17 03, 2020

Tomnafinnoge Woods an oak treat in Wicklow

By |2021-09-14T14:18:34+00:00March 17th, 2020|Ireland, Wicklow, Ireland's Ancient East|2 Comments

Tomnafinnoge Woods near Tinahely, Co Wicklow, are a walker's treat. I'm biased, as I live near them, and regularly walk beneath the umbrella of oak trees. Winter or summer, you can seek cover or shade here. There are two entrances to the woodland - one located just off the Tinahely-Shillelagh Road and [...]

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5 02, 2020

Snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens is a treat

By |2021-06-02T13:57:01+00:00February 5th, 2020|Carlow, Ireland|Comments Off on Snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens is a treat

February is snowdrop season at Altamont Gardens in Co Carlow. So, a walk through the ornamental gardens at this time of the year is a must. Seemingly, there are over 100 varieties of snowdrop here, started by the last private owner of the house, a woman named Corona North. What a name [...]

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