Growing Roots

20 Months: Settling In

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How has it been? Almost 2 years here and settling in to a routine. It is also a good time to check in on how

Sugar Tax

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There is a sugar tax in Ireland. It means that drinks with sugar would cost more for the consumer. There are good reasons to have

Sligo

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The train from Dublin to Sligo near our house and we have always wanted to find out what’s there in Sligo. Opportunity came during the

Newgrange

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Newgrange is about one hour away from Dublin and is a great destination for a day trip. It is a stone age passage tomb built

Kilmainham Goal

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Kilmainham Goal has one of the most visited tourist site in Dublin. When we relocated to Ireland, Gabriel said his friends have all visited Kilmainham

Glendalough

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Glendalough is about one hour’s drive away from Dublin that makes it a good day trip itinerary. I am surprised we have not visited Glendalough

Irish Rail Family Ticket

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We took a train to Sligo during the recent school holidays and used the Irish Rail Family Ticket. This is the first time we took

OPW Heritage Card

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We are the kind of tourist that love to embrace ourselves with heritage, history and culture of a place. When we travel, we look for

Beyond The Trees Avondale

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Last minute planning for June bank holiday, we went to Beyond the Trees Avondale. Avondale is one hour’s drive from Dublin. The drive is mostly

Another Medical Emergency

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I know the term scarlet fever from old literature books. Didn’t know that it is still a deadly disease at this day and age. All