The Aran Islands has a lot to offer: The three Aran Islands, Inis Mór Island (Big Island), Inis Meáin Island (Middle island) and Inis Oírr Island (East island) are situated in a north westerly, south easterly direction at the mouth of Galway Bay, Ireland.They are famous for their geological formation, historical monuments and their linguistic […]
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The Dingle Peninsula in Kerry is an ideal location for a short scenic bicycle tour. This 167km route loops around the Peninsula in a figure of eight taking in many of the most spectacular views and landscape Ireland has to offer. Around eachbend there is another spectacular vista however the highlight of the route is […]
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Escape the dark side amidst the pulse-pounding drama and rugged beauty of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way When the Star Wars cast and crew came to Ireland, they could picture it so clearly… how the wild Atlantic Ocean, rugged cliffs and moody skies would become the perfect backdrop for the story of Rey, Luke and the […]
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Wild is the operative word for the twisting ribbon of road that travels along Ireland’s West, marked by dramatic landscapes carved from the swells of the ocean and the bite of Atlantic winds. From sweeping beaches and soft sand dunes, to the ghosts of castles from long ago, here are ten breathtaking spots along the […]
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If you’re like us and love surfing, Ireland’s west coast has some of the best surf beaches and waves in Europe. Here’s our guide to the best places to go surfing in Ireland this summer – rain or hail, the waves will still be there! 1. Bundoran, County Donegal Bundoran, or Fundoran as the locals […]
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Tory Island – nine miles off the coast of County Donegal, you’ll find one of the most remote – and certainly the most intriguing – of the Irish islands: Tory. The most northwesterly island on the Wild Atlantic Way, picturesque Tory Island is steeped in history, mythology and folklore, and today is home to a […]
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Explore a cave, watch eagles in flight and sample delicious local food products at Aillwee Cave, Ireland’s premier show cave. Over 3,5000 feet of winding passages are open to the public, with regular guided tours provided. Visitors to this popular County Clare attraction are escorted on a 35 minute stroll through caverns, over bridged chasms, […]
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1. Blue sky thinking Explore the blueways, the beguiling waterways of Ireland. The Shannon Blueway offers a network of multi-activity recreational trails that provide scenic routes into the heart of the country by canoe, bike or on foot. This new development at Acres Lake includes an iconic floating boardwalk around the lake to extend the […]
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1. Newgrange, Co Meath Top of the list, and with good reason, is Newgrange, one of the oldest attractions along Ireland’s Ancient East. Part of the Brú Na Bóinne World Heritage Site, Newgrange is over 5,000 years old, making it older than both Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids in Egypt. This historic passage tomb is […]
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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, a 1,500-mile touring route along the rugged western coastline, offers far more than stunning scenery. We present ten great ways to get out on the water, ride horses on the beach, spot whales, explore legends, cycle the seaside, and walk through eons of history. Meet the King of Tory Island, Donegal […]
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