Seeing Wales from Killiney Hill on the Summer Solstice

The coastline of North Wales was clearly visible from the summit of Killiney Hill in County Dublin on the morning of the summer solstice. Observers at the 150-meter-high vantage point reported seeing the outline of Anglesey and a significant stretch of the Welsh coast across the Irish Sea, a phenomenon that appeared to dissipate as … Read more

Dalkey’s WWII Eire Sign Restored After Popularity Takes Its Toll

The “Éire 7” sign at Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, south Dublin, stands as a restored Second World War memorial that marks Ireland’s neutrality. Originally part of a network of 83 coastal lookout posts, the site was rediscovered and restored by local volunteers in 2019 after being buried under years of vegetation. Today, it requires ongoing … Read more