by Melanie the Viking | Feb 16, 2021 | Things to do in Dublin Ireland
Much like the whole of Dublin and Ireland, Kilmainham Gaol is an incredible place worth visiting, but it has a dark past full of injustice and suffering. Since its opening in the late 18th century, Kilmainham Gaol has held just about every incarcerated leader of the...
by Melanie the Viking | Jan 26, 2021 | Things to do in Dublin Ireland
The long spanning history of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin actually dates back over a millennium ago, to the year 450 when St Patrick himself was said to have baptised the first of Ireland’s Christians. Since then, St Patrick’s Cathedral has reflected and been forced...
by Melanie the Viking | Oct 20, 2020 | Things to do in Belfast Ireland
Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland and is an incredible alternative to Dublin for traveler’s visiting the country. Though plagued with a violent and dark history due to the Troubles, Belfast is a revitalized city filled with beautiful views, historic...
by Melanie the Viking | Sep 23, 2020 | Things to do in Killiney Ireland
If you find yourself in Dublin but are dreaming of the Irish countryside, pay a visit to the picturesque town of Killiney, just outside of the capital. This suburb of just over 10000 people is often compared to Italy’s Amalfi coast. Located only 25 minutes from...
by Melanie the Viking | Aug 15, 2020 | Things to do in Shannon Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful country with many spots worth visiting, but Shannon typically doesn’t sound too familiar to many people as compared to Dublin or Cork. You might have heard of Shannon Airport which is one of the busiest airports in the country. Shannon is a...
