Family Days Out This Summer in Leinster
The best family days out across Leinster for the summer holidays: Emerald Park in Meath, open farms, Blue Flag beaches, castle grounds, parks and rainy-day options, with a practical steer on each.
The best family days out across Leinster for the summer holidays: Emerald Park in Meath, open farms, Blue Flag beaches, castle grounds, parks and rainy-day options, with a practical steer on each.
Leinster holds some of Ireland's finest historic buildings and architecture. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage records 22,285 buildings and structures across the province, of which 527 are rated of National or International importance. Below are the most important of them, county by county, each linked to
Leinster has 25 visitable statutory nature reserves and one national park, spread across 8 of its 12 counties, from Dublin Bay's wintering wildfowl to the raised bogs of the midlands and the oak woods of Wicklow. Wicklow Mountains National Park is the largest in Ireland and the only
A standout walk in every Leinster county, and how to make a day of it: where to swim nearby, a piece of history to see, and the local guide for the rest. The walks are from the Sport Ireland register; the day out is ours. Waymarked walks by county CountyWalksRelativeWexford83Wicklow56Kilkenny32Laois28Offaly22Dublin18Carlow17Kildare10Westmeath10Louth9Longford9Meath5
Leinster holds some of Ireland's most important heritage. In the Boyne Valley in Meath, Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than the pyramids at Giza. Below are the monuments across the province that are set up to visit, county by county, with the official
Across coastal Leinster right now, 64 beaches are monitored by the EPA. 34 are rated Excellent or Good for water quality and 16 fly a Blue Flag, and 8 have a bathing restriction in place. Met Éireann has a Status Yellow high-temperature warning in place for parts of the
The best wedding venues in Kildare, from castles and grand country estates to intimate country houses. An honest local shortlist with styles, capacities and planning tips for couples getting married in Kildare.
From grand Boyne Valley country houses to exclusive castle estates and full-service hotels, here are the best wedding venues in Meath, with honest notes on style, setting and capacity to help you pick.
The best wedding venues in Wicklow, from grand country houses like Tinakilly and Rathsallagh to estates, hotels and intimate farmhouses. Honest picks with capacities, settings and when to book.
The Dublin City Marathon is on Sunday, October 26th! Here's what you need to know. One of Ireland's premier running events, attracting thousands of runners worldwide each October. Whether you're tackling the full marathon distance or you're coming to support a loved
Discover the best hiking trails in Glendalough beyond the tourist crowds - from challenging mountain climbs to hidden valley walks, with local insider tips for Wicklow's most famous glen.
Discover Laois's best hiking trails from Slieve Bloom Mountains to Rock of Dunamase. Local insider guide to hidden paths and ancient routes in Ireland's heartland county.