Your Ireland Travel Guide

Discover Ireland

From the cliffs of the Wild Atlantic Way to the pubs of Dublin, your independent guide to planning the perfect Irish adventure.

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Why Visit Ireland?

Ireland is a small island with a large personality. The landscape swings from boggy Atlantic coast to lush green valleys, from limestone pavement to ancient glaciated mountains. The cities are compact and walkable, the people are easy to talk to, and the pub culture is unlike anything else in Europe. Whether you have four days or four weeks, Ireland rewards the traveller who slows down and pays attention.

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Ireland's Top City Guides

Ireland's cities are compact, characterful, and easy to navigate. Each has a distinct personality and its own reasons to visit.

Dublin

Dublin

Ireland's capital blends Georgian architecture, Viking history, and a pub scene that needs no introduction. Start here.

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Galway

Galway

The west coast's bohemian heartbeat. Great food, live music in every pub, and the gateway to Connemara and the Aran Islands.

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Cork

Cork

Ireland's second city. The English Market, Blarney Castle, and Kinsale make it a complete destination.

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Killarney

Killarney

The gateway to Kerry. Killarney National Park, the Ring of Kerry, and the Gap of Dunloe on your doorstep.

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Limerick

Limerick

King John's Castle, the Hunt Museum, and easy access to the Cliffs of Moher and the village of Adare.

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Must-See Ireland

Top Attractions

From prehistoric passage tombs to Atlantic sea cliffs, these are the places that define what Ireland is about.

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Moher

Eight kilometres of sheer Atlantic coastline rising 214 metres from the sea. Ireland's most visited natural attraction.

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Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry

The 179km coastal loop through County Kerry is one of the great scenic drives in Europe.

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Glendalough

Glendalough

A 6th-century monastic city in a glaciated Wicklow valley and one of the finest day trips from Dublin.

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Best Tours & Experiences

Let an expert handle the driving and the context. These are the tours worth booking before you go.

Wicklow Mountains day tripViator

Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough

One of the best day trips from Dublin. Ancient monastery ruins in a glaciated valley, with a drive through the Sally Gap.

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Cliffs of Moher & The Burren

The classic west of Ireland day tour from Galway. Atlantic cliffs, limestone plateau, and a dolmen older than you can imagine.

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Actors perform scenes from Beckett, Wilde, and Joyce across Dublin's most storied pubs. Running since 1988.

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Suggested Itineraries

Not sure where to start? These tried-and-tested routes make the most of whatever time you have.

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3 Days: Dublin Highlights

Day 1: Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar. Day 2: Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol. Day 3: Day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.

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5 Days: Dublin to Galway

Days 1–2: Dublin. Day 3: Drive west to Galway. Day 4: Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Day 5: Connemara and Kylemore Abbey.

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7 Days: The Full Loop

Dublin → Galway → Cliffs of Moher → Killarney → Ring of Kerry → Cork → Dublin. Ireland's greatest hits in a week.

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Before You Go

Essential Travel Tips

Everything you need to know about getting to Ireland, getting around, and making the most of your time there.

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Getting There

Dublin Airport has direct flights from North America and Europe. Shannon and Cork also handle transatlantic routes. US preclearance available at Dublin and Shannon.

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Getting Around

A rental car is the best way to explore beyond the cities. Roads are good, distances are short, and the drive west is spectacular. Driving is on the left.

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Money & Costs

The Republic uses the Euro. Cards accepted almost everywhere. Budget around 100–150 euros per day for a comfortable mid-range trip.

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