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    With charming riverside towns and villages, majestic forests and sparkling waterways, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is slow-travel perfection.

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    Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
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    Escape into nature in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

    It’s the satiny sheen of a quiet canal that cuts through rolling green fields. It’s the walking trails that weave through peaty bogland where ancient Celtic rituals once took place. It’s the flash of a kingfisher darting from a riverbank. Defined by its connection to both water and land and heralded for its pure beauty, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands is a destination that basks in nature, with under-the-radar experiences that feel like you’re getting to the real heart of Ireland.

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    Fowley Falls, County Leitrim

    Sublime surroundings

    Here, amidst a natural wonderland of rivers, canals and lakes, the world slows down. Calm your soul with a paddle along glass-blue rivers, lakes and canals; walk centuries-old canal paths once used for horses drawing barges; cosy up over candlelit dinners in waterside thatched pubs; and unearth thousands of years of history in heritage parks, historic abbeys and monasteries. In Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, it pays to take it slow.

    Castles

    • Castles
    • History
    • Nature
    • On the water
    • Pubs
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    Cloughoughter Castle

    “The only sounds are of nature, pikes splashing and herons diving. Around us, perfectly green drumlins rise intermittently out of the water, while in the distance a cylindrical castle ruin stands as an improbable sentry on a small island in the middle of the lake.” – Patrick Nugent, Irish Times

    County Cavan

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    Clonmacnoise

    “Moor the boat to discover the ruined monastery of Clonmacnoise, with its high crosses, round towers and ancient churches. It first appears over the river reeds like an Irish Avalon.” – Vic O’Sullivan, TheGuardian.com

    County Offaly

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    Ballycuggaran, Lough Derg

    “With is quaint wooden jetties jutting into the water, this is the perfect place to watch the sunrise. And of course, what’s a perfect sunrise without submerging yourself into the water for a refreshing dip too?!” – Outsider.ie

    County Clare

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    Shannon Blueway

    “With calm waters, riverbanks rich in wildlife and splashes of green everywhere you look, the paddling trails along the Shannon Blueway are a great way to appreciate the natural beauty of this part of Ireland” – Bluewaysireland.org

    County Leitrim

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    Sean's Bar, Athlone

    “Sean’s Bar has been in business since the Dark Ages, and many locals and respected Irish historians also believe it to be the oldest in Europe and the world.” – Mike MacEacheran, BBC.com

    County Westmeath

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    Arigna Mining Experience

    “Perched high on a hilltop and commanding stunning views of Lough Allen and the surrounding countryside, this brilliantly designed and utterly enthralling museum is based around one of the last working pits in the area” – Rough Guides

    County Roscommon

    Explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

    Wonderful waters, charming villages and historic attractions

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    9 great walks around Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
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    5 charming towns in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

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    Accommodation in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
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    Where to eat in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
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    Trip idea

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    Off the beaten track: Dublin to Galway
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    Destination

    Uncovering Athlone

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    Destination

    County Leitrim

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    Clonmacnoise

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    County Westmeath

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    Getting to Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

    Fly to Dublin, Shannon or Ireland West and you’re almost there. Or head to Cork or Belfast and take the scenic route. Coming by ferry? Dublin is your closest port but Belfast and Cork are easy distances.

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