Do you think it looks like a pint of Guinness? The Guinness…read morefamily owned this lake so that's how it got its name. The brown water coming off from the Wicklow Mountains fills this lake up. You can even hunt in the area & stay in the lodge down below. If you're looking the lake from the top, I recommend you do not wear a hat because it was pretty windy, also don't get too close because the wind will blow you over! Be careful. Beautiful lake with beautiful views!

Guinness Lake - also know as Lough Tay. Peep the lake that looks like a Guinness Beer with the head…read moreand dark waters. This is included on a beautiful drive through the Wicklow Mountains.

A lovely holiday-park, in the picturesque village of Rathdrum. The site has beautiful view, great…read morefacilities and plenty to keep the kids entertained. Irish weather been what it is....ensure you come prepared. If you are going for a day trip and the weather isn't great, i would highly recommend that you ring ahead to see if all activities are open....otherwise it could be a wasted trip!!

Great Xmas island experience. The location it's about an hour drive from Dublin. They have a…read morelittle train and a nice boat! Santa was very good and he spent a lot of times with our boys. Very affordable and a great day out

An enormous reservoir serving much of Dublin city's water, the Blessington Lakes (aka Poulaphouca…read morereservoir) seem natural enough - but were, in fact, made by damming the Liffey in the '30s. The dam at Poulaphouca is still used to generate electricity. Why the lakes don't show up on Google Maps is uncertain. Since then the lakes have proved popular with day trippers from Dublin - fishing, hiking and nature-watching are all typical pasttimes. There's a leisure centre in the area, focal point for many of these activities. Don't trip over the fishing poles on the bus on the way down. Motor boating is banned on the lakes, but canoeing and sailing are popular. Pity about the swimming though - it's strictly prohibited due to dangerous underwater currents and obstructions, the legacy of the flooded valley. Get there via the 65 bus from Eden Quay, Dublin. A drink in one of Blessington's numerous pubs is often an adventure before setting home.

Whether you're going for a; stroll/walk, jog, run, power walk, this is a gorgeous park to go to,…read moreeven a play day for the kids. The grounds are majestic and wonderful you have so much to explore each time you go into the grounds.

Wow, the park has now got Zorbing, archery and other great outdoor activities for the summer…read moremonths. Contact :Phone: 01 9010495 dublin@outdoordiscovery..ie http://www.outdoordiscovery.ie/index.php/dublin Activities offered at this location are: Archery, Zorbing, Aqua-Sphereing, Orienteering, Corporate events, Team Building, Kayaking

The Wicklow Mountains are a stunning expanse of nature. Everything is so green and due to the low…read moretemperature, it stays all green. There are so many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, birdwatching, and scenic driving. A hike or walk here will ensure you some nature backed peace and calmness. the park is close to Dublin making for an easy 1/2 day or day trip. In my brain, mountains are supposed to be rock with no greenery: The Wicklow Mountains, however, are unlike many traditional mountain ranges and have lush greenery all over them. We did the Glendalough Lake upper and lower lakes hike.

If you have a few days to spend in Dublin, don't skip out on a visit to Wicklow…read more You'll need to rent a car or book a tour to get up here (about 40min from Dublin City Centre) but it was worth the trek. I had a friend drive me here and it was such an incredible experience. If you're visiting during the winter months, layer up. It gets cold and windy up there, but it's 100% worth it.

The town of Carlingford is sensational for a weekend respite. The Lough itself is sublime and has…read moregorgeous views of serene sailboats and surrounding hills. If you take in a sunrise and sunset you'll find a sense of peace here. It's gorgeous countryside and the Lough is the centerpiece. Sail on...

Love this park, but also dislike its one biggest flaw - motocross bike presence…read more You can be chilling and enjoying beautiful surroundings when youngsters go full throttle on a motocross bike or some scooter doing a wheelly. The rest is great. Little pond with a fountain. Little isle there with the swan nest. Some ducks. Small river beside at the back there. I like the fact that this park is not as flat as others. Has a nice kids playground.

An elderly Finglas gentleman once told me that this park was once a dump. Looking at how it looks…read moretoday I find that hard to believe with it's clean flowing river in which I've seen people fishing and well kept grassy areas. When I walk through this park I find it peaceful and the ducks and swans on the wee lake seem to like it too. There is also a golf course in the other side of the river. If anything bad has to be said it's the boy racers that occasionally ride through this park but I haven't seen any for a few months.

You can't expect to grow if you keep hanging around the same crowded spots or scrolling your phone…read moreall day. Donadea offers peaceful trails, fresh air, and a chance to clear the fog in your head. Walking those trails, you'll feel the stress melt away while surrounded by towering trees and calm waters that reset your energy and mindset

Lovely walk with amazing history to research. For kids, I can only imagine that their imaginations…read morego wild. 12th century castle ruins, old graveyard & church, lake, ancient stone walls--great place to explore. As an expat who survived 9/11, I was surprised by the 9/11 memorial on the grounds as well. Very thoughtful & moving tribute.

This is a lovely forest park, a great amenity for Carlow town to have…read more There is a carpark, a lake, an open area with benches and picnic tables and trails. the usual things that make a park a forest park. There are also some toilets. The one thing that astonished me was the outdoor gym. Free. Outdoor. Gym. It's been there about two months now apparently and it has been a very popular addition to the forest park. National Lottery sponsored.

This is still a great campsite. The lake, campfires being allowed etc etc…read more But on two occasions our visit has been marred by other campers being extremely loud. On this latest occasion, earlier, they had their own loudhailer to direct the party games they're playing. Now their bass heavy music is so loud two other groups of campers / caravaners just upped and left. We've got earplugs, so will persevere. Other things to note: firewood has gone from a bag being 3 EUR, to the option of a 4 EUR bag or a 5 EUR bag. The wood is pretty great though, for burning. I wouldn't come back again if it was just the two of us. But we will be back when other friends come here... like next week :)

Lovely location; beautiful sunsets. Plenty of space for…read moretents, cars etc. Unisex toilets available at the end of a long lane, but not particularly clean. Portaloos available at camp site but grim. Won't be back!