A church that houses the oldest complete peal of bells in Ireland, the reservoir that drowned a whole village beneath its waters in 1940, and the 100-foot granite obelisk a marquess raised for his heir in 1874. Looking for things to do in Blessington? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Saint Mary's Church, Blessington
Poulaphouca Reservoir (Blessington Lakes)
Downshire Monument
For Schools
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