Wild Atlantic Way
Wild Atlantic Way Stretching from Cork to Donegal, the Wild Atlantic Way winds along the entire west coast of Ireland. The incredibly scenic route is the longest defined coastal touring track in the world. Along the way are several of Ireland’s most scenic cities and towns, cultural icons, and hun
Wicklow Gaol
Wicklow Gaol A terrifying Irish jail for over two centuries, Wicklow Gaol opened in 1702 as a place of imprisonment for Catholics repressed under the Penal Laws. Over 400 prisoners — old people, women, children, it didnt matter — could be locked up here for as petty a crime as stealing two shillin
Waterford Crystal
Waterford Crystal Established in 1783 by the Penrose brothers, Waterford Crystal has created some of the world’s most iconic objects, including the chandeliers at Westminster Abbey and the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in NYC. On a small-group tour of its main factory in the Irish city of
Viking Triangle
Viking Triangle Wayfaring Norse invaders first arrived in Ireland in the eighth century, and while they looted, enslaved and caused quite a bit of destruction, these early Vikings also founded several Irish towns, including Waterford. Established in 914, Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, and its
Titanics Dock and Pump-House
Titanics Dock and Pump-House This historical site is the first and last dock of the world famous Titanic. In April of 1912 the massive cruise-liner shored up to set sail from the Belfast port and never returned. Today, visitors can explore the shipyard where this behemoth of a boat came to life. T
The Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way With its windswept coastlines and bucolic landscapes, Ireland abounds with hiking routes and the Wicklow Way remains one of the most popular. Boasting notoriety as Ireland’s first waymarked trail, the Wicklow Way opened back in 1980 and attracts nearly 24,000 walkers each year, mak
The Spanish Arch
The Spanish Arch Standing on the left bank of the River Corrib, Galway’s famous Spanish Arch is the sole remainder of the city’s 16th century bastion, designed to protect the town’s quays and merchant ships from looting. The arch itself, built as an access point to the town, was known as the ‘Cean
The Odyssey
The Odyssey The Odyssey Arena is a large sports and entertainment complex made up of several facilities that serve different functions, including its indoor arena, which holds more than 10,000 attendees for concerts and sporting events. There are several bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the Ody
St Audeons Church
St Audeons Church Often erroneously overlooked in favor of more “popular” churches, St. Audoen’s Church is the oldest medieval church still used in Dublin today. Constructed back in the late 12th century, the church is named for St. Audoen (Ouen), a patron saint of Rouen (Normandy) who lived in th
Roundstone Harbor
Roundstone Harbor Imagine a village where the town soundtrack is the symphony of creaking dock lines, and every day is sweetly punctuated by the smell of salt on the breeze. A place where the docks are energized each morning by fishermen unloading their catch — which will invariably end up in a di
Ring of Beara
Ring of Beara The Ring of Beara is a circular road around the Beara Peninsula in southwest Ireland. It follows the coast and is about 85 miles around. The road begins in Kenmare in Kerry County, and you can go in either direction around the loop. The road passes through several small villages alon
O’Connell Bridge
O’Connell Bridge One of Dublins most attractive bridges, OConnell Bridge spans the River Liffey from OConnell Street to DOlier Street, and since its inception in 1792, the bridge has been part of the most fashionable route through the city. Though back in the 18th century, it was called Carlisle B
Old Slate Quarry
Old Slate Quarry The Old Slate Quarry is located a short distance from Knightstown on Valentia Island. The quarry was opened in 1816 by the Knights of Kerry and supplied slate to such prestigious places as London’s Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, as well as the San Salvador railway sta
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History As one of the four branches of the National Museum of Ireland, the Decorative Arts & History Branch offers visitors the chance to view antique crafts from Ireland and around the globe. The rare collection is wonderfully eclectic, and features
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib Covering 69 square miles, Lough Corrib is the biggest lake in Ireland and a famous fishing spot that’s well-known for its wild brown trout and salmon. Practically cutting off western Galway from the rest of the country, the lake has inspired artists and writers for centuries, and in 1
Leacanabuaile Fort
Leacanabuaile Fort Leacanabuaile Fort, the smaller and older of two well-preserved stone ring forts located just outside Caherciveen, dates back to the ninth century. The circular fort has walls about 3 feet (1 meter) thick and 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall. Evidence of three stone beehive houses can s
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum
Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum One of the most popular attractions in Dublin, the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Museum is dedicated to the Great Famine of 1845 to 1852, when over 1 million Irish people fled their devastated homeland in search of a new life in North America.The
James Joyce Tower
James Joyce Tower The James Joyce Tower is known for being featured at the beginning of James Joyces Ulysses. Today it is a museum which houses letters, photographs, and other personal possessions from Joyce. The museum also contains rare editions of his work and other interesting items such as th
Irish Republican History Museum
Irish Republican History Museum Located in nationalist West Belfast, the Irish Republican History Museum opened its doors in 2007 in a former linen building dating back to 1842. It focuses on the Republican’s involvement in The Troubles, a war that ripped Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom ap
Harland & Wolff Drawing Office
Harland & Wolff Drawing Office It’s easy to imagine busy architects hunched over long drawing tables as they worked tirelessly on plans for the famous Titanic and its sister ship, the Olympic at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff Drawing Office. This three-story structure, built in the early 1900s, is
