Blackrock Park, Dublin

I used to pass this park heading southside of dublin, on towards Wicklow and beyond. I’d only ever seen the wee little island house from the roadside, but I never  took the time to go in. Sunday [28/02/10] I did just that.
According to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Councils Website:
A formal Victorian park was thus [...]

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St Patricks Park, Dublin

I had been to St Patricks Park before. Just never with camera in hand and an eye on reviewing it. There is a difference.
But I love this park. I like the personal touch to it – the signs of which are, literally, everywhere.
Of particular note *and something that makes the park so very beautiful are [...]

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Loughshinny Beach

Before you even dream of saying it….. I will
What on Gods earth am I doing reviewing a beach…?
Well, it turns out one of North Dublins hidden gems may not be the worst day trip you ever took. And in this case it turns out there is a lot more than sand to see [...]

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Iveagh Gardens, Dublin

It was last month when I chose to visit the Iveagh Gardens just north of St Stephens Green.
On the whole, I like the Iveagh Gardens. I like the layout, the sunken lawn and the symetry of the main features.
But on this occasion I was a bit surprised with some elements of the grounds.
The Iveagh Gardens [...]

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Maximum Minimum Thermometer

I have to admit I’m a big fan of the old style paraphernalia when it comes to gardens.
As you may also know I like nothing else than to browse the aisles of the garden centres and hardware stores on my weekends off….
When I was in B & Q this weekend… yes B & [...]

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