Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry in Wicklow
Above : Aerial View Of Arklow
Arklow
Brief Description
Popular East Coast resort. Noted for Pottery and boatbuilding. A battle in the 1798 Rebellion took place here.
Shelton Abbey is nearby. James II rested here after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Local Area attractions
Good base for coastal bird watching. Ideal for touring to Glendalough, Glenmalure, Vale of Clara and the beauty spot made famous by Tom Moore the Waters of the Vale of Avoca. Miles of sandy beaches with safe bathing. Arklow golf club.
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Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry in Carlow
Above: Picture of Carlow town hall (white building)
Brief Description
Commands a beautiful stretch of the River Barrow. Saw the first real engagement of the 1798 rebellion. As a frontier town of the ”Pale” it also saw many clashes from the 14th to 17th centuries.
Carlow Library offers an extensive genealogical research facility
Local Area attractions
Nearby at Browne’s Hill be found Irelands biggest Dolmen with a 100 ton capstone.
Good Fishing on the Barrow river.
Custom built fishing stands for disabled anglers.
Choice of golf courses
Museum at Tullow
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Jan 25
2008
Posted by hendry in Offaly
Above : View of A Street In Tullamore
Tullamore
Brief Description
The Grand Canal reached the town in 1798. Cargoes of yellow brick were exported to Dublin during the19th century.
Local Area attractions
Distillers D E Williams immortalised “Tullamore Dew” and later “ Irish Mist”.
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