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Arigna Mining Experience: An Underground Tour Worth Doing
After leaving Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, we made our way to the Arigna Mining Experience, tucked into the hills at the Roscommon–Leitrim border. This one turned out to be a genuine highlight — a proper underground tour led by someone who actually worked in the mines himself. Where…
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Lough Key Forest and Activity Park: A Day by the Lake
Lough Key Forest and Activity Park was our very first stop on day two of our Ireland road trip. Set on the shores of Lough Key in County Roscommon, this sprawling former estate turned public park is one of the region’s best-known outdoor destinations — and while our own visit…
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Supermac’s Ireland Review: Our Honest First Impression
If you’re planning a road trip through Ireland, chances are you’ll come across Supermac’s sooner or later — and in this Supermac’s Ireland review, we want to share exactly what happened when we did. It wasn’t planned at all. Our first stop was Supermac’s Portlaoise Town, right after picking up…
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Rindoon Castle: A Locked Gate and a Lucky Find at Lough Ree
On our way to our accommodation in Lisacul, we stopped in Portlaoise for lunch at Supermac’s and to pick up our Three Ireland prepaid SIM before continuing west. With a bit of time to spare, we planned a detour to Rindoon Castle, a ruined medieval castle on the shores of…
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Brownshill Dolmen, Carlow: Europe’s Heaviest Capstone
Just a short drive from Duckett’s Grove, which we’d visited earlier that day, sits one of Ireland’s most impressive prehistoric sites: the Brownshill Dolmen. There’s a small car park right off the road, and from there it’s a short walk of under five minutes to the dolmen itself. What Makes…
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Three Ireland Prepaid SIM: Our Super Surfer Experience
Mobile data was one of the first things we sorted out after landing in Ireland. Our German SIM only comes with limited data in the EU, and for a longer road trip that just wasn’t going to cut it — so on our very first day, we stopped at a…
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WOLFBOX G900 Mirror Dash Cam
A 4K mirror dash cam with front and rear recording, night vision, and a clear touchscreen display. Easy to install and great for road trips where you want reliable footage without cluttering your dashboard.
Potensic ATOM 2 Travel Drone
A lightweight foldable drone with an 8K camera, 3-axis gimbal, and AI tracking. Great for road trips, landscape shots, and smooth travel footage without carrying bulky gear.
KRASER Steering Wheel Security Lock
A sturdy and highly visible steering wheel lock that adds an extra layer of protection while your vehicle is parked. Compact and easy to store, it is useful for road trips, campsites, ferry terminals, and overnight stops.