Welcome to Ballinahinch Wood

https://ballinahinchwood.ie/

The warmest of welcomes to all residents, soon-to-be residents, and visitors, to Ballinahinch Woods, a hidden gem in the heart of Co Wicklow!

This blog is a place for us to share advice, experiences, photos, etc, everyone is free to contribute, share. Keep it friendly, keep it respectful, we're a community, a great big family. I look forward to a happy life in Ballinahinch Wood in beautiful Ashford!

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