Heritage | Trip Tip Even Santa boards the Dublin choo choo October 20, 2006 - You need not be an ‘anorak’ to get all exited by the hissing and puffing of steam locomotives. Old and young can enjoy a trip back in time in the greater Dublin area as the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) organize steam excursions several times per year.

Heritage | Walk An uphill walk to a deadly beauty spot September 20, 2006 - When you are travelling on the N11 near Loughlinstown or on the DART between Killiney and Shankhill and you look to the west, you'll see on the slope of the nearest hill an intriguing edifice. It's not a monolithic monument, as many people assume, nor is it a part of a medieval stronghold, as others tend to think. This landmark is a chimney, built around 1800, as part of the Ballycorus smelting works and is regarded as a fine example of the Irish industrial heritage.

Heritage Medieval stronghold regains old grandeur September 2, 2006 - The story of Swords Castle, which spans some 810 years, can be divided in a building and shaping chapter of 400 years and another chapter of four centuries with tales of neglect and decay. The story ends happily with a ten year long chapter of glorious restoration. Construction work on Swords Castle began in the 12th Century with the appointment of the first Norman bishop of Dublin, John Comyn.

Wildlife Haute cuisine for rare birds in Booterstown August 29, 2006 - Squeezed between a busy road and a commuter railway line, the muddy four hectares of land known as Booterstown Marsh is an unlikely location for a nature reserve. Especially as the city centre of Dublin is just a few kilometers up the road. But neither the constant noise of the traffic on the Rock Road nor the rattling of Dart and Commuter trains seem to disturb the Dunlins, Redshanks or Black-tailed Godwits when they indulge in their exquisite food which can be found there in ample supply. This document was created by Huib Zegers ©2006 - Disclaimer