Pidgeon Put at Deer Park Golf course and other Ireland Things to Do Tips

Golf with a view!

Deer Park is on a hill overlooking Dublin Bay - MOST spectacular.

A great place to take the family. A 10 hole course for the kids, and two 18's for adults.

Located on a quiet hillside providing excellent views of the coastline, which can be experienced from most of the bedrooms. The golf course stretches over 400 acres of parkland and is Ireland's largest. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, tennis courts, steam room and restaurant.

You don't have to wear funny gear :) ---- you can hire golf clubs inexpensively as it is a PUBLIC COURSE, and while playing enjoy the panoramic view over the Irish coast.

Hole in one :)

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Phone: 01 - 8322624
Address: Deer Park Hotel, Howth Castle
Directions: Nearest Tube Station: HOWTH JUNCTION - 1 km - a nice 20 minute walk to Deer Park
Website: http://www.golfeurope.com/clubs/deer_park/

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Wicklow Mountains: Wicklow Gardens a la Japan :)

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Written by iris2002

on Jan 28, 2004

Where are the Geishas???

Mount Usher Gardens (Wicklows best kept secret)

I went there almost every weekend in the spring and summer - it was my sanctuary. You can walk amongst Eucalyptus forests or japanese Gardens ... and experience breathtaking beauty in every corner... a true ***** 5 Star experience for the ones who like plants, nature and a bit of peace.

Here is a link to a slide show of what else county Wicklow has on offer:

http://www.planetware.com/photos/IRL/WICKUSHG.HTM

What the tourguide says:
These privately owned gardens are laid out along the banks of the Vartry River. They measure 20 acres and contain appox. 5,000 different species of plants and trees including many rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, eucryphia and shrubs. Water forms and essential part of the scenery with cascades and suspension bridge visible from many sections. Mount Usher is a wild i.e. Robinsonian garden dating from approx. 1860. There is a spacious tearoom and a shopping courtyard.

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Phone: +353 (0)404-40116
Address: Wicklow / Dublin
Directions: General Information: Address: Ashford, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Website: +353 404 69117
Other Contact: bring a blanky & a food 4 picnic

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Things To Do: THE GARDEN OF IRELAND - WICKLOW

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Written by iris2002

on Jan 31, 2006

Humewood Castle

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South of Dublin starts the Garden of Ireland .... Wicklow ...

Bray - Greystones - Delgany - Kilcoole - Newcastle - Rathnew - Ashford - Devil's Glen - Annamoe - Roundwood - Enniskerry

Bray is the longest established seaside town in Ireland. The town boasts fine hotels, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. It hosts the National Sealife Centre. Attractions in Bray include the Old Courthouse (1841), Bray harbour (1891), St. Paul's Church (1609), Bray Heritage Centre, and Bray Town Hall. Killruddery House & Gardens is situated nearby. Visit www.bray.ie for more details on Bray.

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Directions: South of Dublin - County Wicklow
Website: http://www.wicklow.ie/tourism/

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Dublin Castle: The HAUNTED DUBLIN TOUR

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Written by iris2002

on Apr 14, 2006

Dublin Dame Street

Ghost, goblins and all the dark sources come out to play at night - when Dublin slumbers .... (*dolby surroundd sound effect of creaking door and wind*)

THE HAUNTED DUBLIN TOUR --- The tour has been described as being 'wacky, highly original, a nut cracker of entertainment...' etc. and last year The Irish Times nominated it as the best tour in Dublin.

WHAT IS IT? A night time theatrical walking tour / ghost tour / street theatre / circus / comedy / whatever?.. a cocktail mixture of all of the above and much, much more.
Visit the scenes of great escapes, murders and mythical happenings within the medieval city of Dublin. With the blind and ageing Zozimus as your story-teller, help him guide you down the eerie alleyways and austere courtyards.

WHERE? / MEETING POINT
Tours start from the Pedestrian Gates of Dublin Castle (opposite the Olympia Theatre) on Dame Street. Simply wait at the gates (there's a sign there) and a funny looking character will arrive and off we go to have a laugh.
Tours finish just beside Christ Church Cathedral. We will probably invite you to calm your nerves and "chill out" over a pint or two in our local - Brogans of Dame Street (next to where we start the tour).
If you're in a bus there is bus parking right next to where we finish the tour - just off Christ Church on Cook Street. For parking cars, there's a big multi-story car park just behind Jury's Christchurch Inn.

WHEN?
Operates every evening by appointment.
Start times vary depending on the time of year (that bit more fun when the evening shadows fall?)
As a guide line, tours normally start:-
Summer: ~ 9p.m. (21.00)
Winter: ~ 7p.m. (19.00)
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
N.B. MORE THAN ONE TOUR PERFORMED NIGHTLY.
Tours also performed mornings and afternoons - more comical than anything else (group bookings only at present).
BEWARE! TOURS OPERATE IN ALL WEATHER AND IN ALL SEASONS - In the interests of safety PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY and wear sensible shoes.

Price is ?10 per person (group rates available)

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Address: Pedestrian Gates of Dublin Castle
Directions: Tours start from the Pedestrian Gates of Dublin Castle (opposite the Olympia Theatre) on Dame Street.
Website: http://www.zozimus.com/

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Things To Do: The Guinness Storehouse

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Written by iris2002

on Apr 14, 2006

ahhh the black stuff