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Russborough House
Blessington
Co Wicklow
353 (0)45 865-054
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Russborough House is a magnificent 18th century mansion, and today contains the world famous Beit Collection of paintings.
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Powerscourt House & Gardens
Enniskerry
Co Wicklow
353 (0)12046000
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One of the worlds great gardens is to be found in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains at Powerscourt Estate. The gardens date from the mid 18th century and stretch across 45 acres of statuary and ornamental lakes, walled gardens and hundreds of varieties of trees and shrubs.
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Glendalough Monastic Site
Glendalough
Co Wicklow
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The remains of the Glendalough Monastic Site are located beside the Lower and Upper Lake and are one of the most popular tourist sites in Ireland. The original monastery, founded by St Kevin in the 6th century, was destroyed in the 14th century by English troops. A 33-metre 11th century round tower built to defend against Viking attacks and a Celtic High Cross, remain however.
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Wicklow Mountains National Park
Glendalough
Co Wicklow
353 (0)404 45656
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The Wicklow Mountains National Park is one of the country's most beautiful regions. Covering much of the upland areas of County Wicklow, the park offers not only some of the most spectacular views anywhere in Ireland, but also an abundance of animal and plant life.
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Glenroe Farm
Ballygannon
Kilcoole
Co Wicklow
353 (0)1 287-2288
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Glenroe open farm is particularly popular with families, giving visitors the chance to feed and pet a wide range of pets and farm animals. It is also the setting for the TV series Glenroe.
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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol
Kilmantin Hill
Wicklow
Co Wicklow
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Wicklow’s Historic Gaol is a new attraction in Wicklow town . The site has been occupied by a jail since 1702 and was operational until as late as 1924. The museum tells the story of the thousands of men, women and children imprisoned here over the centuries.
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