About Susan Byron . . . . .Hi, my name is Susan Byron and I live on the West coast of Ireland with my partner Michael & two lazy cats. My four children are now grown up & happily away off doing their own thing so I have more time for travelling, writing and photography. Oddly enough the more I travel, the more I appreciate home and Ireland? Not only the weather we have no extremes! but the slower pace of life and even the food & drink which has shaped us as a people and our landscape over the millenia into the rich tapestry and vast untapped natural resource we have on our doorstep today...
How do I know about all this stuff? Well, I was born in Dublin where I grew up, a Doyle or Dubh Ghaill (dark stranger) of Viking origin so (exploring is in my blood). My father worked for the newsroom of RTE television and was always in search of the next great story, so my childhood was spent exploring just about any new lead, deserted schools, forgotten great houses, ruined castles, holy wells, ringforts etc. The majority of which have now become official tourist attractions under the auspices of the OPW or local tourism initiatives. Summer holidays were spent sailing in Wexford, or camping out in the wilds of Kerry. When I got married (Byron) we moved to Meath and became engrossed in the Boyne Valley and beyond, cruising the river Shannon and exploring the magical Midlands with my children.
Finally we moved West and discovered the Burren which is very beautiful. With Mayo and Connemara just north of me and Kerry and the Dingle peninsula to the south, I am still exploring and finding more Hidden Gems to add to the website everyday. So whether you are visiting Ireland for the first time or are a native looking for somewhere new and interesting to explore on a fine day or weekend away, I hope my recommendations on what Ireland has to offer will enrich your life as it has mine. You can also download a free copy of my ebook if you like, which is a short list of my favourite visitor attractions in Ireland which is also available as an iPhone app with a handy map of the locations, regards Susan Byron If you would like to contact me please click on the folllowing link. |
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Website of the Week"from gorgeous beaches and lonely churches to tiny islands and ancient ruins....Irish Independent 2010
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Bunratty Castle and Folk Park "If you have only time to visit one attraction in Ireland this is it" Susan Byron
