Little day trips around Dublin ...the North side <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The capital city of Ireland has lots of little hidden places where you see many nice things and easily spend a day having a picnic or walking around & enjoy the atmosphere of Dublin. I love Dublin as much as the west coast so I think it's about time to give you a little bit more info about the metropole. Make sure you have enough time for Dublin while planning your trip.<br />
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I would like to start with North Bull island in Clontarf in Dublin. <a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/130/">The bus</a> leaves city centre very often, you can ask the bus driver where to get off. It's also lovely to cycle along the bay side, which takes about 45 minutes from the city centre. Clontarf is a coastal suburb on the northside of Dublin, Ireland, located in Dublin 3. It is most famous for giving the name to the Battle of Clontarf<img src="http://www.previewshots.com/images/v1.3/t.gif" /> in 1014 during which Brian Boru<img src="http://www.previewshots.com/images/v1.3/t.gif" />, High King of Ireland defeated the Viking invaders. This battle, which extended to districts over several miles, is seen as marking an end to the Irish-Viking Wars.<br />
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I think this is an ideal destination for families, people with dogs, kite surfers or just to take the granny out on the beach by car. You have to cross a bridge and walk towards to the statue, where the sand dunes and beach start. Ideal picnic place complemented with wooden benches, which offer nice sea view. You can also have a swim if you like, many winter swimmers practice there every day. You can walk really far along the beach. The industrial view is kind of cute, I enjoy it because it's a face of Dublin. I love when the sun sets over there and you see the Pigeon towers getting<br />
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Another great destination for everybody is Howth. It is on a peninsula of the same name at the north of Dublin Bay. Originally just a small fishing village. You can either take <a href="http://www.irishrail.ie/">dart</a> or <a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/31a11/">bus</a> from the city centre. I love to take a bus up to Howth summit and walk back along the cliffs of Howth. It's an easy walk and you can do it even with children. Just walk up the hill from Summit Inn and you will get to a parking place, where you can see the map. Plenty of picnic places and space for your children to play. Howth itself has nice pier and a lighthouse. There is lots of shops where you can buy fresh sea food .<br />
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Another great day to spend out is to take a <a href="http://www.islandferries.net/">boat </a> to Ireland's Eye island. This is a great chance to observe the life of birds hatching there. If you get lucky you get to see Puffin hunters in action. Remember do not get too close to the birds when their little ones are growing up because they simply don't like it. The boats leave every 30 minutes but only in good weather, so check it before you go. I hope that these tips will make your days here in Dublin and you will enjoy your stay in the capital. Good luck<br />
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The Connemara loop is just a really beautiful way how to get to know the Joyce county. You can do it in one day but you might feel sad driving through all the beauty only for one day. Anyway this is the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109963152157228020417.0004927e8bbf27e3671d7">map of the Connemara Loop </a>, have a look & think about the journey yourself. Every spot is worth stopping.<br />
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Driving further towards to Leenane village will be very pleasant because you'll see lots of lakes and turf hills. This area always makes me think about the famine times, because you can really see that the people of Ireland had nothing else than potatoes. Life must have been tough here.<br />
The road will bring you to one of my favorite parts of Connemara - <a href="http://www.visitorsviewonireland.blogspot.ie/2013/08/killary-fjord-sleepzone-connemara-hostel.html">Leenane village & Killary fjord</a> - the link is to another post of this blog especially dedicated to Killary fjord. Make sure to stop here. The Leenane village & its surrounding is just breathtaking. Killary fjord is the only fjord in Ireland so have enough time to see it.<br />
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You can now choose how you want to go back, either follow the map or just drive along the coast. Both ways have their own beauty. The inland way is stunning, you will be passing the twelve pins and see the marble mines. The coastal way via Cliffden reveals the stunning coast so you decide. I hope you will love Connemara as much as I do. Enjoy.<br />
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County Donegal is one of my favorite parts of Ireland, people are very friendly & helpful over here. If you are planning your holidays in Ireland, don't forget to visit Donegal. There are so many things you can see & visit that one week is not enough to see the whole county.<br />
Do not worry about accommodation because you will have plenty of possibilities from small B&Bs, hostels to 4* hotels. While planning your trip remember to visit the cliffs of Slieve League. People might get confused about names of places written in Gaelic but do not worry because everybody speaks English. Donegal is a part of Ireland where people speak Gaelic to keep the history of Ireland alive. <br />
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Let's go back to the trip - this is the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205273039526856768410.0004e4ef76d7b7cc2574d">map</a> for driving directions from Donegal town, make sure you take the coastal road because you will just love the beautiful panoramas and scenery. Photographers make sure that your batteries are fully charged to be able to take as many pictures as you like. I can assure you that there is so much to see. If planning this trip consider that you will be stopping every 5 minutes. It is nice to stay in Donegal town but I preffered to stay in one of the local villages to be closer to the coast. If you have no car you can use public bus to Donegal and that use the <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1349438037-490.pdf">local bus</a> to get to Carrick. That's the village which is the closest to the cliffs.<br />
Plenty of accommodation possibilities again - lodge, hostel, B&Bs or self catering cottages. I don't think I saw a hotel in Carrick town but there might be one somewhere around. You can <a href="http://www.irelandbybike.com/Bike-Rental/">rent a bike</a> in Carrick and cycle around this area, just remember the hills are very steep.<br />
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To get to the Slieve league you can either <a href="http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Sliabh-Liag-Pilgrim-Path/377/">walk</a> the old pilgrimage, drive or cycle. It might seem really long journey to get to the top but once you get there, you will just be amazed. Drive carefully because the roads are narrow and there is lots of sheep around.<br />
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The Slieve League cliffs offers <a href="http://www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com/">boat trips</a> underneath the cliffs, which must be an amazing experience. I can't wait to go back & try this experience. Local people will be happy to help you so if you get lost, don't be affraid to ask. Have lots of fun!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Slieve League, Co. Donegal, Ireland54.6367862 -8.6814816999999529.114751700000003 -49.990075699999949 80.1588207 32.62711230000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-54367409721758282172013-08-19T10:25:00.003-07:002013-09-26T14:39:22.270-07:00Aran islands - the Atlantic islands <span style="background-color: lime;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: black;"></span></span></span><br />
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There are three Atlantic islands called the Aran Islands -Inishere, Inishmoore and Inishmaan. Accommodation is very easy to book - hostels, hotel and lots of bed & breakfast so you don't have to worry about where to stay. You have to take a ferry to Aran islands - there are two points where you can take the ferry from - <a href="https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl">Doolin</a> a village which is situated underneath the Cliffs of Moher or from <a href="https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl">Ros a'Mhíl</a> which is situated in the heart of Galway bay. You can also take a <a href="http://www.aerarannislands.ie/">plane</a> from Connemara airport, make sure you book your flight in advance because the flights are very busy. Just one more little reminder don't forget to check the weather because the ferries and planes only operate in good weather.<br />
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Inishmore island is the biggest of the three. It offers great possibilities for <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205273039526856768410.0004e43a59c56e9bd8e47">hiking, cycling or just a nice drive.</a>
The hike or cycle is moderate and is about 22 km long but you can just
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for €10/per day and I cycled all around the island. If you want to see a
lot and enjoy the atmosphere the bike trip is the best. To get to Dun
Aengus by bike takes about 30 minutes but with all the beauty around it
might take you longer. Dun Aengus of Inishmore have uncovered the
remains of huts and bones which suggests to the archeologists that the
land was already occupied between 500 - 800 BC, several centuries before
the fort was build. The fort is situated on the rim of a 200 m high
cliff on the island's southern coast. It's simply stunning and
definitely worth visiting. On the way back you can visit one more
attraction called Dun Duchanthair. There is plenty of craft shops,
pubs, bars or restaurants on Inishmore if you want to stay overnight and
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Inisheere is a smaller island but as beautiful as Inishmore full of nice spots.You can rent a bike again or just walk round the island. For going around the whole island I recommend a car or a bike, for hiking just choose the highlights - this is a <a href="https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl">map</a>. I enjoyed the part of thewalk where Lough More is, you also get to see the wreck of Plassy over there. The beach is situated on the way back.Whether you stay overnight or just one day enjoy the Aran Islands and don't forget to check local crafs.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Aran Islands, Ireland53.0971747 -9.6563320000000252.944626699999993 -9.97905550000002 53.2497227 -9.33360850000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-68798438898113129072013-08-11T14:26:00.002-07:002013-08-13T13:21:10.838-07:00The Wicklow mountains - Lough Tan "Guinness lake" & the waterfall<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Sally Gap is a beautiful part of the Wicklow mountains. I call this lake "Guinness lake" because it looks like a pint of Guinness to me. This is a <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=205273039526856768410.0004e3b0ba993b68da996">map of the area</a>. I want to point out two places - Lough Tan and secret waterfall. Both places are really enjoyable and you can have nice picnic here. From the lough Tan view point you can walk up the <a href="http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Wicklow-Way---Lough-Tay-Road-to-Crone-Wood-Car-Park/5083/">Wicklow way </a>up to Cronewood where you could be picked up or walk a bit further to Knockree and take public bus back to town. <br />
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if you want to drive. The waterfall is not in the maps but worth
seeing, that's why I call this place a secret waterfall. You will enjoy
looking down the valley or just the sheep around. The whole drive takes
about half a day, you can connect it with visiting <a href="http://www.glendalough.ie/">Glendalough</a>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Wicklow National Park, Kilafin, Laragh, Co. Wicklow, Ireland53.1580221 -6.306778000000008452.852837599999994 -6.9522250000000083 53.4632066 -5.6613310000000086tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-67678095533702631582013-08-11T07:33:00.001-07:002013-08-11T07:41:28.293-07:00The Cliffs of Moher - the incredible beauty in county Clare<div style="text-align: left;">
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When you do a research about what to do in Ireland one of the top 10 results will be the Cliffs of Moher in county Clare. Right after the <a href="http://www.burrennationalpark.ie/visit.html">Burren national park</a> you get to this stunning place on mother Earth. There are days during the year, when this attraction is so busy that you won't be able to take a picture like this. My recommendation is if you have the option - don't go at the weekend, leave it for the weekdays. The cliffs and the area around offer lots to do - hiking, cycling and road trips.<br />
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I stayed in the <a href="http://www.doolinhostel.ie/">Doolin hostel</a> for a base and had so much fun over there. Doolin is a small village where you have a good acces to the Burren area and the Cliffs of Moher.</div>
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Use your car to get the there or <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1284376006-423.pdf">public bus</a> from Galway.</div>
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I took a <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1284376006-423.pdf">public bus</a> from Doolin up to the Visitor's center of the Cliffs. Walked around, of course took lots of pictures and than I decided to walk back to Doolin. This walk is called <a href="http://www.irishtrails.ie/maps/Cliffs%20of%20Moher%20Coastal%20Walk%20-%20Map.pdf">Doolin cliff walk</a>, you need to have good shoes and be ready for rain. The hike down is just perfect, 8 km to Doolin village which took me around 2 hrs. I really enjoyed this hike. As I took a morning bus I got back to Doolin by 2pm and still had a half a day left. I was on time and able to catch the last <a href="http://www.doolinferry.com/">boat</a> which brings you underneath the cliffs, if you are lucky you might see the <a href="https://www.google.ie/search?q=puffin+birds&client=firefox-a&hs=JdX&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=2ZcHUrvHPMOM7QaHtIHYDg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1173&bih=630">puffins</a> hatching or fishing. It takes about one hour and it is worth it. </div>
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After you come back to Doolin have delicious Irish coffee in the local bar and enjoy the atmosphere of this village on the west coast of Ireland. <a href="http://www.gusoconnorsdoolin.com/">O'connors pub</a> is the right place for traditional Irish music and the best fish and chips in the west coast. You'll find lots more to do around - <a href="http://www.doolincave.ie/">the Doolin cave</a>, scuba diving, <a href="http://www.doolinferry.com/">cruise ships</a> to Aran islands, local craft shops and plenty of cycling and hiking possibilities in the <a href="http://www.burrenconnect.ie/geopark/walking_maps.html">Burren area</a>. Enjoy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co. Clare, Ireland52.9718795 -9.426509699999996927.449845 -50.735103699999996 78.493914 31.882084300000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-6362807599592042182013-08-06T11:56:00.001-07:002013-08-19T15:16:21.586-07:00Dingle peninsula<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dingle peninsula is situated in county Kerry. Make sure you won't miss it when discovering Ireland.<br />
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Dingle is well known for its stunning panoramic views. Dingle town itself is full of little craft shops, lots of bars, supermarkets and restaurants. Accommodation should not be a problem because there is lots of B&Bs, hostels or hotels around. You can get to Dingle by car or public transport. There is even a <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1360755122-276.pdf">public bus </a>operating on the peninsula, which gets you where you need. It is possible to rent bikes in Dingle town and enjoy the beauty of this place on the bike. Hiking is great, because the Dingle mountains are full of great <a href="http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/walklist.html">hiking spots.</a> You can also take a drive around the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205273039526856768410.0004e322e563561d7f49d&msa=0&ll=52.294202,-10.353241&spn=0.245255,0.617294&iwloc=0004e322fdb4a93537cec">ring of Dingle</a>. </div>
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Another possibility how to spend a day around is to take a <a href="http://www.blasketislands.ie/">ferry</a> to the <a href="http://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/blaskets.html">Blasket islands</a> and enjoy a day there. Remember there is no shelter so make sure you are ready for rain. The ferry takes about 45 minutes to get there and I am sure you will be surprised. </div>
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Your ferry will probably be accompanied by the local dolphin called<a href="http://www.dodingle.com/Activities/fungi_dingle_dolphin.html"> Fungi.</a> Once you get to the island , you might get lucky and see sunbathing seals on the sand. The islands have a beautiful coastline which is worth seeing. I am sure everybody who loves wild nature will love this place. You can hike around the island or just enjoy the beach or have a picnic over there. You will be told what time does the boat leave so don't miss it and enjoy!<br />
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You can <a href="http://www.activeme.ie/guides/walks/conor-pass-croaghskearda-loop/">walk</a> up there as well, the hike is quite demanding but worth climbing the hill. I am sure you will fall in love with this piece of Ireland because it is very magic. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland52.1387608 -10.27053599999999326.6167263 -51.579129999999992 77.6607953 31.038058000000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-5375041666136462622013-08-03T08:53:00.000-07:002013-09-04T14:13:50.244-07:00Donegal - Aranmore island<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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County Donegal is a very special place on Mother Earth, I could easily imagine a part of Lord of the rings being filmed there.<br />
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First time I went to this area It was to Dungloe town and we were warmly welcomed by the owner of this <a href="http://www.simplydonegal.com/Dungloe.html">lovely cottage</a>. The place is just groovy cottage with a lovely kitchen, which is fully equipped for cooking. The shower & bath are nice as well. Bedrooms fit four to five people and are very comfortable. Christina's hospitality is amazing so I fully recommend her services. <br />
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Dungloe town is a cute little place which has brilliant bars,good restaurant, shops and supermarkets. You can get to Dungloe town by public transport or by car. Check <a href="http://journeyplanner.buseireann.ie/jp/bin/?__utma=93375374.399027505.1365260728.1375312958.1375545054.20&__utmb=93375374.1.10.1375545054&__utmc=93375374&__utmx=-&__utmz=93375374.1375545054.20.10.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=bus%20eireann&__utmv=-&__utmk=85637585">Bus Eirann</a> for connection. <br />
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Aranmore island is a really nice place to visit. Take the <a href="http://www.arranmoreferry.com/">ferry</a> from Burtonport and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of The Aranmore island. There is plenty of accommodation possibilities. The local night club provides fun till very late.<br />
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Great <a href="http://www.arranmoreco-op.com/ArranmoreWaymarkedWalksSlrainnMhir.htm">hiking or cycling</a> possibilities. Unfortunately it is impossible to rent bicycles in this area, so bring your own. You can also hike or rent a local taxi driver. The hike is amazing & so must be the cycle. Just walk up the hill, pass the village & all you need is great weather. The island is full of glacial lakes, sheep and the coastline is stunning. Enjoy the beautiful panoramas and don't forget to try the local bar with a view on the ocean.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com1Ireland54.982132061609505 -8.519897460937554.836351061609506 -8.8426209609375 55.127913061609505 -8.1971739609375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-4317912581803664102013-08-02T12:45:00.000-07:002013-08-06T12:01:03.628-07:00Killary fjord - Sleepzone Connemara hostel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Killary fjord is situated in Connemara county Galway. The hostel is placed on the fjord about 1,5 km off the main road and gives you beautiful views.<br />
<a href="http://www.sleepzone.ie/About_The_Connemara_Hostel/Default.87.html">SLEEPZONE</a> hostel is a very friendly environment with support of Irish tourism. You can bring a car down or ask your bus driver to drop you off at the adventure centre and just walk down. These are the local buses from Galway <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1340110589-419.pdf"> Timetable. </a><br />
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Once you get to the hostel, you'll love it from the first time because the whole area just overviews the Killary fjord. The hostel itself is very well maintained and the rooms are bright and spacious. The showers are ensuite and the kitchen and dining room area are very well placed. You can have breakfast and overview the Killary fjord. I recommend an early booking. This hostel is very busy. There is plenty of things to see and do around for more than three days. So stay as long as possible.<br />
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Connemara is great for hiking just ask for detailed map and get on the top of one of the surrounding turf hills and enjoy the stunning views around Connemara. <a href="http://www.sleepzone.ie/Walking__Hiking_in_Connemara/Default.360.html">This is a link to some hikes around.</a> <br />
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Take the <a href="http://killaryadventure.com/">Killary adventure centre</a> offers bikes to rent, kayaking and more to do including mud fights and clay pigeon shooting.<br />
You can also take a <a href="http://killarycruises.com/">boat trip</a> on the Killary fjord. If you are lucky you even get to see the local dolphins. The trip takes about 90 minutes, the boat has a lovely lounge bar where you can refresh yourself.<br />
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There is lots more to do on the Killary fjord, let me know if you enjoyed it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Killary Harbour, Ireland53.5999919 -9.787971299999981153.5246309 -9.949332799999981 53.6753529 -9.6266097999999811tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-79045781969975939732013-07-18T15:49:00.001-07:002013-08-06T12:02:10.815-07:00Great tip for a beach in Dublin<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland53.300791 -6.177066800000034227.778756499999997 -47.485660800000034 78.8228255 35.131527199999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-54564021288167622432013-07-18T05:17:00.003-07:002013-08-06T12:03:01.257-07:00Quick summer tip - all the beaches you can go to around DublinAre you in Dublin during these hot days?<br />
It's just great when you can go to the beach any time during the summer.<br />
These are my tips :<br />
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There is a lot of nice beaches in the north direction from Dublin. Rush village beach is one of them. It only takes 30 minutes to drive from Dublin or you can use public transport <br />
<a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/33">http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/33</a>/. Really nice beach and all within walking distance.<br />
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There is more options to get off the bus or the motorway and go to Donabate or Skerries. Skerries town is full of life, bars, port and the beach is spacious. <br />
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If you want to head south from Dublin the best way is to take dart (train) <a href="http://www.irishrail.ie/">http://www.irishrail.ie/</a><br />
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Dun Laoghaire is a cute town with a few small beaches around. Just take the Dart and get of the train at the Dun Laoghaire station, just turn right and walk straight down and you'll find lots of spots. Can be busy but you will enjoy it because the ambiance of Dun Laoghaire is just amazing. <br />
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The further on the coast you go the better Bray, Dalkey and Greystones follow the coast line on the dart. For sure you'll find amazing spots over there. Bray is the biggest town with lots of bars and shops around. Make sure you have some food and drink supplies for Greystones and Dalkey beaches. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-14291288566552723802013-07-16T14:29:00.002-07:002013-08-06T12:04:41.184-07:00Johnnie Foxe's walk<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The best pub <span style="font-size: large;">in Dublin</span></span></span></b> (nearly)<br />
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This is the best pub around, great food as well....special atmosphere,<br />
you get a chance to meet locals, tourists or immigrants of any nationality which have settled here in Ireland. The menu is excellent & affordable. The walk is medium & it's worth doing it.<br />
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You have several options what way to do the walk. There is a public bus to this place <a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/44b/">n.44b</a> but it only works during the weekdays. <br />
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<li>Dublin - <a href="http://www.wicklowway.com/">Wicklow way</a> - Glencullen, public bus back or take the official to town</li>
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I prefer to walk the Wickow way, because it's much nicer but both walks have something....<br />
The way back..follow the map<a href="https://maps.google.ie/maps?ct=reset&tab=ll"> Way back.</a><br />
Enjoy the pints!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Glencullen, Co. Dublin, Ireland53.2224638 -6.216138000000000827.7004293 -47.524732 78.7444983 35.092456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121771388736260109.post-53428698128165164762013-07-16T14:27:00.004-07:002017-06-03T06:20:18.119-07:00The Sugarloaf walk<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wicklow mountains are called the garden of Ireland so if you ever come to Dublin. You should discover this area. </span><br />
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The first tip for a nice trip is the Sugarloaf hill. How to get there if you have no car?<br />
There are several other ways how to get there...<br />
The easiest first<br />
<a href="http://www.glendaloughbus.com/"><span style="color: black;">This bus takes you from town</span></a> .....take this bus to Kilmacanogue and the bus will drop you off just under the hill of Sugarloaf. Make sure you ask the driver. You can just climb up the hill and enjoy the spectacular view.<br />
This is link the map of the walk<br />
<a href="https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl">map </a><br />
After you get to the top you can walk down to Kilamacanogue village, just follow the tracks.<br />
You can take bus n. 145 back....<a href="http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/All-Timetables/145/">Timetable</a><br />
Very easy to do<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05848820796201291060noreply@blogger.com0Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland53.150481679103429 -6.148556919140673953.112382679103426 -6.2292379191406742 53.188580679103431 -6.0678759191406737