Wicklow Mtns & Kilkenny Tue 29 May 2018

“Hot” day today (26 degrees). Excellent continental breakfast at the IMI residence Dublin, then drove to Aughrim County Wicklow where we asked for directions to the start of our walk in the local pub and had a beer while we were there. Followed the verbal and internet directions to a spot that was the half way through the circuit walk after receiving verbal directions from a local. Walked up the hill to the summit of Craoghanmoira passing an Irish couple with two dogs on the way down who were considering driving to the coast for a swim. There was a strong wind at the summit and the views were excellent as Craoghanmoira (664 metres) is the highest hill in the area of the southern Wicklow Mountains we were in. We found a sheltered spot and had lunch before returning to the car. Drove to Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny and checked in. Walked to the medieval area of Kilkenny. Photographed St Candice Anglican Cathedral and the oldest structure in Kilkenny a round tower constructed in 1111. Then wandered around talking photos and visited a bar called Hole in the Wall. Dinner at a hotel with live Irish music then walked back to the Newpark Hotel.Read more