Places to Visit in Ireland
From ancient castles to vibrant cities, stunning coastlines to rolling hills,
discover Ireland's most fascinating destinations county by county.
Antrim
Belfast
Northern Ireland's vibrant capital city with rich history and culture
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Dunluce Castle
Dramatic clifftop castle ruins with stunning coastal views
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Giant's Causeway
UNESCO World Heritage site with unique hexagonal rock formations
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Kinbane Castle
Hidden gem featuring dramatic headland ruins
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Carlow
Duckett's Grove
Hauntingly beautiful ruins of a 19th-century house and gardens
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Clare
Cliffs of Moher
Iconic sea cliffs offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic coast
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The Burren
Unique karst landscape with distinctive flora, fauna, and ancient sites
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Cork
Cork
Ireland's second-largest city, known for its vibrant culture and maritime history
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Galley Head Lighthouse
Striking lighthouse perched on dramatic cliffs, offering stunning sea views
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Midleton
Town famous for the Jameson Distillery and Irish whiskey heritage
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Cape Clear Island
Remote island known for its rugged beauty, birdwatching, and Irish language culture
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Skibbereen
Market town in West Cork, a hub for exploring the region's coast and countryside
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Donegal
Donegal
Town in County Donegal, known for its castle and access to stunning coastal scenery
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Dublin
Dublin
Ireland's capital city, a vibrant hub of history, culture, and modern attractions
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Howth
Picturesque fishing village and peninsula with scenic walks and seafood
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Kilmainham Gaol
Historic prison museum, a poignant reminder of Ireland's struggle for independence
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Courtesy Paul Sherwood / Coalesce
Marlay Park
Large suburban park with gardens, walking trails, and a weekend market
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Samuel Beckett Bridge
Modern cable-stayed bridge, a striking landmark in Dublin's Docklands
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Courtesy Paola Floris
Skerries
Coastal town with a working harbor, islands, and sandy beaches
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Galway
Aran Islands
Group of three islands off the Galway coast, known for Gaelic culture and rugged landscapes
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Dunguaire Castle
16th-century tower house dramatically situated on Galway Bay
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Galway
Vibrant city on Ireland's west coast, known for its arts scene and lively atmosphere
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Kerry
Dingle
Charming town on the Dingle Peninsula, known for its harbor and scenic beauty
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Kerry
Kerry, home to dramatic coastal scenery, mountains, and the Ring of Kerry
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Killarney
Town in County Kerry, gateway to Killarney National Park and the Lakes of Killarney
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Skellig Islands
Remote islands with early Christian monastery and dramatic landscapes
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Valentia Island
Island connected by bridge, offering stunning views and historical sites
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Kilkenny
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Kells Priory
Extensive ruins of an Augustinian priory with impressive fortifications
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Kilkenny
Medieval city famed for Kilkenny Castle and its well-preserved historic center
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Laois
Courtesy Failte Ireland
Slieve Bloom Mountains
Mountain range with walking trails, forests, and panoramic views
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Limerick
Adare
Picturesque village known for its thatched cottages and medieval heritage
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Limerick
City on the River Shannon with historic King John's Castle and a vibrant arts scene
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Louth
Courtesy Failte Ireland
Omeath
Village on the Cooley Peninsula, overlooking Carlingford Lough
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Mayo
Courtesy National Museum of Ireland
Castlebar
town of Mayo, a lively hub with access to the Wild Atlantic Way
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Doolough Valley
Scenic valley with mountains and lakes, known for its dramatic beauty
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Knock Shrine
Major Catholic pilgrimage site and Marian shrine
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Mayo
Mayo, featuring rugged coastline, mountains, and the pilgrimage site of Croagh Patrick
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Westport
Charming town with Georgian architecture and Westport House estate
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Meath
Boyne Valley
Region rich in ancient history, including Newgrange and other Neolithic sites
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Offaly
Clonmacnoise
Early Christian monastic site with impressive high crosses and round tower
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Roscommon
Lough Key Forest Park
Parkland surrounding Lough Key, offering activities and scenic views
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Roscommon
town of Roscommon, with historical sites and access to rural landscapes
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Sligo
Courtesy SligoWalks.ie
Ballymote
Town in County Sligo with castle ruins and historical significance
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Sligo
Town and county, known for Yeats connections and dramatic coastal scenery
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Tipperary
Rock of Cashel
Iconic historical site with medieval buildings and panoramic views
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Waterford
Lismore
Historic town with Lismore Castle and cathedral, set in scenic Blackwater Valley
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Tramore
Seaside town known for its sandy beach and surfing opportunities
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Waterford
Ireland's oldest city, famous for Waterford Crystal and Viking history
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Wexford
Johnstown Castle
19th-century castle and gardens, now home to the Irish Agricultural Museum
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Wexford
Historic town with a vibrant arts scene and ferry port to Britain and Europe
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Wicklow
Bray
Seaside town with a Victorian promenade and Bray Head cliff walk
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Wicklow Mountains National Park
Extensive parkland with mountains, lakes, and monastic site of Glendalough
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