Local Surroundings
Manresa is wonderfully situated, able to offer the person on retreat variety of beautiful and quiet locations.
The Bull Island and St Anne's Park are the favourite walking places with their countless paths and variety of routes.
The Bull Island and St Anne's Park are the favourite walking places with their countless paths and variety of routes. Time can pleasantly be spent among mature trees, in sand dunes, on the beach or among the people who come to enjoy these amenities.
Ireland's first bird sanctuary stands "as a fitting memorial" to PG Kennedy, an Irish Jesuit.
St Annes Park (Photo by Fabrício Severo on Unsplash)
St Anne's Park
St Anne's Park, the second largest municipal park in Dublin, is part of a former 202 hectares (500 acres) estate assembled by members of the Guinness family, descendants of Sir Arthur Guinness, founder of the famous brewery. Features include an artificial pond and a number of follies, a fine collection of trees, world famous Rose Garden, a playground, parkland walks and recreational facilities.
Bull Island
Bull Island offers wonderful walking opportunities along its extensive beach and among the dunes.