Written by Ann Rhodes (A Highly Commended entry in the Heritage Writing Competition.) Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, like any good garden, has colour, vibrancy, wilderness, some cosy corners and, occasionally, unexpected places where you feel the presence of an ancient magic. Ireland’s heritage is here in the mountains and coastline, museums and music, gardens and […]
Ilnacullin (also known as Garnish Island) is a small garden hidden away in the south west corner of Ireland, so why have I included it in my list of Top Ten Gardens? Well for many reasons including that it is a quite magical, island garden, nestling in a sheltered harbour with a backdrop of spectacular […]
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Short Break in Ireland: Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Belfast, Bushmills
In our one week short break in Ireland, we visited some of its greatest cities and most phenomenal natural features.