The appearance of these delicate little blossoms belies their hardiness and

Celandine

ability to survive January’s harsh weather.  If you come walking with us you will see the bright yellow flowers and patterned dark green glossy leaves of Celandine and the white flower of Wood Anemone or ‘Wind Flower’ the latter appear to bow as you pass by.

Both plants have been used as natural remedies for hundreds of years. While Wood Anemone is poisonous unless you have the skills of a herbalist, Celandine is a source of vitamin C highly prized in China and Russia.

Wood Anemone

We have just released details of a whole range of new walks, activities and overnight breaks:

• Bring the past dramatically to life with our Storytelling Nights which include a four course meal taking place on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12th May at 7.30pm in Fitzgerald’s Pub, Avoca made famous in the TV series Ballykissangel - €45 per person.
•  AvocaVale, mines and Mottee Stone Walk combining forest paths and panoramic views with one of the high points, the Mars-like landscape of the long abandoned Avoca Mines, and the real possibility of spotting a Red Kite, an amazing bird of prey!  €25 per person.
• For those more energetic, a guided ascent to Lugnaquillia, Co Wicklow
is an option which takes place on Saturdays starting 21st May – €75 per person.

For more information go to our website www.avocatours.com or email us at tours@avoca.com

Located in one of Europe’s most beautiful locations. With its forested valleys, flowing rivers and streams, quiet country roads and picturesque villages it has to be seen to be believed.

What we offer?

• Unique guided walks covering literary, mining and religious themes and historic mansions

• Traditional arts and crafts such as story telling and traditional wood work

• Films trails including locations for Hollywood blockbusters and national TV

• Activity breaks such as adventure cycling, kayaking, art, golf, cooking and more

• Coach tours

• A wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets

All of this is rounded off with Fitzgerald’s Pub, which is famous throughout the British Isles, and beyond as the location of the highly popular TV soap Ballykissangel. Offering a unique blend of Irish ‘craic’, fine food and wonderful staff we guarantee a memorable holiday event.

Rekindle a Christmas Tradition this holiday season at Fitzgerald’s, Avoca with “The Laden Table”!  In Victorian Ireland the table was not always ‘laden’.  However a special effort was made at Christmas to ensure a time of plenty and from this arose the heartwarming tradition of The Laden Table.

Join us this Christmas at “the most famous pub in Ireland” …Fitzgerald’s Pub, Avoca, Co. Wicklow.  You will enjoy, by candlelight, your very own laden table and some wonderful Victorian storytelling.

|| For more information or to book this event please contact tours@avoca.com or call +353 402 35093.

Included in the evening:

• 3 Christmas Pub Stops
• Victorian Choir Singers
• A drop of Winter Warmer!
• A Victorian Present
• Some Victorian Storytelling
• …and your very own Laden Table!

Make this a Christmas with a difference…don’t miss this exciting event!

Location: Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.   Hosted by: Avoca Tours

Website:  www.avocatours.com

As a family run business we aim to provide tours, in the Co. Wicklow area of Ireland, with the personal touch.  We believe that your visit to the area shouldn’t be just another trip, instead we try to make your time here an enjoyable and authentic experience.  Ireland has so much to offer!   Located at the heart of “The Garden of Ireland”, Avoca really is a hidden gem.

For more information just visit www.avocatours.com

Check back for more information!  We are currently redeveloping our website so we’ll have lots to update you on soon