Wicklow and Ireland's Ancient East
Our team is based in Greystones, County Wicklow, which means the Ancient East is the region we know down to which pubs are the best to visit. It is also, conveniently, the most underrated part of Ireland for visitors: forty minutes from Dublin and almost entirely missed by the coach circuit.
what to see in wicklow
County Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland
- Glendalough, a sixth century monastic city in a glacial valley with two lakes, and the finest hour of walking near Dublin
- Powerscourt House and Gardens, plus the waterfall, the highest in Ireland
- The Sally Gap and the Wicklow Mountains military road, empty, high and spectacular
- Greystones and the cliff walk to Bray, our own back garden
- Russborough House and the Wicklow Way for walkers
Further Into the Ancient East
- The Rock of Cashel, a cathedral and round tower on a limestone outcrop, and one of the great sights in Ireland
- Slane Castle and Distillery in the Boyne Valley, whiskey made in a castle courtyard
- Newgrange and Bru na Boinne, older than the pyramids and properly humbling
- Kilkenny city, its castle and the medieval mile
- Hook Head, Waterford and the sunny southeast
- Kildare, the Curragh and Ireland's thoroughbred heartland
Plan Your Trip to Wicklow
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What is Ireland's Ancient East?
It is the touring region covering the eastern and southeastern half of Ireland, from the Boyne Valley down through Wicklow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford, built around castles, monastic sites, gardens and heritage rather than coastline.
How far is Glendalough from Dublin?
Around an hour by road, which makes it the best value half day or full day trip from the city.
Is the Rock of Cashel worth visiting?
Yes. It is a genuinely remarkable medieval complex on a limestone outcrop, roughly two hours from Dublin, and it pairs naturally with Kilkenny or a southern route.
Where are you based?
Our team is based in Greystones, County Wicklow, just south of Dublin, and we operate tours across the whole island from there.
If your question is not here, call us. USA toll free 1-844-204-7470, Ireland +353 87 708 5947, or email info@irelandwhiskeytours.com.