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.

Having grown up with amazing Australian beaches on my doorstep, I often long for a deserted sandy…read morebeach to escape to, to indulge my sand and surf addiction. Howth doesn't cut it, nor Dun Laoghaire, and Bray doesn't have the answer either. For me, the only Dublin beach that even goes halfway towards holding the answers to all of life's problems is Malahide. If you're lucky enough (go on a weekday!) you might even get the entire beach to yourself. There's nothing more enthralling than being alone with a vast expanse of beach infront of you, and being free to skip, dance, sing or scream, whatever floats your boat at the time. Malahide Beach is also good for a sit down. It offers a lovely vista out to Lambay Island, Howth and Island's Eye (depending on how far you walk, that is..) Also look on the ground.. there are some lovely shells for the finding if you look hard enough. From Malahide Beach you can take the coastal walk all the way to Portmarnock (but beware, it's 5km away so is no stroll through the park.) Malahide is definitely my pick of Dublin beaches.

I love this beach on my doorstep. The views are amazing across to other beaches such as Donabate…read more It's s short beach but links to portmarnock beach by footpath which is a great length for walking and running in the evening...... 5km each way. Unfortunately no swimming on malahide beach due to dangerous tides.

Came here with our school tour group- our guide was very knowledgeable and fun, and explained…read morethings in a way that our students in the group could understand. Beautiful grounds, and there is also a beautiful Japanese garden! Be sure to follow the map to read about what each section of the garden signifies.

Beautiful grounds. Loved the playground and fairy path. The experience was enjoyable for adults, my…read morefive year old was bored and just wanted to see the horses and play. The japanese gardens were beautiful!

Huge hall in the middle of nowhere. The hall is basically 4 regular handball pitches which is far…read morebeyond regular hall where you would struggle to find anything bigger than a basketball court.

Over here working for a few weeks. New to yoga following recurrence of an old injury, a friend in…read morethe office recommended this class specifically. The Instructor was patient, understanding and informative in a pleasant and relaxing setting. Highly recommended.

If you're looking to shape up, tone up, build up bulk, or lose some bulk, this is a good place to…read morestart. Tucked away in Aughrim Industrial Estate, (or a hop step & a jump to Kavanagh's if you're of the 'work hard, play hard, reward/ruin all your training' persuasion...), Stealth Fitness is a personal training business that does what it says on the tin. I signed up for a month to begin with (three times a week), and the results have been fantastic. It's a small little studio but perfectly formed, with all the high quality equipment you'll need, and besides, you . Sean will tailor each session for you and push you far beyond how far you would yourself. (But in a really safe manner - he's very hot on technique which is a great thing) His prices are spot on as well.

Venturing down a woodland trail puts things into perspective. Trees join limbs before the sky and…read moresunshine filters down in golden patches. Bees land on wild flowers and the sound of birdsong is powerful. All of a sudden, the softest blanket of purple haze shimmers before me. A shock of bluebells huddle together, their heads downcast. The astonishing splendour of nature has awoken me and I feel like telling the bluebells to look up. Look up and appreciate the beauty around you. The magnificence of yourselves.

Went for a lovely walk here recently. It's a bit out of my way but I wouldn't mind coming back,…read moreespecially in Spring when the bluebells and wild garlic are in full bloom. Seemingly there are walks to the extend of 10km and well sign posted. Some of the ways we walked are lovely small. Just pure nature. A nice suurounding to unwind.

The walk that starts from Sean Moore Park and ends a little after the Pigeon House (another Dublin…read morelandmark) is a perfect spring/ summer outing. On a nice sunny day, I can think of nothing better to do then spend the afternoon strolling down the pathways of the Irishtown Nature Walk. The walk itself is not arduous but still not easy. The trail bends and twists and is at times hilly, but there are a number of benches to rest and to gaze at the beautiful view of sand and sea. The hike will take you through blackberry bushes and tall grass. There are a number of sea birds to look out for. This activity is popular with athletic types. Joggers, dog walkers and cyclists raced past me. Overall, it was a quiet and relaxing hike, one that will work up an appetite.

I am incredibly lucky to have this right on my doorstep, a headland with lovely sea views and wild…read moreovergrown parkland to explore at the same time... lovely. Sometimes when I really want to shake things up I go and join the local druggies and alcoholics in the park to discuss the deeper philosophical quandaries and questions like when the fridge door closes does the light go out. A few of them having recently slept in a fridge were able to confirm that yes, the light does go out. ..er... yeah, deffo only to be explored during daylight hours.