| 1. Visit Dublin | | | | drive from Galway city on the N59 route. |
| Dublin is the capital city of Ireland located on the | | | | 6. The Cliffs of Moher County Clare |
| east coast of Ireland. It is a vibrant cosmopolitan | | | | Located in the south-western region of The |
| city with much to see and do. From the cobbled | | | | Burren you will find The Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs |
| streets of Temple Bar, which is Dublin's cultural | | | | of Moher stretch 8 km in length and rise up to |
| quarter, to the shopping districts of Grafton | | | | 214 metres in height above the spectacular |
| Street and Henry Street, abundance of fine | | | | Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic Edge is a new and exciting |
| restaurants, cafés, pubs and clubs, to the | | | | interpretive centre located at the Cliffs of Moher, |
| hidden gems of Dublin's villages and town's | | | | here you can learn all about the cliffs and what |
| scattered along its coastline, there really is | | | | makes them so unique. |
| something for everyone in Dublin. Check out our | | | | 7. The Giants Causeway |
| article Why you should visit Dublin for some great | | | | The Giants Causeway is located approximately 1 |
| reasons to visit the capital. For other great | | | | hour 20 minutes north of Belfast City in Northern |
| suggestions and information on Dublin, visit our | | | | Ireland and is one of Northern Ireland's top tourist |
| blogs on Dublin Travel Tips. | | | | attractions. This is a world-renowned basalt |
| 2 & 3. Killarney & Ring of Kerry | | | | formation which was formed as a result of an |
| Nestled in the southwest corner of Ireland is the | | | | ancient volcanic eruption. It consists of |
| world-renowned town of Killarney and the Ring of | | | | approximately 40,000 basalt columns and really is |
| Kerry. With spectacular scenery throughout no | | | | a sight to see. The Giants Causeway is also a |
| visit to Ireland is complete until you have visited | | | | World Heritage site and National Nature Reserve. |
| County Kerry. County Kerry is also referred to as | | | | 8. Visit Brú na Boinne |
| 'The Kingdom' and it is no wonder why with such | | | | Another World Heritage site is Brú na |
| heavenly beauty. With lush green landscapes, | | | | Boinne located in County Meath. This is one of the |
| babbling rivers and lakes, colourful little villages and | | | | largest and most important pre-historic and |
| towns peppered throughout, dramatic skies and | | | | megalithic sites found in Europe. Brú na |
| friendly people, it is easy to see why County | | | | Boinne consists of Neolithic chamber tombs, |
| Kerry is such a popular tourist destination. | | | | standing stones and other prehistoric enclosures |
| 4. Galway City | | | | that date back as far as the 32nd Century BC. |
| With spectacular scenery and major tourist | | | | Access to Brú na Boinne is only available |
| attractions dotted along its coastline a visit to the | | | | by guided tour which begin at The Brú na |
| West of Ireland is a must. Galway City is a | | | | Boinne Visitor Centre. |
| buzzing city that enjoys a huge influx of visitors | | | | 9 & 10. Attend a Festival and Sporting Event |
| who travel from near and far to enjoy and | | | | No matter what time of year you visit Ireland |
| experience the many delights this city has to | | | | you are sure to come across a festival or major |
| offer. With narrow cobbled streets, gourmet | | | | event of some sort! Top festivals include The |
| restaurants, cafes, bars, pulsating nightlife and | | | | Galway Races, the world renowned Rose of |
| much more, a visit to Galway City comes highly | | | | Tralee Festival, Saint Patrick's Day Festival, Horse |
| recommended. | | | | Fairs, Puck Fair, traditional music and dance |
| 5. Connemara County Galway | | | | festivals, music festivals featuring the very best in |
| Connemara is a popular region located northwest | | | | traditional and modern music, sporting festivals, |
| of Galway city. Connemara is renowned for its | | | | comedy festivals, football finals, hurling finals, you |
| natural beauty which consists of bog lands, rivers, | | | | name it there is something to suit all tastes each |
| lakes, mountains and limestone plateau. The main | | | | offering a wonderful atmosphere and unique |
| town in Connemara is Clifden and is just one-hour | | | | experience. |