Don Baldwin takes us on an enjoyable trek along the Wicklow Mountains
Just south of Dublin city, the soft rolling outline of the Wicklow Mountains begin their steady advance to the south west, marching inexorably through the counties of Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow and Wexford; forming the largest continuous upland area on the island of Ireland.
Beneath the mountains’ soft exterior of deep blanket bog, stretches the greatest expanse of granite rock to be found anywhere in Ireland or Britain.
Today, the Wicklow Mountains owe much of their present topography to the dramatic effects of the last ice age, which gouged out steep-sided valleys and glacial corries, resulting in a rich collection of attractive lakes and striking waterfalls.
Top 10 best walks in Ireland that everyone should experience
It is no secret that Ireland is home to an abundance of breathtaking scenery. So, if you’re looking to get out in nature, there is no better way to do so than on foot.
From rugged coastal paths to scenic countryside strolls, we are sharing the best walks in Ireland that everyone should experience at least once in their life.
From north to south, east to west, the Emerald Isle boasts an abundance of breathtaking scenery that is unrivalled anywhere else in the world. Rolling green countryside, wild Atlantic cliffs, ancient castle ruins, what more can we say… it’s a true nature-lovers paradise.
Trio of Red Hulled Survey & Rescue Ships Call to Dun Laoghaire Harbour in Short Succession
27th April 2021
Of the trio of red-hulled survey and rescue ships that called to Dun Laoghaire within weeks, was Vos Endurance, an Emergency Response & Rescue Vessel (ERRV) berthed at St. Michaels Pier. Astern of the ship the fishing trawler Magan D as Afloat reported last month..
Three red hulled vessels since last month have called to Dun Laoghaire Harbour, where two of these ships required the same reasons, to enable a crew change,
writes Jehan Ashmore.
Of the callers, the most recent was Arctic Ocean, a Survey and Standby Safety Vessel (SSV) that last week had arrived from Oostende, Belgium.
12.15 25 Apr 2021
During a heatwave in 2018 a giant sign that read ÉIRE was uncovered on Bray Head.
The idea behind these signs was that those flying overhead during WWII would know that they were flying over neutral Ireland.
What many may not know is that Bray is not a unique case as there are in fact more than two dozen of them dotted around the country.
Donal Fallon joins Gavan Reilly for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss.
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5 movies set, filmed in Ireland worth checking out
Updated Mar 08, 2021;
With pandemic restrictions in place, a trip to Ireland during lockdown is out of the question and there isn’t even a St. Patrick’s Parade to enjoy.
For a taste of Ireland, before St. Patrick’s Day, why not check out some films that capture the look of the Emerald Isle.
There are plenty of movies that made use of Ireland’s beauty, though the action is set elsewhere, including “Saving Private Ryan” and “Braveheart,” as well as fantasy fare like “Star Wars” The Force Awakens,” “The Princess Bride” and “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.”