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Ireland

  • Strandhill Lodge and Suites

    Strandhill Lodge and Suites, Co. Sligo Review

    Hotel Review Location: Strandhill Lodge and Suites is located in the small seaside resort of Strandhill, five miles west of Sligo Town, Ireland.  The town is a popular place to visit when touring the Wild Atlantic Way and is renowned for being a surfer’s paradise. Arrival and check-in: The accommodation is located on a quiet…

  • Yeats Country Hotel, Sligo

    Yeats Country Hotel, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Review

    Hotel Review Location: Yeats Country Hotel is located in the village of Rosses Point on the edge of Sligo Bay.  The hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is just 4 miles (7km) from the county town of Sligo. Arrival and check-in: The hotel commands an impressive location on an unspoilt headland with a large car…

  • The Abbey Hotel, Donegal

    The Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Abbey Hotel is located in the charming small town of Donegal in north west Ireland on Donegal Bay.  It overlooks the pedestrianised Diamond (main square) surrounded by attractive small shops, cafes and pubs.  The hotel is also ideally positioned for guests arriving by public transport as Bus Eireann operate regular services to the…

  • Strandhill Beach, Sligo

    Discover Sligo: Oyster Tasting and Rejuvenating Seaweed Baths

    Starting the day in Strandhill, Sligo we drew back the curtains to beautiful views across the bay and after enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet we checked out of Strandhill Lodge and Suites.  Leaving there, we took the car the short distance down to the beach where we were pleased to find free parking. It was…

  • Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal

    Discover Donegal Town, Handmade Hanna Hats & Breathtaking Slieve League Cliffs

    We slept soundly in our beautiful suite at the Abbey Hotel and feeling refreshed,  headed downstairs for breakfast in their Market House restaurant.  After being tempted with an array of hot and cold dishes we were ready for the day ahead and a morning stroll around the attractive small town of Donegal. Our walk took…

  • Glenveagh National Park, Donegal

    Exploring Glenveagh National Park and Letterkenny in Donegal

    After enjoying a traditional Irish breakfast at the Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny we explored the town.  The hotel is located along Main Street, reputed to be one of the longest in Ireland and is lined with a varied collection of shops, cafes and bars. In the market square we viewed four life size bronze sculptures entitled…

  • Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland

    Discover Dublin’s Best Sights: History, Culture, and Landmarks

    We took an early morning flight from Edinburgh Airport over to Dublin in the Irish Republic.  This was my third visit to Dublin but my first in mid summer.  Before leaving the airport we bought ourselves 72 hour travel passes for use on the public transport, these being valid on the bus service into the…

  • Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    Day Trip from Dublin: Exploring Howth and Kilmainham Gaol

    After a hearty full Irish breakfast we took a bus out to Howth, a small fishing village on the northern edge of Dublin Bay.  It was a bright, sunny morning as we strolled along the West Harbour pier.  Along the waters edge fishermen were landing their morning catch and brightly coloured fishing boats bobbed about…

  • A Visit to Dublin’s Phoenix Park and Grafton Street

    After breakfast in the hotel we took a bus out to Phoenix Park which is located  north of the river, 3 km west of the city centre.  It’s the largest enclosed park in Europe and was 350 years old in 2012. We enjoyed a walk along the main avenues and left the park by a…

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