Horse Racing in Ireland

Leopardstown Racecourse On 8 May 2016 I got introduced to one of Ireland’s national sports: horse racing. We went to the Leapardstown Racecourse, Leapardstown, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…in short, just south of Dublin. This was the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial flat race, meaning that there were no obstacles to jump over. Combined with several attractions for kids, … More Horse Racing in Ireland

Killiney Hill – Where Ireland meets Palm Beach

Killiney Hill Okay, now that we’ve seen parts of the city and the little peninsula Howth, it was time take the Dart again and head south, to Killiney. It’s about 45 min southeast of city center. Killiney is a seaside resort and is one of Dublin‘s most exclusive residential areas. Arriving at the station you … More Killiney Hill – Where Ireland meets Palm Beach