Tag: Europe

• The Gougane Barra Forest Park

  

  Gougane Barra is best known for the picturesque view of a small church that lies on an island of its own, reflecting like a mirror in the lake. It must be the most photographed church in Ireland, yet a magical place surrounds it. Situated in the beautiful county of Southwest Cork, the Gougane Barra Forest…

  As We Travel

  March 21, 2022

  Destinations, Europe, Ireland, Islands & Beaches, TRAVELS

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• The Burren National Park

  

  Whether you’re a backpacker, a history, geography or geology geek, a family with kids or even someone who’s up for some real adventure you’re going to fall in love with this breathlessly beautiful part of Ireland. After we visited Cliffs of Moher, we headed to one of the six National Parks of Ireland, The Burren…

  As We Travel

  November 17, 2019

  Europe, Ireland

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• Blackrock Castle: Castellated Fortification

  

  About 2km from the city centre of Cork is the rocky limestone outcrop that Blackrock Castle sits on. It has been a site of fortification since the late 16th century. The original tower was built by the citizens of Cork in 1582 to guard the water approach to the city from pirates and other raiders.…

  As We Travel

  November 15, 2019

  Arts & Museums, Europe, Ireland, TRAVELS

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