Glendalough Local info The Round Tower The Round Tower Round towers were the Campanilies or Bell Towers of Early Irish Monasteries and were used to summon the monks to prayer. This tower is 100 feet high and has six floors with wooden landings-now vanished. The top storey has four windows, and the upper storeys have…
Great Western Greenway The Great Western Greenway runs from Westport to Achill in Co Mayo, launched in 2011, this 42-km greenway offers a perfectly natural environment with panoramic views. It is hard to find a more appealing greenway than this one in Ireland. The number of annual users is more than a quarter of a…
Irish Greenways Irish Greenways What is a Greenway ? What is a Greenway ? Irish Greenways refers to a track for walkers and cyclists. These types of tracks are repurposed surfaces for non-motorized transport in Ireland. You are not allowed to take your vehicles on these off-the-beaten tracks. If you want to see and experience the…