As Dolmens go, this is a pretty good one!…read more I might have been overawed a bit because the setting was so lovely - it was surrounded by a field of bright yellow rapeseed flowers. With the sun out and the sky blue, it was a sight to behold. And it was the first proper summers day in about two months! There is a handy purpose made carpark on the side of the road and there is a proper path to lead you to the Dolmen. If you do happen to be in Carlow, take a look. It's not too far out the Hacketstown Road.

this dolmen is about 4000 years old and is holding up well. to get to it you walk up a little…read morefenced path and then you will find the dolmen in a clearing in the middle of a field. surrounded by fields its really peaceful and a bit of history on your doorstep. they have a big sign full of information for the tourist or for the interested. beneath the dolmen apparently has never been excavated so it may be interesting to wonder what is down there among the rocks and soil. the dolmen is made up of two stones which are the entrance to a tomb, possibly the buriel place of many people. its amazing to wonder how they managed to get such large stones in place and to remain that way for so long.

Was unsure whether this would be a 2 or 3. At the beginning of the path it was going to be a 2 just…read moreby virtue of the heavy entry fee. 2 adults and a 4 year old for €20 and then another €2 for a map. Not the most expensive place we've been to but zero facilities (sorry, there is a bathroom), or customer service or welcoming smile. Just a young lad (bless him) in a hut taking people's money on the way in who looked like he'd rather not be there. So I did upgrade it to a 3 simply because it was a nice day and well, it is beautiful. The only thing I'd say is you're done looking at everything in 30 mins, the art is particularly underwhelming but nature shines through and the woodland and natural beauty of the place is obvious. However, you don't need to do too much shopping around to find a completely adequate, free alternative not too far away. Mount Leinster and stradbally forest spring to mind and if you're not going with a picnic both alternatives have services.

We had dinner booked for 4 at Emilianos. We had two visitors from Spain and we are senior citizens…read more It was reasonably quiet and we were relaxing enjoying our food and drinking our wine. The owner approached us and requested that we leave out table as it was required. We pointed out the empty tables but to avoid a scene we got up and moved to another table beside the one we were sitting at. We all thought this was UNACCEPTABLE. We asked what compensation there was for this behaviour. There was nothing on offer. I have to say we were shocked and despite sending an email to Emilianos we have not heard a word or any acknowledgement of what the great need was to remove us from our table to accommodate 4 young people. We felt very much used and abused at the attitude. IT WAS NOT BUSY IN THE RESTAURANT. We didn't know and were not made aware that they needed the table but they had no problem ousting us to a nearby table several of which were vacant at that time. I would like an apology from Emilianos for treating us as if we truly did not matter. It is great having lovely food but if you cannot be treated with dignity and respect WHAT IS THE POINT. Our friends from Spain could not believe what was happening that we had to move to accommodate four youngsters. It was an experience that none of us are likely to forget. Emiliano would do well to remember that if you have a good experience you tell approximately 2-3 others but if you have a bad experience it is anyting from 15 up. Being treated as if we did not matter was a truly bad experience. Regards Cummins family

Another fantastic evening at Emilianos with friends the food staff and atmosphere always terrefiic…read more Highly recommend a visit when in waterford

This place is wonderful. The food is as good as food I have eaten in Italy, the staff are polite…read moreand don't overwhelm you but always seem to appear right when you need them. Loads of options on the menu and they are always willing to make adjustments for the picky eaters among us. Nice wine selection too. Interior is nice and cosy, book ahead though for groups larger than six and most tables are for two or four.

Was visiting my dad in Enniscorthy and he brought us to a relatively new Italian right by the…read moreriver. I'm not one for Italian food in Ireland as I find it pretty boring and often caters to the carbonara/lasagna eaters and not like the food you get in Florence or the like. That was not he case here. Firstly, the starters. There were three of us. Two of us had soup, each one was different and both was lovely. The other person had a wonderful Sicilian chowder. This was a new one for me. Chowder is just creamy fish soup in Ireland but this was a tomato based soup with large chunks of fish along with whole shellfish and a massive langoustine (Dublin bay prawn). That person had been to Sicily and had this dish and she said it was 100% authentic. Two of us had a Monkfish special and it was cooked to perfection. There was a tagliatelle pasta dish also with Italian sausage. It was very tasty. It appeared to be good value with main courses from €17 to €25. We shared a bottle of the house wine which was surprisingly good. I didn't notice until too late that they had a few Italian craft beers that I had never seen before. They were from Birrificio Montegioco and one was called Draco, an 11% barleywine and the other was Rurale, a 5% pale ale. The waitress brought them over for me to inspect when paying the bill so I would be prepared for the next time I was in. I can easy say that this was the best and most authentic Italian food I have had in Ireland and I will be back the next time I'm in Enniscorthy.

My buddies and I heard about this place after visiting the Waterford Crystal Factory and decided to…read morecheck it out for ourselves. It was billed as a Seaside attraction to teach both tourists and natives alike what it was like to be a Celt in early Ireland. Our tour started out well, as we were led into a room where a video presentation ensued that told of old Irish folklore and customs. As a descendant of Ireland myself, I've never heard a lot of what we were being taught and so, I found it most interesting. After this portion of our tour was over, we were led to another area which was decorated to give the feeling you were actually in an old Celt village. Let's just say they meant well. I think we must have been there at the end of the day because the staff seemed a little "punchy". For instance, there was a fake decapitated head hung from a tree who's mouth moved when someone spoke from behind the curtain. It would "speak" to people below it as they'd pass by. "Hey, would you scratch my nose?"...or, "Today is my Birthday!" were some of the sillier rants. I'm sure it was intended for more serious instruction. I'm embarrassed to admit that this was the highlight of our visit to Celtworld and we still talk about that head to this day. Well, what can I say? It was FUNNY! (maybe you had to be there.)

My mom and I took a day trip tour from Dublin to Glendalough and while I wished we would have had…read morejust a little bit more time here, it was absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad we went. We did not quite have the time to walk to the upper lake (well, we probably could have but it would have been a rush) but the lower lake was lovely and peaceful. The monastic ruins were so interesting as well. I would love to come back and spend an entire day wandering. I could have just strolled along or sat for hours taking it all in and contemplating life. Highly recommend.

It was a very rainy day when Gayle and I visited Glendalough. This is a very impressive place and…read morepacked with history, with local touches including the grave of the grandfather (or great) of the sheep farmer who we visited earlier in our tour. Opportunities to shelter inside are a bit limited as there's an admission fee into the Visitor's center and the nearby hotel (and snack concession) requires a bit of a walk. Besides the natural beauty of this place (and peaceful walking opportunities), the main reason we were here was to visit the monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the earth 7th Century. Key runs include the "Monastic City" from the 10th-12th Century (including St. Kevin's Monastery), the iconic round tower and the last surviving ecclesiastical gateway in Ireland (offering sanctuary to those who passed through it). The settlement was attacked by Vikings and Irish kingdoms over the years but continued to be a place of pilgrimage, until at least the 13th Century. Our guide also shared part of the legend of the fair maiden Kathleen who desired Kevin. The stories were fascinating, including a possible tragic end, and St. Kevin's unwavering commitment to his vows, despite temptation.

Making a reservation online was easy! Loved the elevated ambience here…read more Bread service was good and I really enjoyed my Spaghettoni Aglio, Olio e Peperincino con Granchio! Description: Spaghettoni, tossed on the pan with fresh Kilmore Quay Crab, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, a touch of fresh chilli, served with a prawn bisque It was rich and delicious! I enjoyed the soup of the day as well which was a carrot and ginger soup. Service could have been more attentive but overall good experience!

Absolutely delicious lunch with excellent, charming service!…read more When they bring out bread and butter at the beginning, be sure to ask for some olive oil as well -- it's their own brand, and delicious. If I thought I had room in my suitcase I would've bought some to take home with me! Started with the tomato soup, and then had the burrata with eggplant and prosciutto (this is also an appetizer, but I wanted to save room for dessert!). All fresh, with the most delicious dressing on the salad. Others in my party got the (homemade) pasta and raved about it. Did I mention dessert? Holy smokes, they were delicious -- and made on site. Tiramisu... baked pear... Torta al Cioccolato con Caramello Salato... gelato... You're going to want to return numerous times to enjoy all these! Definitely keeping this restaurant on my "to return to" when I go back to Ireland. A real treat!