Ireland's largest mountain range is only about an hour south of Dublin, the wonderful Wicklow mountains and it's array of walking trails.
Destination Tip - Visiting Ballykissangel
The small hamlet of Avoca doubled as the film set for the popular series of Ballykissangel. It is only 1 hour south of Dublin.
Upcoming festivals
The Irish know how to celebrate and if you're anywhere near Ireland in the next few months make sure you take some time to check out the music, arts and theatre festivals coming up.