https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions en-us 2018-03-19 11:59:18 UTC 2025-05-11 20:54:52 UTC hello@padlet.com aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243429774 Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) It is set in one of Ireland’s most beautiful parklands.The Gardens stretch over 47 acres. They offer formal gardens, terraces, statues, ornamental lakes and beautiful walks. https://powerscourt.com]]> 2018-03-19 12:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243429774 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430050 Greystones is a very recent settlement and was first mentioned in the Topographia Hibernica in 1795 as a fishing place 4 miles from Bray. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greystones (Wikipedia isn't a reliable source. You need to read carefully and decide what facts are true and what ones are false You must be careful when gathering facts from Wikipedia!)]]> 2018-03-19 12:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430050 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430190 This Georging Villa was designed by James Gibbs in 1747 for the archbishop of Dublin, Charles Cabbe. It stayed in the family until 1985 and was then bought by the Dublin City Council. It is the only house still in Ireland where the council and original family work together to maintain it. It is full of unique Irish furniture, portraits and family pictures. There is over 300 years of family history here. http://www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com/]]> 2018-03-19 12:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430190 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430263 Newgrange in county Meath is a 5000 year old Passage Tomb. It is very famous for the way the passage and chamber light up at sunrise during the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice occurs on the 21st of December and it is very rare that it is actually sunny on this day due to the time of year. http://www.newgrange.com/]]> 2018-03-19 12:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430263 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430294 Newbridge Silverware's visitor centre is full of homeware, jewellery that is worn by many famous people. and their infamous Christmas decorations. The also have a museum that holds collections and artefacts relating to Stars of the Silver Screen. This is very unique as they have outfits and items that are rare and that are no where else in the world. This is a great tribute to people of the past who were very inspirational back in their day. https://newbridgesilverware.com/museum]]> 2018-03-19 12:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430294 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430460 The Sugarloaf is 501 meters tall and has magnificent views from its peak. Its slopes are very steep and it has a volcanic appearance. It is known as a Marilyn due to its height compared to the surrounding area. It is made of quartzite rock and is erosion-resistant. http://visitwicklow.ie/activities/the-sugarloaf-trail/]]> 2018-03-19 12:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430460 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430510 Lough Tay, also known as The Guinness Lake, is a small, very scenic lake in the Wicklow Mountains. It is connected to the Cloghoge River so this is where it gets its water from. The reason it is also known as the Guinness Lake is because of the shape of the lake and the position of the white sand at the top of it which makes it look like a pint of Guinness It is one of the most photographed scenes in Wicklow. http://visitwicklow.ie/attractions/lough-tay-guinness-lake/]]> 2018-03-19 12:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430510 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430559 This Valley of two lakes is very beautiful. Also you can find lots of history nearby. You can find a Monastic Site with a Round Tower which will help you learn about Irelands early settlers. Go to http://www.glendalough.ie/ to find out more about this beautiful place.]]> 2018-03-19 12:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430559 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430633 The Hill of Tara is an archaeological site in county Meath. It has several ancient monuments and was supposedly the seat of the High King of Ireland. Find out more about its history here https://mythicalireland.com/ancient-sites/the-hill-of-tara-teamhair/]]> 2018-03-19 12:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430633 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430746 Tayto Park is an amusement park based around Irelands famous crisp compamy, Tayto. It also contains a farm with various animals. You can learn lots about some of these beautiful animals, for example alpacas and different species of birds on their website or by taking a trip here. http://www.taytopark.ie/]]> 2018-03-19 12:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243430746 aoife_kellywhyte https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243944746 All this information comes from the websites linked in the posts.]]> 2018-03-20 11:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aoife_kellywhyte/Attractions/wish/243944746