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Explore Dublin with travel expert Deirdre's definitive list of things to do near the Grand Canal Hotel. The Grand Canal Area At A Glance 😋 You are spoiled for dining and drinking options in the area. 🏟️ Within a 10 minute walk you'll find one of Ireland's largest theatres and biggest sports stadia. ⭐ There's also an historic battlefield, beautiful Georgian architecture, a scenic canal and a windswept beach. 🚉 Take a day trip from Grand Canal Dock train station, only 5 minutes walk away.

Watch sheep dog demonstrations with us on an authentic sheep farm tour in Ireland. You may get to cuddle a puppy or even try shearing wool! Tour expert Michael is here to fill you in on the details. Sheep Dog Demonstrations At A Glance 🐑 Take A Sheep Farm Tour In Kerry 🐏 See A Sheep Farm Tour In County Galway 🐶 What Breed Are Irish Sheeepdogs? 💭 What Past Guests Thought Of Their Tour

Take a whirlwind tour of the Irish National Parks to be found along the Wild Atlantic Way with VagaGuide Brian. Make sure you read to the end for a special, bonus national park. Wild Atlantic Way National Parks At A Glance 🏞️ Killarney National Park 🪨 The Burren National Park ⛰️ Connemara National Park 🌊 Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park 🏰 Glenveagh National Park 📸 Wicklow Mountains National Park

Did your ancestors live in a castle? Look no further! Claim your ancient birthright with travel expert Derry's genealogical guide to 5 amazing Irish castles. Castles In Ireland At A Glance 🏰 Kilkenny Castle 🛡️ Doe Castle 🌊 Dunluce Castle 💋 Blarney Castle ⚔️ Carrigafoyle Castle

The rugged Beara Peninsula is Ireland as you have dreamed it. Wild, winding roads lead to golden sand beaches and remote, colourful villages. Travel expert Brian introduces the best things to do and his favourite sights to see. The Beara Peninsula At At Glance 🦅 An Island Covered In Beautiful Gardens 🏰 The Last Stand of Gaelic Ireland 🧙 A Magically Mysterious Stone Circle ↪️ Ireland's Twistiest Road 🌊 The Village At The End of Ireland

Don't just see the Cliffs of Moher; discover the surrounding region of The Burren in county Clare. Travel expert Brian introduces you to this otherworldly landscape that feels somewhat like Middle Earth and has so much to offer! The Burren At A Glance 🌅 The Unmissable Cliffs of Moher 🤔 Where Is The Burren? 🐮 How Was The Burren Formed? 🤘 The Burren Rocks! 🌸 The Rare Flora of The Burren ☠️ 5,000 Years Of History 🎻 The Place For Traditional Music