If you have never been to Achill Island you are well and truly missing out on what I would consider to be one of the best spots in all of Ireland. Located in County Mayo, you can access Achill Island easily by a road bridge where you can cross and be transported to another world!…Continue Reading “A Weekend In Achill”
As 2018 drew to a close, I thought a lot about the year that had just gone passed. More than anything, I felt incredibly grateful to get the opportunity to travel as much as I did. I know that travel is a luxury that not everyone can afford, even if the travel you are doing…Continue Reading “My Top Three Travel Destinations of 2018”
Climbing Croagh Patrick is something that I always wanted to do. Croagh Patrick which is nicknamed ‘The Reek’ is a mountain in County Mayo. The mountain is 764m (2,507ft) tall and is the third highest mountain in Mayo after Mweelrea and Nephin (but is undoubtedly the most popular!). Located roughly 8km from Westport, Croagh Patrick…Continue Reading “Climbing Croagh Patrick: The Full Guide”
Ireland is considering a relatively small country, so I think you would be surprised to learn just how many of us neglect travelling our emerald isle and seek adventure further afield. This is one of the reasons why it took me so long to venture as far as Donegal. Donegal is one of the most…Continue Reading “Two Day Donegal Itinerary”
I suppose it’s just because of pure familiarity but you always seem to neglect the amazing things you can do in your hometown. Now, I’m not actually from Adare but I’m not from too far away. I have always been a sucker for home but growing up Adare just seemed to be more of a…Continue Reading “Top 10 Things To Do In Adare”
If you had ever asked me about recommendations for Clare before I would have been very quick to say The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Liscannor, etc. The last time I had explored anywhere else in Clare was with my parents years ago and having finally gone there last weekend I’m really sad that it didn’t…Continue Reading “Discovering County Clare”
I was very lucky last weekend to get the chance to visit the notorious Ashford Castle, as well as stay in The Lodge at Ashford Castle for two nights. I was there for work which meant I didn’t get the opportunity to do one of the many activities that they offer there such as boat…Continue Reading “The Lodge At Ashford Castle”
As part of my new years resolution I ended up on a bit of an adventure last Sunday to Newgrange in County Meath (hopefully I’m this proactive for the next 11 months!) I think this is somewhere that people often forgetting about visit, as I know it is definitely not somewhere I would have had at…Continue Reading “Newgrange: A Day Of Exploring”
The Cliffs of Moher are located at the edge of The Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. The reach a maximum height of 214 metres (702 ft) north of O’Brien’s Tower and 120 metres (390 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head. At €6 per person (unless you get your passengers to get out…Continue Reading “The Cliffs of Moher”