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Ireland (Northern and Republic of!)
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items I had the most amazing holiday to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Here are some of my favourite places to go and things to do. I could have stayed a month and still not done everything on my wish-list!
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This hike is amazing! There are lots of walks to consider in the Mourne Mountains. I suggest starting with Slieve Donard if you are somewhat confident with heights. It's a really well marked abs popular path but with absolutely incredible views. And ...
Hike Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains Northern Ireland
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean, Carrick-a-Rede Island (home to a single building - a fisherman's cottage) is the final destination.
Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected...
Walk the Rope Bridge at Carrick-a-Rede
The dark hedges are very atmospheric and Ganes of Thrones fans may particicukarly appreciate them. I'm not a fan of the show and still thought this was great.
The Giants Causeway is this surreal rock formation that is more impressive in person than ...
See the Dark Hedges and the Giant's Causeway (Tour from Belfast)
Northern Ireland has has a difficult history. This tour takes you from the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre to the Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Free Derry, to the eventual peace process. The shared tour is tailored t...
Learn About The Troubles in a Bogside Walking Tour in Derry
This is pricey and I couldn't stay here but if you have the option, I dream of staying here. It's in Coleraine, Londonderry region.
The lodge is a period retreat for two at the entrance to Mussenden Temple and the Downhill Demesne, an 18th-century e...
Stay at The Bishop's Gate Lodge
I mean... look at it! You, a castle, and its decently priced. It's a magical and unique experience. You are the fairytale.
Stay at the Suprisingly Affordable Belle Isle Castle Hotel
Not only is this one of the best beaches going, it also has loads of wildlife around- including otters and cows! There are also butterflies which go well woth the beach and orchids! It doesn't stop there this is also a fossil rich area. It has it all...
Have a Beach Day at the Remarkable White Park Bay
This is worlds largest Titanic museum. This museum is really thoughtful and gives a lot of information about the Titanic ship and its legacy. It also offers different media and activities to make it is as fun and interactiveas possible. I really like...
Visit the Titanic Museum in Belfast
Republic of Ireland
This tour was excellent. The Cliffs of Moher are truly something to see and big enough that you can find a relatively quiet spot for yourself and just let yourself be immersed in the landscape. The Burrens is this incredible area of limestone rock fo...
Cliffs of Moher & Burren Guided Tour
I think its often best to get amongst it, and this tour lets you get up close and personal with whales, dolphins, seals and birds. So much beauty and so many thrills! Seeing wildlife in their natural habitat is always incredible and on this eco tour ...
Go Wildlife Watching at Blasket Island on an Eco Tour from Dingle
Ireland's oldest university has seen the likes of Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Samuel Beckett and Sally Rooney grace its halls. Learn about the aging and history of this historic institution with this walking tour. The place is absolutely beautiful. If ...
Walk in the Footsteps of Legends with a Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College
Just imagine yourself here! Alpacas are amazing creatures and Ireland has some of them. This top notch experience gives you and the alpacas a little walk, cuddle, and you get to learn a lot about these fabulous animals. And you learn how to spin wool...
Be With the Alpacas at Loop Head with a Walk and Wool Spinning
You wouldn't be the first person to visit Ireland and want to stay. This tour gives you a little taste of what throwing in your job and moving this gem of an island would look like! Consider it training if you like 😉
See a Sheepdog Herding Demo on a Galway Working Sheep Farm
Affectionately known as Galways home of traditional Irish music, they have live music twice a day, making it a sure thing that you can catch it when in Galway. This is a great pub and I had a fabulous time with a pint listening to these amazing music...
Catch Some Traditional Irish Music & Have a Guiness at Tigh Cóilí, Galway
This guided tour goes from Dublin. See these legendary historic sites and meander (or run if you prefer) around Cork for the day. This tour is a good option if you want to see these sites without feeling rushed and with the inside scoop from your wel...
Visit the Rock of Cashel, Cork City & Blarney Castle
If you like pubs, mountains and Irish traditional music, this is for you. The mountains in this area are so beautiful, and if hikes are less your thing, this pub tour might be perfect. You will see the mountains and get to visit 6(!) rural pubs to sw...
Join the Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour
The Guiness Storehouse is an experience unlike any other. If you are interested in Guiness, the brewing process, or even the social history of Guiness this is the place. I'm not that into brewery or distillerys in general, but I did really enjoy this...
Visit the Guinness Storehouse
See choreographed dance performances by professional Irish dancers, learn Irish dance moves from an award-winning dancer, and hear stories about Irish music, dance, and culture from a traditional Irish singer. So much fun!
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin
I always love a walking tour, and the 1916 rebellion is a really fascinating piece of Irish history and really significant in understanding modern Ireland.The tour begins with a short introduction to the build up to the revolutionary period, starting...
Go on a 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
I walked up Diamond Hill which was spec, but you could easily do a multi day hike (and you can wild camp!) if you have the time. It's pretty accessible from Galway and just breath taking. I am so glad I went to this place, I absolutely loved it. Entr...
Visit the incredible Connemara National Park
The Dursey Island Cable Car (Ireland’s only cable car) takes you 250m above the Atlantic from the Beara Peninsula to Dursey Island, a remote 6.5km-long island with few residents, no shops, and stunning coastal scenery.
I didn't get to do this as I r...
Catch the Dursey Cable Car to Dursey Island
Discover Dublin’s rich literary and traditional pub heritage on a literary pub crawl. It's pretty close to walking with (literary) giants, and you get to have a pint or two on the way. There is something about being in the places that inspired. Incre...
Go on a Dublin Literary Pub Crawl