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For those who love to peel back the layers of time, Ireland’s Ancient East is a wonderful opportunity to experience 5,000 years of European history in a compact area of Ireland. Get off the beaten track to see, hear, touch and feel the imprints of the millennia of settlers in this land. Ancient Man, Early Christians, Medieval Lords, Colonial Settlers and their descendants
have all been seduced by

these most lush, green and fertile lands. Take your time to discover it all – the Stone Age art, the monasteries, the castles and fortresses.

13/06/2024

Tucked away between these fields of gold in Co. Kildare lies this abandoned graveyard! 👀

🎥 Beautiful capture by cjabphotography [IG] 💛

04/06/2024

Heavenly hues over Carlingford Lough 💗

Here are four fun activities to do in County louth:
🛥️ Take a sunset cruise with Carlingford Lough Cruises
🏰 Dive into history at Carlingford Castle
🐟 Enjoy delicious seafood on the Sea Louth scenic seafood trail
🦙 Meet adorable alpacas at Long Acres Alpacas

Tap the 🔗 for more activities to try this summer! 👉 https://bit.ly/4bMoYeC

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29/05/2024

All paths lead to the Copper Coast this weekend 👀

This 25km stretch of picturesque coastline is waiting to be explored 😍

Tap the link to start planning your Bank Holiday weekend adventure! ✍️ - https://bit.ly/3V1le3i

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24/05/2024

You never know what you might stumble across when exploring the scenic East Coast! 😍

From golden fields to white sandy beaches and stunning scenery, it's got it all 🧡

Tag who you want to go exploring with this weekend 👇

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22/05/2024

Beautiful Ballycotton lighthouse under the Pink Moon 💗

SAVE this post to not miss the upcoming moons this summer! 🌙

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14/05/2024

You never know what treasures you might stumble upon in Ireland's Ancient East! 🧡

The tranquil Holy Trinity church can be found nestled away in East Ferry, County Cork!

Share this with the person you want to explore this Cork gem with 😍

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09/05/2024

This National Bike Week, discover Ireland's Ancient East one Greenway at a time! 🚲

Here are three of our favourites you can explore!👇

💚 Waterford Greenway
💚 Royal Canal Greenway
💚 Carlingford Lough Greenway

Tap the 🔗 for all you need to know! - https://bit.ly/3Qol82W

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06/05/2024

Beat those Monday blues with a trip to the coast! 🌊

SAVE the below day out for your next trip to Greystones👇

🛥️ Sit and watch the boats sail into the marina
🦭Keep an eye out for grey seals!
🍽️ Enjoy delicious food at The Happy Pear

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03/05/2024

The first bank holiday of summer is finally here! 😍

Swipe to see our mood board of activities to try in Ireland's Ancient East this long weekend! 👉

For even more inspo click the link! - https://bit.ly/3JIDjwK

📸 lemonlimod [IG]
Carlingford Adventure Centre Irish National Stud Hook Lighthouse

30/04/2024

Fields of gold at Ducketts Grove! 💛

This magical gem in County Carlow is definitely one for the instagram! 🤳🏻

Tag who you would love to share this picture-perfect moment with 👇

📸 cjabphotography [IG]
DuckettsGrove.ie

26/04/2024

Swipe to discover our top locations to catch the sunset in Ireland's Ancient East! 🌅

SAVE this post and don't forget to tag us in all of your golden hour snaps! 🧡

📍 Bettystown Beach, Co. Meath
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24/04/2024

Standing tall and proud, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland's most impressive castles! 🏰

Steeped in over 600 years of history, from medieval battlements to tales of the Irish monarchy 😍

QUIZ TIME: Legend says you receive the gift of __ ___ once you kiss the Blarney Stone? 🤔

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Blarney Castle and Gardens

19/04/2024

The Rock of Cashel, a Tipperary treasure 🧡

Check out our itinerary for a lovely day trip in County Tipp!

☕️ Grab a coffee in Room4coffee
🏰 Explore The Rock of Cashel
🏺 Go for a browse in Rossa Pottery
🍽️ Stop for lunch in Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen
SAVE for your next visit! ⬇️

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Rock of Cashel

16/04/2024

It's that time of year again when the evenings are getting longer, the days are warmer and the water is calling! 😍

Which coastal activity are you trying first? 👇

🌅 SUP in Dunmore East, Waterford
🏄‍♀️ Surfing in Wexford
🤿 Obstacle course in Dunmore East, Waterford
🛶 Kayaking in Cork

📸 Dunmore East SUP and Yoga
📸 The Surf Shack Ireland

12/04/2024

The gardens of Ireland's Ancient East are coming alive! 🌺🌼

SAVE this guide and go and smell the roses 😉

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09/04/2024

Did you know? 👀

Every spring equinox a ceremonial fire was lit on top of The Hill of Tara, and it was forbidden to light another fire until this one was ablaze! 🔥

Legend says ___ betrayed the king and lit a Paschal fire on The Hill of Slane, his defiance surprisingly impressed the king! 👑

Can you guess who?

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03/04/2024

Embrace the outdoors and discover Louth with one of these fun activities! 👇

🌅 Catch a sunset over Carlingford Lough
🚲 Cycle the Carlingford Lough Greenway
🛶 Enjoy the coastal scenes by kayak with Carlingford Adventure Centre
🧗‍♀️Conquer new heights at Carlingford's Skypark

Tap the 🔗 for more things to do in County Louth! 👉 https://bit.ly/3U2whbV

📸 jimmyoneill_photography [IG]
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28/03/2024

The garden of Ireland is calling and is waiting to be explored! ☘️

Make the most of the three-day weekend and plan a getaway in Wicklow where enchanting gardens and ancient ruins await! 😍

Tap the link for our ultimate guide! - https://bit.ly/3T9hP00

📸 cjabphotography [IG]

28/03/2024

Swipe for 7 unique locations for you to visit on your next trip in Irelands' Ancient East! 👀

*SAVE* this post and don't forget to tag us when you visit! 🧡

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20/03/2024

Oh Cobh, you're a cracker! 😍

How many iconic Cobh landmarks can you see in this photo? Comment your guesses below! 🔎

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15/03/2024

14/03/2024

The grand auld stretch is back 😍☀️

Brighter evenings only mean one thing... more time for adventures!

Make the most of the longer days and plan a trip to the Copper Coast 🌊

Tap to see what you could get up to in Waterford! - https://bit.ly/3wNHDav

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13/03/2024

St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! ☘️

Join us in celebrating our national holiday, by taking part in the vibrant parades and celebrations that will take place across the country! 💚

Head to counties Kilkenny and Cork from the 15th – 18th of March for a weekend filled with exciting parades, live entertainment, and plenty of fun! 🎉

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Cork St Patricks Festival St Patricks Festival Kilkenny

13/03/2024

Check out the full programme for St Patrick’s Day Waterford St. Patrick's Day Festival this weekend! 👇

13/03/2024

Are you ready for a weekend of celebrations in Cork City this weekend? 😍🍀

11/03/2024

Kilkenny Trad Fest is back and bigger than ever! 🎶

Head to the medieval county this weekend for a bit of craic agus ceoil, as the streets will host many traditional musicians across the weekend! 🎻

14th - 18th March

Tap to start making those weekend plans! 👉 https://bit.ly/49DGv7Y

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Kilkenny Tradfest

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day! 💗

A special shoutout goes to the women who inspire us every day, whether they're family or friends. Today, we celebrate you!

Tag a special women in your life in the comments below! 🫶

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05/03/2024

Dive into history this spring with a trip to Cahir Castle! 🏰

Standing proud, this impressive castle has witnessed many sieges and battles throughout the centuries!

Tap the link to plan your next visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3V4ZvYQ

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28/02/2024

Are you making the "leap" this year? 👀

Which of these four Ireland Ancient East locations would you choose to pop the question? 💍

Comment your choice below or add your suggestions 💬🧡

📸 theirishrose.ie, designchlorid, ciaransadventures, alifeiimagined [IG]

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Name a better place to be this summer 👀 We may be biased but Cork City is on our summer list 😍 🎥 travel_footprint4 [IG] #KeepDiscovering

Tucked away between these fields of gold in Co. Kildare lies this abandoned graveyard! 👀 🎥 Beautiful capture by cjabphotography [IG] 💛 #KeepDiscovering

The mystical ruins of the Ballysaggartmore towers are like a scene from a fairytale! 😍 Tucked away in the picturesque town of Lismore Co. Waterford, this is a must-see this summer! 🧡 SAVE this for your next adventure! 🎥 tommie550 [IG] #KeepDiscovering

The Garden of Ireland is one of Ireland's Ancient East's treasured locations! 😍 Hint: This COUNTY is known for its picturesque mountains, lush landscapes, and serene lakes 👀 Leave your guesses below! 👇 🎥 @henderso1 . . . #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #TheGardenOfIreland #IrishLandscape #HiddenGem

Looking for a new activity to try this summer? We’ve got you covered 😍 Explore the beautiful Copper Coast, Co Waterford, by paddleboard, discovering hidden bays and caves along the way 👀 SEND this to your paddle buddy! 🧡 🎥 By the amazing @gemcarewphotography . . . @visit_waterford #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #Waterford #CopperCoast #PaddleBoarding #SummerActivity #CoastalActivities

Sunset season is our favourite season! 🌅 This summer, we want to tick off the best sunset spots around Ireland's Ancient East! 😍 Tell us your favourite below 🧡 🎥 allyysmithh [IG] #KeepDiscovering

The sky came alive this weekend, treating us to a magical display of the Aurora Borealis! 🌌 Were you lucky enough to catch this spectacle? 😍 🎥 Amazing capture by brianfoxphoto [IG]. #KeepDiscovering

This tranquil hidden gem can be found nestled away in the Wicklow Mountains! 😍 📍Coon Beach, Co. Wicklow 🎥 Captured by deansexton1 [IG] #KeepDiscovering

There's something so magical about seeing the puffins back on the Saltee Islands! 🧡 The best time of year to visit the beautiful birds is May - July 😎 Tag the person who you would love to see the puffins with this summer 🐧💬 A reminder that the puffins wild birds and the island is a bird sanctuary so please be careful not to disturb them. 🎥 d_aiwute [IG] 🎥 dfwild [IG] 🎥 gabby.bds. [IG] #KeepDiscovering

Mesmerising sunset above Loughcrew Cairns, Co Meath 🌅🎥 dronescapes_ireland [IG]

Escape the hustle and bustle of life by exploring the Wicklow Mountains! 😍🏞️ 🎥 mellameyer [IG]

POV: You're a bird flying high over the ancient grounds of Newgrange and Knowth 🕊️ 🎥 meath_photography [IG] #KeepDiscovering

Take this as your sign to grab your bestie and head to the coast to watch the sunrise! 🌅 Name a better way to start the day! 😍 🎥 adventuresofaoifx [IG] #KeepDiscovering

There's something extra special about golden hour by the River Lee 🧡🌅 🎥 Amazing capture by @dronescapesmedia

Name something better than soaking up the sun with a view like this? 🥰🌅 Tag that friend who is always up for chasing the sun below 👇🏻 📍 Cahore, Co Wexford 🎥 deansexton1 [IG] #KeepDiscovering

Just some of the world’s largest creatures having a ‘whale’ of a time off the coast of Waterford! 😍🐋 📍Helvic Head, Waterford Amazing capture by @dublin_drone 👏 . . . @visit_waterford #KeepDisocvering #IrelandsAncientEast #Waterford #HelvicHead #IrishMarineLife #FinWhale #Wildlife

Just some of the world's largest creatures having a 'whale' of a time off the coast of Waterford! 😍🐋 📍Helvic Head, Waterford Amazing capture by dublin_drone [IG]👏 #KeepDisocvering

We can't wait for more Wicklow sunsets like this! 😍 🎥 irishgal_adventures [IG] Visit Wicklow #KeepDiscovering

Send this to the person you would love to stargaze with! 😍🌌 📍Dunsany Nature Reserve, Co. Meath 🎥 @dfwild . . . #KeepDiscovering #IrelandsAncientEast #Meath #DunsanyNatureReserve #StarGazing

After the festive season, there's nothing quite like a hike in the Wicklow Mountains to recharge those batteries! 🥾😍 🎥 mikepospa [IG]

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