Westport, Ireland (County Mayo) - the cutest town in Ireland
Welcome to Westport - the cutest town in Ireland.
What are Thin Places? - Ireland Tour of the West
Tour Guide Mindie Burgoyne discusses thin places in Ireland and traveling through the West of Ireland. Video shows images of sites on the Thin Places Tour for 2012 - Sligo, Westport, Croagh Patrick, Rathcroghan, Uisneach, Clew Bay, the Burren, Poulnabrone Dolment, Fermanagh, Caldragh Cemetery, Ballintubber Abbey. For more information visit or
Discover Ireland - Family fun in Westport 1
Take a look at the activities for young families in Westport. For more information visit discoverireland.ie/westport.
DUBLIN - Ireland Travel Guide | Around The World
Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath, Town of the Hurdled Ford) is the capital city of Ireland. Its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions are renowned and it is the most popular entry point for international visitors to Ireland. It's disproportionately large for the size of Ireland with nearly two million in the Greater Dublin Region - well over a third of the Republic's population! The centre is, however, relatively small and can be navigated by foot, with most of the population living in suburbs.
Founded in 841, Dublin was originally settled by Vikings amongst a population of Celtic tribes. In the 9th century the Danes captured Dublin and had control until 1171 when they were expelled by King Henry II of England. By the 14th century the king of England controlled Dublin and the nearby area referred to as “the Pale”.
When the English Civil Wars ended in 1649, Oliver Cromwell took over. Dublin experienced huge growth and development in the 17th century because many Protestant refugees from Europe came to Dublin. By the 17th century Dublin was the second greatest city, only behind London, and a period when great Georgian style buildings were constructed that still stand today. Georgian style architecture was popular from 1720 to 1840 during the times when George I, George II, George III, and George IV of England were ruling.
Public transportation has improved massively over the last few years, but it is still worse than in other European cities. This is more of a problem for the commuter than the visitor to Dublin, however, as the city centre is easy to get around on foot. In the summer peak season, Dublin's top attractions can get packed. Show up early to beat the crowds.
Dublin has many fine suburbs. Some are easily navigated by foot from the city's centre and are dotted with many upmarket delicatessens and boutiques. Examples include Donnybrook and Ballsbridge - the 46a bus goes through Donnybrook and the 4/7 buses through Ballsbridge, with several stops in the north and south city centre. Ballsbridge is Dublin's embassy district and is home to some of Ireland's most expensive roads including 'Shrewsbury Road', which is famous for being the sixth most expensive residential thoroughfare in the world and 'Ailesbury Road' which is equally as salubrious and home to the bulk of the capital's embassies including Spain and Poland.
Dublin's most famous shopping street is the pedestrianised Grafton Street, which runs between St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. It has recently, along with its surroundings, been classified as an 'Architectural Conservation Zone'. This will involve a re-establishment of the area's rich historic charm and urban character. The best concentration of shoe shops is found on Grafton Street and the adjoining Wicklow Street.
Dublin has a wide range of good quality restaurants. Many are overpriced by European standards, however, tougher economic times have given rise to a new wave of stylish but casual, low priced eateries with great food. Main course prices range from €8 at the lower end up to around €40 at the higher end. Wine in restaurants is generally marked up from its already expensive retail price by a factor of at least two and three times retail price would not be uncommon. Look out for Bring Your Own Bottle options.
No visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to one (or ten) of its many pubs (last count says there are over 600 pubs). Drink is moderately priced by comparison with some European capitals: a pint of stout costs from €4.00 and up, while lager costs around €4.50 and up. Since the government gave a tax break to micro-brewed beer , this had a slight effect on prices in brew pubs. Pubs serve drinks until 24.00 with some drinking-up time allowed. Many bars have late licenses allowing them to serve up to 03:30, although this usually means a cover charge or price increases after 24.00.
If you go there for a weekend trip, please note that hotels in Dublin book fast for the weekend, especially during Spring; booking 2-3 months in advance is highly recommended.
Ronan Kelly's Ireland: Waterford Wetway
Knock Properties - The Crescent, Churchfield, Knock, Co. Mayo
Knock Properties was Established by Seamus Cullinane who has over 40 Years experience in the Property Market. An independent owned and operated company located in Famous East Mayo town of Knock.
The Crescent, Churchfield, Knock, Co Mayo is an Exclusive Development of 3 Bed Semi Detached Homes in the heart of Knock Village. Located within a 10 minute walk of Shops, Bars and Knock Shrine. The Cresent offers a very central location.
Features Include.
Hollow core floors and concrete stairs
Two ensuite Bedrooms
Total Floor Area 125m sq (1345 Ft sq)
Tiled roofs
uPVC Windows and Doors
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The RPSI's West Awake Diesel Railtour (13-4-2019)
Lineside footage of the RPSI's West Awake diesel railtour which ran between Dublin's Connolly station to Ballina & Westport in Co. Mayo on Saturday 13th April 2019.
The tour featured, for only the 2nd time ever, 2 double headed GM 071 class locos (075 & 082) working in multiple. At Claremorris retro liveried 071 would take over for the Ballina & Westport runs before 075 & 082 retaking the reigns on the return leg from Claremorris to Dublin Connolly. Coaching stock was formed of the RPSI's 1960s era Cravens with Mk1 ex-BR generating van.
Locations featured:
Memorial Road, Dublin
Clara, Co. Offaly (0:44)
Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (1:36)
Corrastoona Beg, Co. Roscommon (2:16)
Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (2:27)
River Moy Bridge, Corlummin, Co. Mayo (3:04)
Foxford, Co. Mayo (3:24)
Balla, Co. Mayo (4:03)
Derrycoosh, Co. Mayo (4:41)
Donomon, Co. Roscommon (4:49)
Hazelhatch, Co. Kildare (5:17)
Keem Bay - Achill Island - County Mayo - Ireland
Baie de Keem - Île d'Achill - Comté de Mayo - Irlande
Coordonnées GPS: 53°58'02.5N 10°11'44.2W
La baie de Keem est accessible par une route étroite et sinueuse. Cette région de l'île d'Achill est vraiment authentique et semble inhabitée. Seuls sur cette route, nous n'y avons aperçu que des moutons.
La superbe plage de Keem est nichée au pied de hautes falaises, dont le mont Croaghaun à l'Est et Moyteoge Head à l'ouest.
Son étendue de sable blanc contrastant avec les eaux turquoises de l'océan ne nous laisse aucunement indifférent. C'est toujours un plaisir pour nous de découvrir de si beaux lieux.
A noter qu'il existe également quelques sentiers de randonnée dans ce secteur.
La pêche au requin pèlerin était très florissante à cet endroit dans les années 50 et 60. Son huile de foie était exportée pour servir de lubrifiant dans l'industrie aérospatiale. La pêche se pratiquait sur des barques traditionnelles appelées currachs.
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Skerries, nice view from Skerries golf club
Parade of The Arrival of the Sardine in Murcia 2018 - Spain 4K Travel Channel
The first of three major parades to honor the sardine in Murcia takes place Thursday after Easter. We wait for the arrival of the first parade participants in the Gran Vía Salzillo. Children play in the street and people patiently wait on the rows of seats at the edge of the street. Sellers of beverages, sweets, ice cream and toys, drive their booths through the crowds and try to sell their products.
At nightfall, the time has finally come. The vehicles of one of the main sponsors, Mercedes Benz Dimovil, drive at the head of the parade.
The St. Joseph's pipe band Glasdrumman, County Down, Ireland, which we already know from the Meeting of the Sardine with the Youth, forms the head of the dance and entertainment groups. Groups from all over the country but also international groups take part in the parade.
The dance groups with their picturesque costumes and sometimes breathtaking feather headdresses inspire the adults. Fantasy figures in animal costumes, soldiers with giant cutlery and flying objects, mainly entertain the children.
One can see the exertion of some participants. Fortunately, there are caregivers to provide them with cool drinks.
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Am Donnerstag nach Ostern findet die erste von drei großen Paraden zu Ehren der Sardine statt.
Wir warten in der Gran Vía Salzillo auf das Eintreffen der ersten Paradeteilnehmer.
Noch spielen Kinder auf der Straße und die Menschen warten geduldig auf den Sitzreihen am Rande der Straße. Verkäufer von Getränken, Süßigkeiten, Eis und Spielzeug fahren mit ihren Verkaufsständen durch die Menschenmengen und versuchen ihre Produkte abzusetzen.
Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit ist es so weit. An der Spitze des Zuges präsentieren sich die Fahrzeuge eines der Hauptsponsoren, die von Mercedes Benz Dimovil.
Die St. Joseph's Pipe Band Glasdrumman, County Down aus Irland, die wir bereits vom Treffen der Sardine mit der Jugend kennen, eröffnet an der Spitze der Tanz- und Unterhaltungsgruppen den Festzug. Gruppen aus dem ganzen Land aber auch internationale Gruppen nehmen an diesem Festzug teil.
Die Tanzgruppen mit ihren pittoresken Kostümen und teilweise atemberaubenden Federschmuck begeistern überwiegend die Erwachsenen, während Fantasiefiguren in Tierkostümen, Soldaten mit Riesenbesteck und fliegende Objekte vorwiegend der Kinderbelustigung dienen.
Die Anstrengung ist manchem Teilnehmer anzumerken, doch glücklicher Weise gibt es Betreuer, die sie mit kühlen Getränken versorgen.
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