Rathdrum
Rathdrum (Irish: Ráth Droma, meaning Ringfort of the Ridge) is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is situated high on the western side of the beautiful Avonmore Valley and offers the tourist majestic views of the River Avonmore, which flows through the Vale of Clara.
Rathdrum was the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell, one of the greatest political leaders of modern Irish history. Visitors are introduced to Avondale House by way of a video presentation of the life of Parnell, which is followed by a stroll around this historic house. The house is set amongst the Avondale Forest, which is excellent for both picnics and walking. In the town there is the Parnell National Memorial Park.
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Aren't these views from Church Mountain, on the western fringe of the Wicklow Mountains, fantastic! ⛰️ With thanks to TJ Dillon Photography.
As Gaeilge, the name is Sliabh an Chodaigh, meaning "mountain of the covenant" - at the summit you'll find what remains of an ancient pagan cairn, upon which a small church is said to have been built later by St. Kevin, in the 6th Century.
Pilgrims traditionally climbed the mountain to visit a holy well during the festival of Lughnasa, marking the beginning of the harvest season.
The mountain is 544 metres high and is located about halfway between Hollywood and Donard villages. From the top, you'll be rewarded by stunning views of the lakes and countryside below!
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