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Ireland—Pubs, Hikes, and Friendly People
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items If you have any Irish heritage, then you will definitely want to visit Ireland!
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Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
The independent Republic of Ireland has a mystical landscape, a fascinating heritage, and is a whole lot of fun!
While in Dublin, we stayed here. Great location, nice rooms, and a wonderful buffet breakfast.
Buswells Hotel, Dublin
We stayed here while in Dingle. Great location and very nice rooms.
Benners Hotel, Dingle
This was a delightful hike. It is a loop that travels the coast. An easy train ride from Dublin. Out and back with no transfers.
Howth Cliff Walk Just Outside of Dublin
Dublin is full of Pubs--take a Pub tour or just create your own Pub crawl. But if you want to hear local musicians, get there early. Everyone loves Irish Music.
Private Dublin Pub Odyssey: Storytelling, and Pub Culture
Stopped by this Pub in Dublin one afternoon. The people who were working there were so friendly and kind. They took my husband on a tour in their underground storage area which he absolutely loved.
HaPenny Bridge Inn—Great little pub in Dublin
Yes—you need to stop here when you visit Dublin. Just a lot of fun. We took a tour and at the end we got to play the instruments in the recording studio.
Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum
A pleasant little park in Dublin. Nice stroll in a relaxing atmosphere just a block from our hotel.
St Stephen’s Green in Dublin
This was a wild experience. Nothing like visiting an Irish prison to get the creeps. It isn't actually used anymore. Thank goodness. You will find it south of Dublin.
Kilmainham Goal Museum is worth a visit.
Definitely worth a visit. It is inland between Dublin and the little town of Kinsale. You don't have to take a tour, but I always love the depth of knowledge from local tour guides.
The Rock of Cashel | Heritage Ireland
Visiting this little town was a blast—so colorful and quaint.
Kinsale Town -- A colorful little town!
If you are a dog lover, go to this farm. It amazing to watch them work. They are super focused hard workers.
Kissane Sheep Farm - Sheep Dog Demonstrations Kerry
There is so much to do here!
Dingle Peninsula--So much to do in this little town!
This was a fun adventure. We got to hold the falcons. They are so strong and amazing.
Ireland School of Falconry
After hiking out to the lighthouse on the Dingle Peninsula, I painted its portrait. Such a great memory.
Irish Lighthouse Art Print by Nancy Merkle
You need to go here, but there are some warnings to consider: It can get very crowded and it could be so foggy that you can’t see anything, so check the weather and don’t go during peak tourist time.
The Cliffs of Moher | Ireland.com
This island is worth a visit, but you can only get there by walk on ferry or plane. We took the ferry. When you get there, you can rent a bike, take a guided tour, or just walk around. It can get pretty crowded but it is an absolutely lovely place.
Inishmore - Aran Islands
The seven churches is a very interesting site on the island of Inishmore. Get there by ferry then rent a bike. It was wonderful to wander among the ruins of seven ancient churches.
The Seven Churches --Historical Aran Island Site
In Northern Ireland we enjoy this little beach town of Portrush. It was relaxing and not too crowded.
Visit Portrush for a delightful beach adventure
This has great recommendations for hotels, food, and transportation while you are visiting Ireland
Ireland Guidebook for 2025 - Rick Steves Travel Store
Northern Ireland
We stayed here while in Belfast. Nice rooms and good location.
Europa Hotel, Belfast
Hiking around at The Giant’s Causeway was a delightful adventure.
Giant's Causeway | Northern Ireland
The Titanic Museum has a lot of great historical information plus you get to go on a carnival ride.
Titanic Belfast Museum
The Cathedral Quarter in Belfast is known for a lot of things, but my favorite was the amazing street art.
Cathedral Quarter Belfast: Attractions, Pubs + Food (Map)
You have to go here if you visit Belfast! It’s really old and so beautiful inside with a very long history.
The Crown Liquor Saloon
This museum was a pleasant surprise. No one recommended it, we just stumbled across it and decided to go inside. Definitely worth our time.
Ulster Museum in Belfast