Dublin City fun for all
Dublin city is a great place for shopping while you’re on your city break. The capital offers a wide range of shopping, ranging from department stores, boutiques, high street favourites and markets. You’ll find a good selection of up market chain stores in Grafton Street and fabulous clothing stores on Henry Street which is on the north side of the city. One of the finest 18th century mansions the Powerscourt Townhouse has upmarket boutiques, and you can relax for a snack in one of the cafés there. I recommend it, its a real treat. If you’re looking for something really Irish then I recommend you visit Avoca Handweavers. There you’ll find an array of items for the whole family such as fashion, jewellery to aromatics and of course fresh baking. They are located on Suffolk street and really worth a visit. For some really good bargains you should visit the street markets, They are George’s Street Arcade, Point Village Market and Cow’s Lane Market. There you’re bound to find something for all.
As part of your visit it’s worth while heading out along the coast for plenty of shopping and bargains on offer.
To see and do
For some heritage homes and castles you can take a tour of Cabinteely house and Marlay House which are great places to visit in the south of Dublin. The heritage town of Dalkey which was Dublin’s chief port in medieval times, where you can take historical walks and heritage trails. Dalkey Castle and heritage Centre are worth while a visit. On the North side of Dublin you have Argillan Castle, Newbridge house with fantastic scenery and a traditional farm has a vast array of animals for everyone to enjoy, as well as Malahide Castle all of which I can highly recommend. A great day out with play grounds for the kids as well as lovely picnic areas. More parkland and playgrounds are Airfield in Dundrum where all sorts of camps and activities are organised, Herbert Park and St Annes’s Park. On Sundays if the weather permits keen remote control enthusiasts test their wits against each other with their very impressive remote controlled cars. Speaking of models, Malahide Castle has a great model railway collection that will delight the model railway enthusiast. For indoor activites for the kids there is Imaginosity which is in Sandyford, it is a huge interactive centre for kids. It has designed exibits, spaces for crawling, climbing, imaging and playing.
There are some great swimming spots such as the National Aquatic Centre in Blanchards town which is indoors, offers a bubble pool, wave pool, pirate ship, surfing machine as well as a water roller coaster. If you prefer getting wet outside then I recommend a visit to Donabate, Malahide, Portmarnock, and Skerries all have great sandy beaches which are a stone’s throw from the city. You can also give sea Kayaking a go, childeren have to be over 12 and able to swim. There is also sailing trips from Dun Laoghaire, windsurfing and stand up paddling in Malahide.
A visit to Dublin is not complete with out a visit to Dublin Zoo. The zoo is located in a spacious area called the Phoenix Park, it is a great day out for the whole family. There you can explore The world of Primates, World of Cats, Kaziranga Forest Trails, The Arctic as well as The African Plains. The wildlife preserve has over 90 species of animals that all roam freely for your enjoyment, as well as the Primate islands with a large variety of monkeys. The Savannah you can see Africa’s largest animals roam around just to mention a few things to see. The zoo also has a 70 acre wildlife conservatory that helps breed endangered species. This is truly a great day out and should not be missed.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Limerick Ireland
Limerick things to see and do.
Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city with a buzzing nightlife and festivals and events all year round. Limerick has a variety of sport and activities such as Gaelic football, hurling, golf, horse-racing, walking and cycling. With the cities quality restaurants and pubs and wide range of top quality accommodation options are recommended for any tourist visiting Ireland’s West Coast. The town Adare has plentiful fishing areas, and draws tourists form all over. Adare Manor once the Home of Earls of Dunraven is now a luxury hotel and golf course with ornamental gardens. The broad village street has thatch-roof houses leading up to the courthouse.The ruins of three important church centres can be seen there, the most intact is the Augustinian Priory dates 1315, The Trinitarian Priory dates 1230 and the Franciscan dates 1202. Adare has execlent accommodation, golfing and angling on the River Maigue as well as the Clonshire Equestrian and Polo Centre and has the second biggest indoor arena in the country. You will also find 120 acres of parkland and visitor centre as well as a Tourist Information Centre. Desmond CastleGuided tours are organised from the Heritage Centre, the Castle is a large square tower and is surrounded by a strong battlemented rampart with semicircular bastions and a gate with a drawbridge
Walking
Walking is the best way to explore and appreciate the beauty of Ireland's Shannon Region. You can travel along the back roads through counties Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary and South West Offaly and discover the beauty and scenary of these landscapes. There are a variety of trails that will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland close to the Atlantic Ocean, River Shannon, Lough Derg and many other lakes, valleys and mountain ranges.
Cycling
There are great cycling opitions within Ireland's Shannon Region, through a series of scenic routes. Country roads leading to seaside coves, to mountain tops and places to stop by lakes and rivers. The scenery is breath taking with castles, historic sites and parks to visit. With fantastic scenary of the highlands and the Atlantic coastline of Clare. This is becoming the dream destination for mountain bikers, the region known as Ballyhoura.
Equestrian
The Shannon Region is well suited to horse riding throughout the year. With mountain trails, forest paths, country lanes and deserted beaches as the Shannon Region's equestrian trails. The riding centres cater for every rider, whether novice or experienced and for all ages. They offer a complete riding holiday experience, a variety of accommodation is available with trial riding and with based trails fixed accommodation.
Adare Golf Club
The parkland golf course with its magnificent mature trees, has many aquatic features including a 14acre lake & the River Maigue that meanders through the entire golf course.
Newcastle West Golf Course
Sits on 160 Acres of unspoilt countryside. It has been built to the highest standards, with an extensive practice area, driving range and putting green. Hazards include lakes, bunkers, streams and trees. There are quite a number of golf courses in Limerick and surrounding area that I have not mentioned here. It is worth your while to check them all out.
Water sport
Canoeing and wind surfing
The inland has over 200 lakes and rivers, the Shanon being the largest and its largest lake, Lough Derg Irelands pleasure lake. The water sports include canoeing and wind surfing. The Shannon offers a choice of calm water or exciting rapids. The Atlantic is great for surfing, considered by surfers worldwide to be one of the most perfect waves to surf. There are plenty of surf schools for beginners.
Diving
The clear water of the coast attracts many divers where they can explore the marine life, Klikee Diving and Watersports cater for all diving needs.
Boat trips
You can go on boat trips on the River Shannon and Lough Derg where you can see the dolphins of the Shannon Estuary as they jump and swim near the boat. This can be observed on most days.
Limerick is Ireland’s third largest city with a buzzing nightlife and festivals and events all year round. Limerick has a variety of sport and activities such as Gaelic football, hurling, golf, horse-racing, walking and cycling. With the cities quality restaurants and pubs and wide range of top quality accommodation options are recommended for any tourist visiting Ireland’s West Coast. The town Adare has plentiful fishing areas, and draws tourists form all over. Adare Manor once the Home of Earls of Dunraven is now a luxury hotel and golf course with ornamental gardens. The broad village street has thatch-roof houses leading up to the courthouse.The ruins of three important church centres can be seen there, the most intact is the Augustinian Priory dates 1315, The Trinitarian Priory dates 1230 and the Franciscan dates 1202. Adare has execlent accommodation, golfing and angling on the River Maigue as well as the Clonshire Equestrian and Polo Centre and has the second biggest indoor arena in the country. You will also find 120 acres of parkland and visitor centre as well as a Tourist Information Centre. Desmond CastleGuided tours are organised from the Heritage Centre, the Castle is a large square tower and is surrounded by a strong battlemented rampart with semicircular bastions and a gate with a drawbridge
Walking
Walking is the best way to explore and appreciate the beauty of Ireland's Shannon Region. You can travel along the back roads through counties Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary and South West Offaly and discover the beauty and scenary of these landscapes. There are a variety of trails that will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland close to the Atlantic Ocean, River Shannon, Lough Derg and many other lakes, valleys and mountain ranges.
Cycling
There are great cycling opitions within Ireland's Shannon Region, through a series of scenic routes. Country roads leading to seaside coves, to mountain tops and places to stop by lakes and rivers. The scenery is breath taking with castles, historic sites and parks to visit. With fantastic scenary of the highlands and the Atlantic coastline of Clare. This is becoming the dream destination for mountain bikers, the region known as Ballyhoura.
Equestrian
The Shannon Region is well suited to horse riding throughout the year. With mountain trails, forest paths, country lanes and deserted beaches as the Shannon Region's equestrian trails. The riding centres cater for every rider, whether novice or experienced and for all ages. They offer a complete riding holiday experience, a variety of accommodation is available with trial riding and with based trails fixed accommodation.
Adare Golf Club
The parkland golf course with its magnificent mature trees, has many aquatic features including a 14acre lake & the River Maigue that meanders through the entire golf course.
Newcastle West Golf Course
Sits on 160 Acres of unspoilt countryside. It has been built to the highest standards, with an extensive practice area, driving range and putting green. Hazards include lakes, bunkers, streams and trees. There are quite a number of golf courses in Limerick and surrounding area that I have not mentioned here. It is worth your while to check them all out.
Water sport
Canoeing and wind surfing
The inland has over 200 lakes and rivers, the Shanon being the largest and its largest lake, Lough Derg Irelands pleasure lake. The water sports include canoeing and wind surfing. The Shannon offers a choice of calm water or exciting rapids. The Atlantic is great for surfing, considered by surfers worldwide to be one of the most perfect waves to surf. There are plenty of surf schools for beginners.
Diving
The clear water of the coast attracts many divers where they can explore the marine life, Klikee Diving and Watersports cater for all diving needs.
Boat trips
You can go on boat trips on the River Shannon and Lough Derg where you can see the dolphins of the Shannon Estuary as they jump and swim near the boat. This can be observed on most days.
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