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    Derryounce Lakes and Trails

    Derryounce Lakes and Trails

    Enjoy scenic greenways, and lake & forest walks at Derryounce, home to a variety of wildlife, birds, plants and insects
    3990
    A delightful day out at Birr Castle

    A delightful day out at Birr Castle

    Birr Castle Demesne boasts 120 acres of delightful gardens, river and lake walks & an abundance of exotic plants and wildlife
    750
    A family-friendly day out in Portumna

    A family-friendly day out in Portumna

    Nature lovers & history buffs will relish the rich heritage & scenic beauty that comes courtesy of the Portumna Forest Park Estate
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    Explorations in the Boyne Valley

    Explorations in the Boyne Valley

    Nature lovers & history buffs will relish the rich heritage & scenic beauty that comes courtesy of the Boyne Valley
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    Scenic Wicklow walks on the Vartry Reservoir Trails

    Scenic Wicklow walks on the Vartry Reservoir Trails

    Highlights of the scenic Vartry Trails in Wicklow. Take the meandering woodland paths to enjoy panoramic lake & mountain views
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    Best Wicklow Walks: Bray Head Loop

    Best Wicklow Walks: Bray Head Loop

    Take a hike on one of Wicklow's most scenic routes with woodland trails & panoramic sea and mountain views to knock your socks off
    710
    Winter walks and an idyllic country retreat

    Winter walks and an idyllic country retreat

    Get away from it all in a cosy country retreat in Meath with close proximity to woodland & river walks, historical sites & fantastic food
    7050
    The perfect short break in Sligo

    The perfect short break in Sligo

    Visit Sligo & enjoy the spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way, as well as some of the best sunsets in Ireland
    1730
    Hooked by the Hook Peninsula

    Hooked by the Hook Peninsula

    A round-up of the best places to visit on the Hook Peninsula: beaches, abbeys, forest & cliff walks and great pub food to boot
    1800
    Day-tripping delights in Co. Kilkenny

    Day-tripping delights in Co. Kilkenny

    24 hours in Kilkenny: visits to Jerpoint Abbey, the beautiful Woodstock Gardens and two of Ireland's most picturesque villages
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    Lemanaghan: A sacred landscape, past and present

    Lemanaghan: A sacred landscape, past and present

    Lemanaghan, Co. Offaly, is a scenic area of national & historical significance, and home to a fascinating Early Christian monastic site
    2870
    Exploring Lough Ree and its islands

    Exploring Lough Ree and its islands

    Best places to visit on and around Lough Ree: A guide to the history, culture, archaeology & places of scenic beauty
    1842
    A slice of heaven at Heywood Gardens

    A slice of heaven at Heywood Gardens

    Heywood Gardens is one of the highlights of the Laois Garden Trail with acres of woodland, lakes, formal gardens and stunning views
    2350
    Make a break for Sligo & Leitrim

    Make a break for Sligo & Leitrim

    Plan a holiday to Sligo and Leitrim and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery, beaches & mountains on the Wild Atlantic Way
    2310
    Exploring our ancient heritage at Clonmacnoise

    Exploring our ancient heritage at Clonmacnoise

    A walk through Clonmacnoise: one of Offaly’s most important cultural and historical sites, not to mention the most scenic
    400
    Escape into nature on The Grand Canal Way

    Escape into nature on The Grand Canal Way

    A rundown on all the sites of cultural & historical interest and scenic beauty on the Offaly Grand Canal Way.
    1350
    On top of the world at Croghan Hill

    On top of the world at Croghan Hill

    A walking trail in Offaly offering some of the most spectacular 360 degree views across the midlands, with a fascinating history to boot
    7080
    A garden of delights at Tullynally Castle

    A garden of delights at Tullynally Castle

    The magnificent gardens and castle at Tullynally in Westmeath is a wonderful day-trip for all the family
    2000
    Offaly's Tracks & Trails

    Offaly's Tracks & Trails

    A guide to the Silver River Nature Trail and Kinnitty Forest looped walk, two of Offaly's most picturesque routes
    2000
    The Westmeath Way: a rustic national walking trail

    The Westmeath Way: a rustic national walking trail

    An idyllic national walking trail through the heart of Ireland: from Kilbeggan to Mullingar through peaceful and unspoiled landscapes
    1200
    National Famine Way:

    National Famine Way:

    The National Famine Way runs along the banks of the Royal Canal: a 167km waymarked national walking trail that takes in six counties
    1710
    Walking through history in Goldsmith Country

    Walking through history in Goldsmith Country

    An introduction to the rich history, archaeology & buildings of Goldsmith Country, Co. Westmeath
    1920
    The Hidden Rural Wonders of North Westmeath

    The Hidden Rural Wonders of North Westmeath

    A guide to the best of north Westmeath: Fore Abbey, Lough Lene & Multyfarnham Friary.
    1340
    Belvedere and Emo: A Tale of Two Houses

    Belvedere and Emo: A Tale of Two Houses

    Belvedere and Emo: a tale of two great houses. In the midlands region alone, the spread of castles & stately homes is truly impressive
    1410
    Following the Old Rail Trail

    Following the Old Rail Trail

    Exploring the heart of Ireland on two wheels - the scenic and peaceful Old Rail Trail in Westmeath
    2230
    Off the beaten track: Westmeath forest walks for all the family

    Off the beaten track: Westmeath forest walks for all the family

    A look at some of the midlands' most picturesque forest walks, and a worthy detour
    1990
    The Secrets of Massy's Estate

    The Secrets of Massy's Estate

    History & nature at Massy's Estate, one of Dublin's most picturesque forest walks, located at the foothills of the Dublin Mountains
    1330
    Escape to the Chateau: A Rural Retreat at Castle Leslie

    Escape to the Chateau: A Rural Retreat at Castle Leslie

    Enjoy a unique stay in one of Ireland's most luxurious castle estates. It's the ultimate rural retreat in a woodland & lakeside setting
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    Heavenly hikes: Bohernabreena reservoir loop

    Heavenly hikes: Bohernabreena reservoir loop

    The Bohernabreena Reservoir loop is one of South Dublin’s most picturesque walks and an unexpected treasure, a mere ten mins from our...
    5610
    On yer bike: Adventures on the Waterford Greenway

    On yer bike: Adventures on the Waterford Greenway

    The Waterford Greenway has been on my hit list for the longest time, though I can't say the same for my husband - he's not the world's...
    1740
    Trails & Tribulations: Portlick Millennium Forest

    Trails & Tribulations: Portlick Millennium Forest

    Welcome to Portlick Millennium Forest Trail - another unexpected treasure from this summer's explorations on our native shore. This time...
    6120
    Gastronomic delights: Ireland's modern food scene

    Gastronomic delights: Ireland's modern food scene

    Growing up in the arid culinary landscape that was the midlands of Ireland in the 80s, I could never have imagined how vibrant and...
    1060
    Lough Boora: a wild beauty in the heart of the midlands

    Lough Boora: a wild beauty in the heart of the midlands

    Lough Boora Discovery Park has to be one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Located about 16 kms from Tullamore, Co. Offaly, what was once...
    1510
    Wicklow wanderings: on and off the beaten track

    Wicklow wanderings: on and off the beaten track

    You could spend a month travelling around Wicklow and still not see half of what it has to offer. For a relatively small county it packs...
    2500
    Castletown House: history, drama & a little rock 'n' roll

    Castletown House: history, drama & a little rock 'n' roll

    The beautiful Castletown House can be found just outside Celbridge, Co. Kildare and less than 20kms from Dublin city. The estate really...
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    A weekend in the midlands:         Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

    A weekend in the midlands: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

    The Irish midlands get a bit of a raw deal and are often left out of the equation when discussing the great tourist spots of Ireland. I’m...
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    Ireland's most cracking hotels: in a nutshell

    Ireland's most cracking hotels: in a nutshell

    Apologies for the appalling pun. If you're still reading this, I thank you. If like me, you’re still feeling that post-Christmas pinch...
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