Episode 9 – Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains

The Round Tower and Glendalough

The Wicklow mountains contain some of the most amazing scenic views in all of Ireland. Set near a series of lakes in the Wicklow mountains, the picturesque monastic settlement of Glendalough is steeped in history. In this episode, we talk about Glendalough and our day in the Wicklow mountains.
Glendalough
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlandseastcoast/GlendaloughVisitorCentre/

Wicklow Mountains National Park
http://www.wicklownationalpark.ie/

Avoca Handweavers
http://www.avoca.ie/index`.php

Wicklow Walking Trails
http://www.wicklownationalpark.ie/pages/walkingtrails.php

Wicklow Way Walking Trail
http://www.wicklowway.com/

Gardens and Houses:
Powerscourt House & Gardens
http://www.powerscourt.ie/gardens/
Avondale House & Gardens (Rathdrum)
http://www.gardensireland.com/avondale.html
Kilruddery House & Gardens (Bray)
http://www.killruddery.com/
Russborough House (Blessington)
http://www.russborough.ie/
Mount Usher Gardens
http://www.mountushergardens.ie/

Monastic Ireland Website
http://www.monasticireland.com/historicsites/glendalough.htm#1

The Irish Fireside Podcast
http://www.irishfireside.com