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AVOCA<\/h1>\n

We continued our journey north along the SE coast of Ireland, in County Wicklow.\u00a0 Our trip was coming to a close and we were making our way back toward Dublin.\u00a0 We stayed at\u00a0Ashdene Country Home B&B<\/a>\u00a0just a wee bit NE of Avoca.\u00a0 \u00a0The breakfast the next morning did not disappoint.\u00a0 Not 1, not 2 or even 3, but 4 varieties of toast!\u00a0 It appears that they have closed for good as of the writing of this post.<\/p>\n

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The area has been associated with its famous\u00a0<\/span>copper mines\u00a0for many years and the valley has been celebrated by\u00a0<\/span>Thomas Moore\u00a0in the famous song “<\/a><\/span>The Meeting of the Waters“. The name of the song derives from the meeting of the\u00a0<\/span>Avonmore\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Avonbeg\u00a0rivers, 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<\/span>. – wikipedia<\/span><\/p>\n

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A perfect example of\u00a0a quaint Irish town.\u00a0 On main street you’ll find Hendley’s, a general store; Fitzgerald’s, a pub; a pharmacy and Lett’s Family Butchers.\u00a0 There are a few parks in town as well; the Red Kite Walk is located on the NE side of town (link below).\u00a0 Its main attraction is the mill.\u00a0 The tour was fantastic.\u00a0 The videos below will expand upon the photos below.<\/p>\n

Avoca Handweavers<\/h2>\n
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In the parking lot I noticed something I had seen a few times during our travels in Ireland.\u00a0 The roads are very narrow and if you are not careful, you’ll damage the driver-side mirror.\u00a0 I saw several taped up or missing.<\/p>\n

\"Avoca\"<\/a><\/p>\n

HIKING IN THE AREA<\/h2>\n

Red Kite Loop<\/a><\/p>\n

EXTRA<\/h2>\n