Mountmellick or Mountmellic is a town in the north of County Laois, Ireland. It lies on the N80 national secondary road and the R422 and R423 regional roads. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Historic Sites Attractions In Mountmellick
1. Bru na BoinneDonore Brú na Bóinne or Boyne valley tombs, is an area in County Meath, Ireland, located in a bend of the River Boyne. It contains one of the world's most important prehistoric landscapes dating from the Neolithic period, including the large Megalithic passage graves of Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth as well as some 90 additional monuments. The archaeological culture associated with these sites is called the Boyne culture. Since 1993 the site has been a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO, known since 2013 as Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Rock of CashelCashel The Rock of Cashel , also known as Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick's Rock, is a historic site located at Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Trim CastleTrim Trim Castle is a Norman castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. With an area of 30,000 m², it is the largest Norman castle in Ireland. Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Carlow Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places To Visit
Planning to visit Carlow ? Check out our Carlow Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Carlow .
Top Places to visit in Carlow (Ireland): Delta Sensory Gardens, Altamont Gardens, Brownshill Dolmen, Duckett's Grove, Huntington Castle, Carlow County Museum, Visual Carlow, Oak Park Forest Park, County Carlow Military Museum, Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Milford Mills, Carlow Town Park, Ballymoon Castle, Borris House, Southern County Fishing & Wildlife Park
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Ireland's National Heritage Week, 22-30 August 2015 - Unravel Travel TV
National Heritage Week between the 22-30 August 2015 is jam-packed with fun events designed especially for children. There’s plenty in store from bat walks and bird watching to art and craft workshops, archaeological adventures and much much more.
Here are some events to get you started: Gordon D’Arcy Art Workshop Laois Libraries, Tues 25 August 2015 Wildlife artist, environmentalist and Burren expert Gordon D’Arcy brings his popular wildlife art workshop for children from ages 7-12 to local libraries in Mountmellick, Port Laois and Abbeyleix. The perfect opportunity to learn more about our natural wildlife. Free but booking essential. Portlaoise Library is booked out but there are still places available in Abbeyleix and Mount Mellick Libraries.
Weapons of Medieval Destruction Kilkenny Castle Sat 22 August & Rothe House Sun 23 August 2015 For those brave enough, take a step back in time and discover the history of medieval Kilkenny and learn a thing or two about ancient weapons of the time with the gang from Dig it Kids. Taking place in the suitably medieval Rothe House and Gardens and Kilkenny Castle. Free but booking essential.
Artefact Detectives National Museum, Dublin Sat 22, Wed 26, Sat 29 August 2015 Ever wondered what exactly an archaeologist does? How do they solve mysteries from the past through objects? Want to learn how to do the same thing? Pop along to this free drop-in session at the National Museum for the chance to solve your own puzzles from the past. No booking required.
Nature Walk & Willow Weaving for Children Glengarriff Woods, Bantry, Co. Cork Mon 24 August 2015 As part of a festival celebrating the Irish botanist Ellen Hutchins, enjoy and explore the beautiful surroundings of Glengarriff Woods on a nature walk guided by expert Jessica Mason, gathering materials on your way to create willow-weavings. A wonderful combination of outdoor adventure and art. Free but booking essential.
Build your own Weather Station Ballycroy National Park, Co. Mayo Sat 22 August 2015 We all want to know what kind of weather we’ll have tomorrow…so here’s your chance to build your very own weather station! Learn all about meteorology and how weather is measured and predicted at Ballycroy National Park. Free, no booking required but arrive early to avoid disappointment.
From outdoor adventure to exploring medieval buildings, National Heritage Week offers a wealth of opportunities for children to discover, learn and have fun. There are hundreds of events for especially for children taking place during National Heritage Week 2015, so make sure to check out our full listings at:
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Timelapse Slieve Bloom Mountains
Went for a daytrip up to Slieve Bloom Mountains between Counties Laois and Offaly. It was the hottest day of the year so far in Ireland and man I nearly melted up there.
Coole Lodge Self Catering Gort Galway Ireland
for a video guide of Coole Lodge Self Catering Gort Galway Ireland. Book direct with the owner for best value.