Doneraile Court and Wildlife Park is one of the well kept historical estates that you can see and visit in Ireland. This North Cork beauty is worth the 1 hour and 10 minutes drive if you are living or visiting from Cobh. One can make a day off out of this 166 hectare of pretty…
My tour of Japanese Garden continues and this time it takes me to Waterford to visit the lovely Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden. There’s more to this garden than the Japanese Garden because it also has different garden designs like Victorian, Greek and American gardens. These thematic gardens conceptualize the rich life and travels of Patrick…
Marlogue Woods in the south east part of the Great Island may just be the hidden hiking trail that many hikers don’t know about. Or maybe because it is a bit far from the main centre of Cobh, many would rather not venture outside the town. For the curious and adventurous, let me assure you…
One reason to like Kildare Japanese Garden is that it is never that far from Kildare Shopping Outlet. It might come as a joke and also a relief but after the shopping frenzy, you could always relax and recharge at the peaceful atmosphere of this nature-inspired setting. The Japanese Garden is part of the Irish…
The Viking Triangle in Waterford City, Ireland is a cultural treasure that tells a story of medieval time. Not to be amiss, there is also a storytelling version in the Irish Museum of Time. An exhibition of clocks and watches has an important historical narrative too. In this neighbourhood, one can also visit the Medieval…
Waterford City is the oldest city in Ireland for a reason. It was founded in 914 AD by the Vikings from Norway and became a Norse settlement because of its close proximity to the waters. Regnall, the Viking adventurer, would later leave Waterford but the city would be already established to become a center of…
Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo sits a little outside County Cork but if you are from Cobh, the 50 minute drive eastbound is worth it. Especially if you have a kid. There are lots of play areas starting with this indoor playground just after the entrance. This place can host birthday parties with food,…
Knock Shrine in County Mayo Ireland is a pilgrim’s retreat in the national and international scene. People from neighbouring counties and from all over the world visit this little village to pay homage to the site of the apparition. According to credible witnesses, there were locals who have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the…
Today’s out of town trip from Cobh took us to Garinish Island. It is located in the deep end of West Cork Ireland and is a good hour and 45 minutes to two hours drive from the Great Island of Cobh. In order to get to the island itself, there is a fifteen minute ferry…
Ireland’s Ancient East trail is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, particularly in the East Cork area. St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal Ireland is minutes away from Cobh by car and is a nice stop if you are in this coastal town. Known for being a medieval town back in the days,…
