5 Unique Experiences for Holidays in Ireland
Lists of reasons to take your holidays in Ireland could fill entire pages and books – for that matter, they undoubtedly do. It’s a wonderful country full of things to…
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Lists of reasons to take your holidays in Ireland could fill entire pages and books – for that matter, they undoubtedly do. It’s a wonderful country full of things to…
What better way to set yourself up for autumn than with a foray to The Far West of Ireland? This ten-day tour explores the Emerald Isle by train, combining journeys on Iarnród Éireann’s modern…
Coral Glennie reviews John and Sally Mckenna’s Ireland travel guide – Ireland the Best – and finds it a most informative and entertaining read. If you have read John and…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise set off back in time on an Ireland travel yarn to unearth echoes of Raleigh, Cromwell and De Valera, as well as an invaluable Blue…
For families still searching for that perfect holiday, with a combination of outdoor activities, cultural intrigue and a welcome unlike any other, it simply has to be Ireland. Specialist outdoor…
For the second year running, Ireland has triumphed at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Awards in Britain, after being voted Best International Destination by thousands of readers of Group…
McKinlay Kidd has launched six new self-guided trips for 2018. The self-drive trips, rail holidays and flying safaris showcase the most stunning scenery and uncover the hidden corners and character…
A former prison in County Cork has surpassed some of the biggest names in global tourism and has been named Europe’s latest tourist attraction. Fortress Spike Island was given the accolade…
Icelandair is pleased to announce a new year-round service to Dublin, Ireland beginning on May 8, 2018 from their hub in Keflavik, Iceland. The non-stop flights will operate six days…
With its rolling, emerald green countryside, quaint villages and stunning coastline, Ireland is not to be missed.
Ring of Kerry
One of the most beautiful parts of Ireland is the Ring of Kerry. Killarney is a popular centre ideal for exploring the surrounding mountains and lakes and visiting such scenic landscapes as the Dingle Peninsula. From Killarney, Torc Mountain can be climbed and there are cycle routes or walks around the Muckross Lake Loop.
Hiking in Ireland
There are endless opportunities for hiking and walking with varying degrees of difficulty. Lakeside paths are popular for the casual walker but if you want to get into the serious stuff, you might like to try the mountains of Errigal or Derryveagh in County Donegal for breath-taking beauty.
Ireland: Must See
There are so many attractions that it is impossible to list them all, but the major cities of Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Galway have many historic sites, and traditional Irish pubs playing Irish music. Don’t miss out on the small villages where you will sure to have a good craic.