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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Ireland’s Ancient East has a plethora of gastronomic experiences in towns dotted along its beautiful coastline and further inland. Not only that, this part of Ireland mixes food with the best of heritage and culture. From innovative to traditional dishes, food stalls and budget to high-end restaurants, there are plenty of places to stop and fill up […]
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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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A joint venture by Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Way is the longest coastal touring route in the world. Bringing together businesses, viewing points and activities from Cork to Donegal (or Donegal to Cork depending on where you start!), this venture showcases the best of the West. Here are the top places […]
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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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