Waterford & Suir Valley Railway brings the golden age of rail travel to life in Kilmeaden, Co Waterford. A heritage narrow gauge railway follows the route of the abandoned Waterford – Dungarvan route, from the station at Kilmeadan into Gracedieu Junction. Kilmeadan Station which closed to passengers in 1967 has been beautifully restored with the original coping stones on the
Read morePlan your day out to visit Dublin Zoo. There’s lots of new arrivals & new characters, Seasonal events and ongoing attractions… Thursday, 2nd September, 2015 11 Tamworth Piglets born at Dublin Zoo! 11 Tamworth piglets are the latest arrivals at Dublin Zoo’s Family Farm, which is jointly run with Agri Aware. The piglets, who were born on 8th August, are
Read moreCork City Gaol is a beautifully restored attraction in Cork, just 2km from Patrick Street, that once housed 19th Century prisoners. Enter through the Gaol gates to a small courtyard and up the steps surrounded by high walls to see the gaol building.The cells are visible from the outside, moulded into the high walls complete with the original jail cell
Read moreKissed the Blarney stone yet? A day out at Blarney Castle is an absolute must when in the area History, adventure, outdoor walks, gardens, walls, steps and that view! Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Kiss the Blarney Stone and you’ll never again be
Read moreThe Reel Picture is a superb 7 screen cinema located in Blackrock Retail Park opposite Blackpool Shopping centre just outside Cork city. A little gem for movie goers showing all latest releases. Easy access and ample car parking, what makes the Reel stand out are the excellent staff and service. DayOut.ie visited recently – we loved this cinema. From the
Read moreOwls is a children’s nature charity and gets its name Outdoor, Wildlife, Learning & Survival. Owls Childrens Nature Clubs One of the sections of the charity is the Owls Childrens Natures Club who run a series of outdoor events and workshops throughout the year taking place in parks and natural areas around Dublin. The events offer families with young children
Read moreZipit Tibradden Wood Dublin Zipit Tibradden is nestled on a sloping site in the beautiful pine forest in the Dublin Mountains. Zipit Tibradden is only on a 15 minutes drive from Dundrum Town Centre. There are walking trails that offer a panoramic views of Dublin Bay and Howth. Our cabin offers hot and cold drinks chocolate and snacks. There is
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Good news is always nice and it seems there’s more to go around after Fáilte Ireland (Ireland’s National Tourism Authority) published the 2013 guide to Ireland’s Top 10 attractions. The once again takes the lead, ahead of Dublin Zoo, with both venues crossing the million visitors mark which is a phenomenal achievement. Visitors to the famous Guinness Storehouse were up
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The Old Jameson Distillery Dublin, is set on the grounds of the original Jameson distillery from 1780. Located in Smithfield, it is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions and renowned as a top choice on all brochures outlining things to do in Dublin. The visitor center and tour gives an insight into the historical and craft story of Jameson as
Read moreGlendalough is located just outside the village of Laragh in Wicklow. Renowned as a place of natural beauty, the ‘Glen of the two Lakes’ was formed during the Ice Age and is named after the 2 brown, calm lakes which appear in the Lower area and Upper area of the Valley. The lakes are home to numerous examples of wildlife
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