driving in Dublin with the Avoca Wicklow Day Tour Coach
Our driver and Guide is Mr Norman Dowling and he is an invaluable source of info about Ireland
Ireland's East Coast - Day Tour to Wicklow, Avoca and Glendalough by Rail from Dublin
Explore the Wicklow Mountains and their stunning surroundings on our one-day tour from Dublin with departures Monday-Friday & Sunday all year round.
Visit the village of Avoca as well as the 12th century monastery in Glendalough – “The Valley of Two Lakes” - on this 1-day tour from Dublin, taking in the Wicklow Mountains and beautiful East Coast from Dublin as far as Arklow.
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Avoca Wicklow Tour With Dowling Coach Drive
Dowling Coach Drive specialise in small to medium sized groups (15/25 Passengers) and transport is by way of Mercedes Mini Coaches. When visiting Ireland we would like to welcome you to our shores and invite you to experience the services we have to offer. We would like to tell our guests the stories of Ireland by offering you our extensive range of tour packages.
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Ireland #6 - Glendalough, Russborough, Wicklow Mts., Avoca Handweavers, House Cafe en Seine
Monday, August 4th - Trip to Glendalough, Russborough and Avoca hand-weaving, Cafe en Seine
This bus ride was a 9 to 5 affair. Our first stop on this bus tour was the Russborough estate, a magnificent Georgian mansion with the longest frontage in all of Ireland. This means it is a very long house.
The art work within was interesting, and so was the story of Alfred and Lady Beit, who were the later owners of the place. Our guide, Matty, told us that this wealthy couple had actually opened the property to the public while living there in one of the wings. They chatted with visitors and appeared to have had a non-snooty attitude.
Next, and the main point of the trip, was a visit to Glendalough, a very scenic place down south in the Wicklow Mountains. It is the site of St. Kevin, an early Christian leader and has several buildings that date back from 800 to 1200 a.d.
The parking situation upon our arrival was inauspicious, but it soon improved. So many busses were trying to jam into the tiny parking lot, that we had to park up the road. But once inside the park there, the walk along the lower lake trail was serene and delightful.
After about an hour's amble, we headed back and encountered about 3,000 tourists coming in the opposite direction! But we'd had our peaceful communing-with-nature time, so a little Times Square action at the finale was not a problem,
We enjoyed a great dinner and weaving demonstration at the village of Avoca before heading back to Dublin. Our guide, Jillian, was very helpful, articulate and knowledgeable.
In the evening, we went for a run and walk in St. Stephen's Green. I sprinted some of the time, and it felt good to kick out the jams. My recent thigh injury did not rare up, though I ran like a demon! Later, I paid for it with leg aches, although I did not suffer another injury. Martha and I took Advil to soothe our muscles, and all was well.
Finally, we headed out for live music. A gent at nearby Bruxelles bar said they had no live music that night, but he recommended a place called Cafe en Seine, which did. We enjoyed a kind of singer-plus-one concert by a Sinatra-type singer; Martha knew all of the words ad I knew a few. Great fun! The decor in this Cafe is, in my view, out of this world.
Driving on the Irish countryside on the Coach of Avoca Wicklow Day Tour
our driver and guide (seen on the driving wheel) is Mr Norman Dowling
Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland
When you think of the quintessential Irish small town with quaint pubs and shops (and where it's just as common to see a tractor on the road as it is to see cars) you'll be thinking of Avoca. Located just outside of Dublin this pretty little town is a perfect example of the warm spirit of Ireland and hints of the simpler life of the past. The delightful TV series Ballykissangel was filmed here and the real town is even more beautiful than it appears on TV. For more info check out the Avoca Travel Guide
IRECAM11 - WICKLOW ADVENTURE TOUR n' GLENDALOUGH / AVOCA
We booked with highly rated Day Tours Unplugged and had a wonderful outing. Highlights on the video are:
(1) Wicklow Mountains National Park
(2) Glendalough and its 6th century monastic settlement with round tower and celtic crosses.
(3) AVOCA weavers (since mid 1700'S)
More tour details at:
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Avoca Co. Wicklow Ireland
My visit to Avoca Ballykissangel was shot here and it's the home of Avoca Handweavers
On the Coach of Avoca Wicklow Day Tour
With our Guide Mr Norman Dowling on the wheel
Wicklow Mountains Tour - Ireland
This is a video I took during my vacation to Ireland in August 2010. This was from a tour through the Wicklow Mountains, near Dublin. I just decided to mess around with the video camera portion of my digital camera.
Wicklow Tour - Ireland
Glendalough. Excellent guide!
Avoca & Glendalough, Wicklow County
We went for a stroll in a graveyard.
A Journey Through Wicklow - Part 2 -
Welcome to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland. In this part, we will take you to Avondale House and Park, then down the Avoca River into Ballykissangel / Avoca. Enjoy a good dinner and night, then leave from the coastl town of Arklow. Drive by the fine beaches of Brittas Bay, enjoy a round of Golf, then reach Wicklow Town, and its Historic Gaol.
Ireland Pt 10 of 12 - Avoca, Wicklow Co & Avoca Hand Weavers - Wicklow Mountains
The town of Avoca in Wicklow Co Ireland and the Avoca Hand Weavers. The beautiful Wicklow Mountains.
A Journey Through Wicklow - Part 1
Welcome to Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland. Our journey starts from the shores of Blessington Lakes, we take a tour of Russborough House and afterwards we cross the Wicklow Mountains to reach the monastic site of Glendalough.
Irish Adventures | Wicklow Travel Vlog | Eimear McElheron
Hi Everyone! Today I'm bringing you another Irish travel vlog and this time I'm exploring my home county, Wicklow! I love getting out and about in Wicklow and going on little adventures, there's always something to do and something new to see! In this vlog I've taken you to some of my favourite places and I've ventured out to some new places for me too.
I began by taking a trip out to The Happy Pear cafe in Greystones to have a bite to eat. While I was there I actually got to meet and film with the cafe owners, The Happy Pear themselves, Dave and Steve Flynn! I spent a couple of hours out in the cafe chatting with the twins and eating delicious food. Overall I had a wonderful day! As I mentioned in the vlog I can say it's probably the happiest, healthiest restaurant you'll come across here in Ireland and well worth the visit. If you aren't from Ireland you can still keep up to date with The Happy Pear over their social media and YouTube channel which you can find here:
Next myself and my friend Laura headed out to Powerscourt in Enniskerry for some afternoon tea, very fancy! The tea was €39 per person but well worth the money for the experience we had. The food was top quality, the service was impeccable and we just felt so at ease while there. A couple of weeks later I returned to Powerscourt but this time to check out the estate and gardens. The afternoon tea was in the Hotel and Spa Resort and to enter the gardens there is a charge. An adult ticket was €9.50 but again, worth the money. We spent a couple of hours walking around in awe.I can completely understand why they are award winning gardens! Irelands highest waterfall is also on the grounds but unfortunately we ran out of time so didn't get to check it out. We'll definitely be back though!
For the remainder of the vlog I'm exploring some of my favourite areas on foot which it what I love to do here. I visited Miners Cross, The Motte Stone and Avoca Handerweavers in Avoca. I took a trip out and completed a hill climb in Glendalough and finally I climbed a popular mountain here in Wicklow, The Great Sugarloaf.
I hope you enjoyed taking a trip around this beautiful county with me and if you have any feedback I'd love to hear it! Also, if you missed my first travel vlog where I explored the city of Dublin then you can check that out by clicking here:
Thanks a million for watching!
Love Eimear x
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Best Wicklow Glendalough day tour from Dublin
Wicklow day tour from Dublin includes Glendalough,Wicklow Mountains National park. Visit Sally Gap and PS I Love You Film Locations.Advanced booking is required check out our web site
Glendalough and Avoca Day Trip from Dublin
Take the scenic route out of Dublin, passing through the Wicklow Gap and Blessington Lakes to lovely Glendalough and the pretty village of Avoca. This scenic day trip is the perfect excursion from Dublin, filled with picture-postcard views of Ireland at its best.
The BBC series Ballykissangel was filmed in the lovely village of Avoca, and you will have time to check out the familiar sites such as Fitzgerald's pub an
Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Day Tour
Why You Should Go
Soak up the atmosphere at the world famous Glendalough Valley! Make sure you take great selfies overlooking the Guinness Lake!
Tour Description
Our Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Tour gives you the chance to hop aboard one of Dublin’s top-rated day tours to a natural beauty spot, allowing all involved to experience the warmest of Irish hospitality on a day tour full of new experiences.
Our tour begins with an introduction to Dublin City, as we head south towards County Wicklow, which is more commonly known as the “Garden of Ireland”. Beautiful lakes, dense forests’ and wonderful views make this a wonderful scenic drive and a fine day away from the hustle and bustle of Dublin city.
Our tour also brings you to scenery made famous from films such as Braveheart and P.S. I Love You. While also bringing you over and along the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough Lake & Valley. This tour also includes stops at Glencree Valley & Cemetery, the PS I Love you Bridge, the Guinness Lake (Lough Tay), Sally’s Gap and of course, the spectacular Glendalough Lake, home to St. Kevin’s Monastery, Celtic Crosses and much more!
Stop five, and the final stop on your tour of Wicklow, is Avoca Village, a small town made famous by Thomas Moore in the song ‘The Meeting of the Water’ it too is well- known for its spot as the fictional home of BBC’s hit tv-show “Ballykissangel”. Here you can enjoy some traditional Irish food and drinks in a local bar called Fitzgerald’s. All Gray Line travellers can also enjoy an exclusive discount on a traditionally Irish hearty meal deal and a complimentary shot of Irish whiskey before making your back to Dublin City.
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Wicklow Mountains, Avoca and Glendalough Rail Tour from Dublin
Combine Ireland's stunning coastal and mountain scenery on this lovely rail tour from Dublin. You'll travel through the magical Wicklow Mountains, visit the traditional town of Avoca and explore the ancient monastic settlement at Glendalough. This scenic coach and rail trip from Dublin shows you the best of Ireland in one day.
Departing from Dublin Connolly Station, you'll travel by train (snack b