AVOCA
We continued our journey north along the SE coast of Ireland, in County Wicklow. Our trip was coming to a close and we were making our way back toward Dublin. We stayed at Ashdene Country Home B&B just a wee bit NE of Avoca. The breakfast the next morning did not disappoint. Not 1, not 2 or even 3, but 4 varieties of toast! It appears that they have closed for good as of the writing of this post.
The area has been associated with its famous copper mines for many years and the valley has been celebrated by Thomas Moore in the famous song “The Meeting of the Waters“. The name of the song derives from the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers, about two miles from the village of Avoca. The song is said to have been written under a tree, the stump of which remains by the Meetings. Avoca is also famous for its handweaving. – wikipedia
A perfect example of a quaint Irish town. On main street you’ll find Hendley’s, a general store; Fitzgerald’s, a pub; a pharmacy and Lett’s Family Butchers. There are a few parks in town as well; the Red Kite Walk is located on the NE side of town (link below). Its main attraction is the mill. The tour was fantastic. The videos below will expand upon the photos below.
Avoca Handweavers
In the parking lot I noticed something I had seen a few times during our travels in Ireland. The roads are very narrow and if you are not careful, you’ll damage the driver-side mirror. I saw several taped up or missing.
HIKING IN THE AREA
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