Tag: County Wicklow

  • December 11, 2013
    Arklow has a long and prosperous history based on fishing , shipbuilding and the export of copper ore , pyrites…
  • December 10, 2013
    This little town stands at the foot of Baltinglass Hill. On its summit , which affords lovely views of the…
  • August 8, 2013
    A monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century flourished around the valley’s two lakes for over 600…
  • July 28, 2013
    The 17th century Palladian mansion designed by Richard Castle for the Powerscourts was gutted by fire in 1974 and only…
  • May 9, 2013
    Blessington is a hidden gem on any Ireland tours. It can be found just Southwest of Dublin city. Stop off…
  • March 25, 2013
    Referred to in the patriotic ballad as ‘the Blackbird of sweet Avondale’ , Charles Stewart Parnell (1846- 1891) was one…
  • November 22, 2012
    This is a cone shaped mountain in County Wicklow which is well worth seeing on any Ireland tours. It is…
  • November 22, 2010
    Ireland is beautiful in general .... and you will be impressed by the scenery on any of your tours of Ireland.…
  • November 3, 2010
    There are numerous significant medieval religious locations in Ireland. You will come across them regularly on Ireland tours. However one…
  • April 29, 2010
    On a tour of Ireland you may well get the opportunity to visit this County. County Wicklow is a maritime…