Welcome to Ireland! This year, we look forward to welcoming you to the greenest, friendliest, and most beautiful island on earth. With beautiful sites to be found on every edge, here are just some of the best things to do during your visit to Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher
Starting from Limerick, you are at the gateway of the Wild Atlantic Way. Voyage to its center in County Clare and experience the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Stretching out into the mist along the North Clare coastline, the Cliffs of Moher are jaw-droppingly beautiful.
The sheer drop into the heaving Atlantic ocean is a well known haven for seabirds. Waves crash below, seabirds whirl above and paths wind along the cliff-edge between villages with photo opportunities all the way. Rising slowly from Doolin village they ascend to over 213 metres boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland.
Be wowed with panoramic views from dramatic cliff edges. Feel blasts of fresh sea air along the Cliff Trails. Walk along some of Ireland’s most exhilarating coastal scenery. Grab a fireside seat at a traditional music session in the picturesque village of Doolin. Unmissable.
The Ring of Kerry
Another top thing to do from Limerick is to hop aboard a venture of the Ring of Kerry. It will be a long day, lasting 11 hours, but once you can be sure that it was worth every minute. Cover the full length of this 179-kilometer-long circular route, stopping at Killarney National Park and a number of villages, such as Waterville and Sneem, for endless picturesque scenery.
A highlight is the last stop on your journey, which takes in the spectacular Torc Waterfall. This 18-meter-tall falls is pretty no matter the season and one of the must-sees on this unique scenic driving route. The tour starts and finishes at Limerick’s downtown Arthur’s Quay Shopping Center.
Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention beyond Munster ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures.
Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our Tower. Kiss it and you’ll never again be lost for words. But don’t take our word for it – everyone from Sir Walter Scott to a host of American presidents, world leaders, and international entertainers has been eager to take advantage.
Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol is one of Europe’s largest unoccupied jails. The gaol was first opened in 1796 as a new country gaol for Dublin and was one of the most modern prisons in Ireland.
Throughout its history, the jail held many leaders of the rebellions of 1700s – 1900s covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation. During the first half of the nineteenth century, the Gaol housed many prisoners waiting to be transported to Australia. When the Irish Civil War ended in 1924, the last prisoner was released and the Gaol closed its doors.
Today, the gaol symbolises the tradition of militant and constitutional nationalism throughout Irish history. A visit to the Gaol gives visitors a dramatic and realistic insight into what it was like to have been confined during the 18th, 19th & early 20th century. Get a panoramic insight into some of the most profound, disturbing and inspirational themes of modern Irish history.
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is located right beside the historic site of its world-famous ship’s construction site in the heart of Belfast. Named the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction, Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building. Visitors can explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Titanic, as well as the City and people which made her.
As you wander through Titanic Belfast, you’ll learn about Belfast at the turn of the century and experience a thrilling ride through the reconstruction of the shipyard and Titanic under construction. Be brought deep into the stories of the passengers, the crew and the heroes of the day; relive the drama of the tragic end to Titanic’s maiden voyage, and visit the wreck at her resting place on the floor of the Atlantic.