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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 2°C

# Hidden Ireland

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Hidden Ireland: 7 reasons to see the amazing Faughan Valley
Highest waterfalls, venerable mansions, ancient tombs, rare bog flora, proud forts of lost chieftains. Head to Co Derry if all that tickles your fancy.
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Aug 31st 2013, 9:45 AM
Hidden Ireland: How a shipwreck turned into an abbey
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at three fascinating places to visit this weekend in Wexford, Galway and Meath.
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Aug 3rd 2013, 9:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: The mystery of the 5,000-year-old empty tomb on top of a Wicklow mountain
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at three off-the-beaten-track places to visit this weekend in Wicklow, Roscommon and Armagh.
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Jul 20th 2013, 9:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: Mystery island, ruined fortress and Braveheart daydreams
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at three off-the-beaten-track places to visit this weekend in Carlow, Tipperary and Meath.
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Jul 6th 2013, 9:15 AM
Visiting Dublin's most sacred places? Here are the 'Dos and don'ts'
Do you know why shoes are taken off in Buddhist centres?
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Jun 23rd 2013, 8:30 AM
Hidden Ireland: A deserted medieval town, Ireland's Alcatraz, and a round tower
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at 3 off-the-beaten-track places to visit in Roscommon, Cork and Laois.
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Jun 22nd 2013, 9:15 AM
History hotspot: Carlingford, Co Louth
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman shines a spotlight on a town chock-full of interesting sites for you to visit this weekend.
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Jun 8th 2013, 9:15 AM
Helter Skelter, Crystal Maze and Chivers jam: the 1907 Irish International Exhibition
Check out these 28 recently-discovered pictures of the event.
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Jun 8th 2013, 7:15 AM
Time on your hands this weekend? Here's 3 off-the-beaten-track places to visit
The weather is (finally) getting better so why not go explore one of Ireland’s many historic sites? Here’s three more to visit in Meath, Cork and Sligo.
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May 25th 2013, 9:15 AM
John Hinde: Nostalgic images are not just for Ireland
London and Amsterdam will see exhibition of shots from major landmarks around England and, of course, Ireland.
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May 19th 2013, 9:45 AM
4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman suggests four more heritage sites to visit in Offaly, Roscommon, Meath and Tipperary.
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May 11th 2013, 12:00 PM
Have you seen this Indian sculpture park in… Wicklow?
Victoria’s Way is an intriguing outdoor gallery featuring, among others, Mahatma Gandhi “on his farewell tour”.
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May 6th 2013, 10:00 AM
Ever wondered where medieval Dubliners went for a pint?
A bloody massacre at a picnic in Ranelagh, mass graves of Black Death victims in Dublin 8: this and more in our illustrated guide of Viking and medieval Dublin.
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May 4th 2013, 9:45 AM
4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman suggests four (free) heritage sites to visit in Cork, Galway, Louth and Laois.
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Apr 27th 2013, 9:45 AM
Pics: Black and white archive photos of Dublin, as seen in Strumpet City
Dublin City Public Libraries has taken old photographs of Dublin and juxtaposed them with quotes from James Plunkett’s seminal novel about the 1913 Lockout. Take a look…
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Apr 13th 2013, 5:00 PM
3 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman suggests three (free) heritage sites to visit in Waterford, Cork and Kildare.
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Apr 13th 2013, 11:30 AM
7 documents from the archives of Irish emigrants in Britain
London Metropolitan University is documenting the history of Irish people in Britain. Here are just some of the things they’ve found for their archive.
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Apr 6th 2013, 9:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: Celtic crosses, follies and historic pubs
Website Curious Ireland examines the country’s building history.
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Apr 1st 2013, 9:45 AM
4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit
There is no entry fee to any of these sites in Kilkenny, Mayo, Wicklow and Meath – so what are you waiting for?
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Mar 30th 2013, 9:45 AM
Here’s what posh Irish toilets looked like 700 years ago
These were the state-of-the-art toilets of the 1300s, although privacy, disposal and the danger of being caught by the wind were still a danger…
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Mar 18th 2013, 9:15 AM
4 Irish sites to visit to get close to St Patrick mythology
Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick this weekend… or at least to the places he’s reputed to have visited for special events.
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Mar 16th 2013, 9:45 AM
3 more off-the-beaten track places you really should visit
There is no entry fee to any of these sites in Westmeath, Mayo and Wexford – so what are you waiting for?
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Mar 3rd 2013, 9:45 AM
5 off-the-beaten track places in Ireland you really should visit
There is no entry fee to any of these sites – so what are you waiting for?
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Feb 16th 2013, 9:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: Abandoned and ruined 'big houses'
Author and photographer Tarquin Blake has explored the hidden history behind Ireland’s ‘big houses’ in his latest book.
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Oct 14th 2012, 8:45 AM
5 unusual ways to reach very special Irish places
There are some places where getting from A to B takes a little effort – but it’s so worth it.
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Oct 7th 2012, 9:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: The capital’s oldest graveyard
Tales of grave robbing, boxing fights and destroyed high crosses are all shared during a visit to Bully’s Acre, which is normally closed to the public.
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Sep 30th 2012, 9:40 AM
Arthur’s Day: the man himself couldn’t be here – so we paid a visit
TheJournal.ie recently paid its respects at the quiet resting place of the man of the day.
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Sep 27th 2012, 7:15 AM
Hidden Ireland: Local spirit brings Fort Camden brought back to life
Camden Fort Meagher, recognised as one of the finest examples of classical coastal artillery forts in the world, has been brought back to life by the hard work of local volunteers.
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Sep 22nd 2012, 8:45 AM
Tunnel vision: Going underground at the Casino Marino
Eight underground tunnels leading out from Dublin’s 18th century Casino Marino… what are they there for?
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Aug 26th 2012, 8:00 AM
PHOTOS: Somewhere you don't often get to see: The Freemasons' Hall in Dublin
It’s right in the heart of Dublin’s city centre but few people have been inside the Freemasons’ Grand Lodge of Ireland. Here’s what it’s like inside.
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Aug 25th 2012, 8:45 AM
In pics: Hidden Ireland - Dublin's pawnbrokers
When banks can’t help, hidden Ireland offers another legal route for ready cash.
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Aug 19th 2012, 8:00 AM
What has happened to Ireland's workhouses?
Decades after their mass closure by the new Irish Free State, communities are pulling together to save their local workhouse.
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Aug 11th 2012, 8:30 AM
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