Natonal Trust - Florencecourt, County Fermanagh

Flourencecourt is set to the South West of County Fermanagh. It is backdropped by the Cuilcagh mountain range. There is a house situated on the grounds of the Florencecourt estate which was built in the 17th century.


Florencecourt House

As this property is owned by the National Trust it has been very well maintained and there are often events taking place to keep both adult and child amused. When I came to Florencecourt there was a honey festival and falconry taking place. There are walks to suit all types. The forest surrounding the house has been pathed and signposted for keen walkers. Whereas for those lumbering kids there are spectatular views and short gravel paths leading round the house. I really enjoyed this place and some of the scenery such as the Walled Garden where quite stunning.

More information can be found here


One of the huts featured in the gardens


The view from inside the hut


Butterfly seen in the Walled Gardens

A very tame baby robin in the Walled Garden

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Kinvara, Co. Galway

Kinvara in Co. Galway must be one of Irelands hidden gems. As a town there is very little to do and as with most Irish seaside villages it has it's fair share of small newsagent shops, hotels and other amenities. However for the more learned traveller there are greater things to come here for. Kinvara would be a great place to spend maybe a couple of hours or if pre-booked an evening could be spent at Dunguaire Caste having a medieval banquet!

Kinvara has one of the largest thatched hotels in ireland called the Merriman Hotel

The main attraction for staying here in Kinvara is the close proximity to the Burren in County Clare. Kinvara allows the traveller to be within an hours drive from Galway town centre yet maintain a close distance to the attraction that is the Burren.

More information on the Burren can be found here


A view over Kinvara


Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara


An old sail boat in Kinvara harbour

National Trust - Crom Castle, Co. Fermanagh

Crom Castle is situated near to the border towns Lisnaskea and Newtonbutler. It costs £5.70 to bring a car into the grounds but there is alot to see and do.

The main building was built some 350 years ago and was established during the Plantation era in Ulsters history. There have been attempted seiges on this castle in the past. For more information you should visit this site! There is an information centre showing the whole history of this building. For those with a motorboat there is a jetty located at the rear of the car park. Below is a selection of photos including the old castle and various locations.

I recommend visiting Crom for a day.

http://www.cromcastle.com/

Old Castle Crom


An Arch with the Old Church in the distance


An old Oak Tree along one of the walks