| County Wicklow |
| Western Wicklow |
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Accommodation_Wicklow
This
part of the county consists more of rich pastures than of wilderness
and rugged slopes.
BLESSINGTON, although of little interest to the visitor, is
nevertheless a good base to explore the area. For sports lovers, the
Blessington Sports Centre (call 865 092 for information or visit
www.blessingtonsports.com) proposes a variety of activities on the
Blessington Lakes site.
Not to be missed is RUSSBOROUGH HOUSE, a magnificent stately home
dating back to the |
18th century (call 865 239 for information). The
house having often been robbed along the years, one of the many owners
of the house, Sir Alfred Beit, decided to hand over the most valuable
paintings of the impressive collection to the National Gallery. In
return, the gallery lends paintings to the collection for exhibits.
The only breathtaking scenery you will find on the western part of
county Wicklow is at the GLEN OF IMAAL. There is a small folk museum in
a small white cottage located on the Knockanarrigan-Rathdangan road.
However the northeastern slopes of the glen are now mostly cordoned off
as a firing range so be aware of the danger and do not ignore the red
signs! Getting around Western Wicklow Dublin Bus runs regular daily
services to Blessington on route 65. Bus Eireann bus No. 005 to/from
Waterford stops in Blessington. |
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