The official guide to Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐Tag to be featured!
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Start planning a trip to lovely Longford ๐
These are four favourite activities to do ๐
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Set sail for sunset with
๐ถ Explore the River Shannon with
๐จโ๐ณ Take a cookery class &CookerySchool
๐ฒ Cycle the Royal Canal Greenway
Follow for more activity inspiration! ๐
๐ธ mcky_grgry [IG]
Standing tall and proud in the heart of Nenagh stands the mighty Nenagh Castle ๐ฐ
Rumour has it this is the oldest building in the town! ๐
What do you think? True or False
Let us know in the comments below ๐
๐ธ nenaghtouristoffice [IG]
Sup'ing our way into the weekend with a paddle on Lough Ennell ๐งก๐
Are you more of a sunset or sunrise paddle boarder? Let us know below ๐
๐ธ supwell_ireland [IG]
Summer evenings along the River Shannon ๐ฅฐ
Send this to the person you want to experience this feeling with! ๐งก
๐ฅ Beautiful capture by gavinsheehan_media [IG]
Take this bank holiday weekend to new heights with a visit to Offaly ๐
๐ฅพ Soak up the epic views atop Croghan Hill!
โฐ๏ธ Take on the mighty Slieve Bloom Mountains
๐งโโ๏ธExplore the grounds of Lough Boora Discovery Park, you might see a fairy or two along the fairy trail!
SAVE this post for a fun-filled weekend break!
๐ธ lemonlimod [IG]
We have an 'Offaly' good day out for you this Bank Holiday weekend! ๐๐
๐ฐ Explore the grounds of
๐ด Hop in the saddle with
๐ฌ Discover Ireland's Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle!
๐ฝ๏ธ Finish with a bite to eat in 'sTheGreenBirr
For more inspo tap the link! โ๏ธ - https://bit.ly/3V1rnMZ
๐ธ mykeld24[IG]
Set sail on the Shannon this summer! ๐ฅ๏ธ
Take in the scenic sights of Athlone, while kicking back enjoying the ride ๐
๐ฅ hodsonbayhotel [IG]
Quiz time! โจ
Can you guess the location? ๐
Hint - These peaceful ruins are located near the quaint village of Shannonbridge and are said to be the ancient burial grounds of many kings and lords! ๐
Leave your guesses below๐
๐ธ luisteix [IG]
The mighty Gaelic Chieftain! ๐คฉ
This impressive sculpture can be found keeping watch over the beautiful Lough Key Forest Park in County Roscommon! ๐ณ
Tap to start planning your next visit! ๐ https://bit.ly/3ytozPG
๐ธ martinosullivanphotography [IG]
The Northern Lights painted the sky above Glencar Lough this past weekend! ๐คฉ
Let us know in the poll below if you were lucky enough to catch this magical moment! ๐
๐ธ jason__kennedy_ [IG]
Did you know there are 365 lakes in County Cavan? Bonus points if you can name one in the comments below! ๐
Time to start exploring, there's plenty to see! ๐
๐ฅ colinmannion [IG]
๐ฅ discoverloughderg [IG]
๐ฅ d_aiwute [IG]
๐ฅ jason__kennedy_ [IG]
๐ฅ david.maguire [IG]
๐ฅ alex.kassner [IG]
๐ฅ mia.everywheree [IG]
Standing atop the ancient Hill of Uisneach, in the heart of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐
These sacred grounds are famously known for hosting the ___ festival, celebrating the arrival of summer! โจ
Leave your guesses below and for a hint, the answer may be here ๐ ๐ https://bit.ly/4dzAvQj
๐ธ life.of.gerk [IG]
Don't go chasing waterfalls unless it's in County Leitrim ๐
Did you know The Devil's Chimney is Ireland's tallest waterfall? ๐
Let us know in the comments below! ๐
๐ธ Luisteix [IG]
Ditch the car and discover Athlone with this car-free 2-day itinerary! ๐ค
Sunset season has finally arrived ๐
SAVE these golden spots in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐
๐งก Lough Ree, Westmeath
๐งก Two Mile Gate, Clare
๐งก Clough Oughter Castle, Cavan
๐งก The Ballyhoura Way, Limerick
๐งก Lough Derg, Leitrim
It's time to start ticking the list off! โ๏ธ
๐ธ visitwestmeath [IG]
Boyle Abbey, a perfectly preserved piece of Irish monastic history! โช๏ธ
It holds the title of the first Cistercian monastery in the province of Connacht but can you guess how old it is? ๐
Take your guess below ๐
๐ธ binegoeshollywood [IG]
You'll never be short of something to do in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands!
SAVE* this post for your next visit, and check out our go-to list below ๐
๐ฒ Explore the Royal Canal Greenway
๐ Become a beekeeper for the day at Leahy Beekeeping, Galway
๐ฅ๏ธ Cruise along the waterways
๐ Discover the 365 lakes of Cavan
โ๏ธ Learn about Irish history at the National Famine Museum Strokestown Park
๐ธ pmch_pics [IG]
Dust off the saddle, the trails are calling! ๐
The Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Festival returns to Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, offering a weekend of exhilarating trail rides and unforgettable experiences! ๐ตโโ๏ธ
๐Kinnitty, Offaly
๐๏ธ 20th - 21st April
โ๏ธ Click the link to check out the full itinerary! - https://bit.ly/49A9M2N
SlieveBloom MTB Festival
It's easy to get lost in the beauty of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐
Save these three trails for the next time you visit the Heartlands ๐ฅพ
๐Beara Breifne Way
๐The Leitrim Way
๐ The Miner's Way & Historical Trail
What trail would you add to the list? Share it in the comments below ๐ฌ
๐ธ emmas_footprints [IG]
It's that time of year again when the bluebells make their appearance ๐
We don't know about you but they're giving us a spring in our step! ๐
๐ Knockvicar Woods, County Roscommon
๐ธ mayoandbeyond [IG]
A great day had by all! ๐ Margaret Sexton
SAVE this post for your next cruise down Ireland's epic waterways! ๐ฅ๏ธ
Swipe for our top three locations to set sail in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐
From romantic cruises down the River Shannon to taking in the historic sights and pretty villages, there's a cruise for everyone!
Tap the ๐ for more information! - https://bit.ly/3U9jhS8
Athlone is looking pretty in pink ๐
Check out our guide to a lovely day spent in this historic town ๐
โ๏ธ Stop for a coffee Spill the Beans Trailer
๐ฒ Cycle the Old Rail Trail
๐ฐ Discover the history of Athlone with a trip to Athlone Castle
๐ฅ๏ธ Take a sunset cruise in The Hot Tub Boat
๐ธ luisteix [IG]
๐ธ the_hot_tub_boat [IG]
You spoke, and we listened! As a result of our poll, we decided to create an itinerary for County Leitrim based on your recommendations!
๐ถ Have a relaxing paddle & a picnic on Glencar Lough
๐ Visit the inspiration for W.B Yeats poem 'The Stolen Child', Glencar Waterfall
๐ธ Enjoy a tasting tour The Shed Distillery of P. J. Rigney the home of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin!
๐ณ Escape the hustle and bustle with a stroll at Keeldra Lough
Tap to start planning your next visit to Leitrim! ๐ https://bit.ly/4ag9wGX
๐ธ eric_wynne94 [IG]
๐ธ mairtinmaccormaic_photography [IG]
๐ธ johnnylaventurier [IG]
๐ธ thesheddistillery [IG]
๐ธ ceol3 [IG]
Happy International Day of Forests! ๐ณ
Come along as we explore the enchanting woods of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands:
๐Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon
๐Killykeen Forest Park, Cavan
๐Center Parcs Longford Forest
๐Mullaghmeen, Westmeath
*SAVE* this post as inspiration for your next forest walk ๐ฅพ
๐ธ cavanadventurecentre [IG]
SAVE this post for your next trip to Killaloe & Ballina ๐
๐ฅพ Conquer new heights and hike Moylussa
๐ฅ๏ธ Cruise along the River Shannon with Killaloe River Cruises
๐ฝ๏ธ Stop for a bite to eat in Tuscany Italian Bistro
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Finish with a sunset at the Two-Mile-Gate Lakeside Park
๐ธ ferguscooper [IG]
When walking along the Royal Canal Greenway there's never a shortage of stunning sights to see! ๐
See the greenway by cycling along the bank or take to the water by kayak! ๐ถ
Tap to discover more of what's on offer! ๐ https://bit.ly/3Il785K
๐ธ luisteix [IG]
Kick off the new month with a breakaway in nature! ๐
Discover the magical Irish folklore of Lough Gur. From ancient megalithic tombs to mystical stone circles, it's the perfect getaway from the city ๐
๐ธ munstervalesireland [IG]
Lough Derg is looking as pretty as a postcard! ๐
If the view looks this nice on your phone, just imagine what it looks like in person ๐
Tag who you would love to see this epic view in person with! ๐
๐ธ picgers [IG]
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Serene scenes over Lough Lene ๐ Send this to the person you want to experience County Westmeath with this summer! ๐ฅฐ ๐ฅ gemcarewphotography [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Summer evenings along the River Shannon ๐ฅฐ Send this to the person you want to experience this feeling with! ๐งก ๐ฅ Beautiful capture by gavinsheehan_media [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Pink sky at night, a shepherd's delight ๐ฅฐ๐ Let us know your favourite spot to watch the sunset in the heartlands below! ๐ ๐ฅ @edwinaguckian . . . #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands #Leitrim #SunsetSeason #Sunset #IrishCountryside
Take this as your sign to visit County Roscommon this summer! ๐ Send this to the person you want to visit this beautiful county with! ๐ ๐ฅ visitroscommon [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Seeing Roscommon cinematically โจ๐ ๐ฅ Beautifully captured by myramyw [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Set sail on the Shannon this summer! ๐ฅ๏ธ Take in the scenic sights of Athlone, while kicking back enjoying the ride ๐ ๐ฅ hodsonbayhotel [IG] #KeepDiscovering
"And breathe... ๐ง A reminder to take a break and watch the sunset on the lake ๐งก ๐ Lough Ree, Westmeath ๐ฅ egon_design [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Unique Experience โจ This windmill was opened as a tourist attraction by famous Hollywood actor Gabriel Byrne in 1996! It is the only fully restored windmill in the west of Ireland, making it one of a kind ๐งก ๐ Elphin Windmill, Co. Roscommon ๐ฅ mia.everywheree [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Did you know there are 365 lakes in County Cavan? Bonus points if you can name one in the comments below! ๐ Time to start exploring, there's plenty to see! ๐ ๐ฅ colinmannion [IG] ๐ฅ discoverloughderg [IG] ๐ฅ d_aiwute [IG] ๐ฅ jason__kennedy_ [IG] ๐ฅ david.maguire [IG] ๐ฅ alex.kassner [IG] ๐ฅ mia.everywheree [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Did you know there are 365 lakes in County Cavan? Bonus points if you can name one in the comments below! ๐ Time to start exploring, thereโs plenty to see! ๐ ๐ฅ @colinmannion ๐ฅ @discoverloughderg ๐ฅ @d_aiwute ๐ฅ @jason__kennedy_ ๐ฅ @david.maguire ๐ฅ @alex.kassner ๐ฅ @mia.everywheree . . . #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands #Cavan #LakesOfIreland #365Lakes
Kick the start of summer off with a trip to @LoughKeyForestPark! ๐ณ Stroll through Ireland's first canopy tree walk or take on the adventure play kingdom, there's an activity for all! ๐ ๐ฅ unabhantourism [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Home is where the heart is ๐Tell us what makes a home to you, in the comments below! ๐ ๐ฅ Shot by the wonderful tommie550 [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Ditch the car and discover Athlone with this car-free 2-day itinerary! ๐ค #CarFreeCareFree
It's like walking through a fairytale๐ง*A gentle reminder to admire the bluebells from a distance and leave no trace ๐ฅฐ๐ฅ Magical capture by @d_aiwute
Your daily reminder to sit back, relax and take 5 ๐๏ธ ๐ฅ gailiana [IG]
Can you believe this magical place exists in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands? ๐ Located on Lough Oughter, Clough Oughter Castle is one of our many hidden gems! ๐ ๐ฅ Stunning capture by @henderso1 . . . @cavancoco #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsHiddenHeartlands #Cavan #LoughOughter #CloughOughterCastle #LakesOfIreland #HiddenGem"
You know where to find us as the sunsets ๐๐ ๐Lough Lene, Co Westmeath ๐ฅ Beautifully captured by d_aiwute [IG] #KeepDiscovering
Over the green vales of the Ballyhoura Mountains ๐๐ Epic shot captured by Tommie550 [IG] ๐ฅ #KeepDiscovering
Welcome to Ireland's Hidden Heartlands ๐ฅฐ๐ Where will your next hike be? Leave all your favourites in the comments! โ๏ธ Remember to always wrap up well & check the weather before you head off on a hike this month ๐๐ป ๐ฝ๏ธ adventuresofaoifx [IG] #KeepDiscovering
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