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Perched on the northwest tip of Europe, this is the one place in the world where even time getting lost would be worthwhile...
With ancient myths and legends to uncover, amazing landscapes to explore and locals who will be more than happy to reveal our hidden gems, just go where the island of Ireland takes you. Guaranteed, you'll return home with memories that will last a lifetime.
A holiday in Ireland allows one to experience a culture deeply steeped in history.
Ireland's history is reflected in the warm hospitality, underrated delicious traditional Irish food and drink, brilliant Irish folk music, and beautiful landscape. Whether enjoying a morning breakfast at a guest house in Dublin, downing a pint or two in a pub in Belfast, experiencing the local artists of Kerry or Cork, or hiking along a seaside cliff on the Dingle Peninsula, it is hard not to feel a part of the dramatic culture of the country's people and the rich history that is Ireland.
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Dublin Region: The City, The Capital, The County
Dublin, the capital of Ireland, with history over a thousand years old, is located in the Province of Leinster, at the mouth of the River Liffey, on Dublin Bay, an inlet of the Irish Sea. Dublin in Irish is Dubh-linn meaning Black Pool. Its current official Irish name is Baile Atha Cliath, meaning Town of the Ford of the Hurdles.
Dublin is a walking city to explore on your own, sample the tea and scones or a pint, or if you don't want to walk, you can take one of the many, excellent guided city tours. The city is divided North and South by the River Liffey with the main thoroughfare being O'Connell Street, dominated by the General Post Office, the site of the 1916 Easter Rising. At either end of O'Connell Street are statues of Daniel O'Connell and Charles Stewart Parnell, with Parnell Square a short walk away. Close by is the Dublin Writers Museum, a restored 18th Century house, with the story of Dublin's literary history featuring Swift, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, O'Casey, and Beckett. There is a myriad of other museums to tour as well, The Irish Museum of Modern Art, Bank of Ireland Art Centre and Museum, and The National Museum.
Temple Bar Area is Dublin's cultural quarter, with a mix of music, shopping, eating, children's activities. and exploring films, theatre, visual arts, and design. Located in this area is the Dublin's Viking Adventure, a journey with Vikings as they take you on a tour of life in Dublin 1,000 years ago. Around Meeting House Square is a purpose-built outdoor performance area. The Gaiety School of Acting, the Irish Film Centre, the Gallery of Photography, and the Temple Bar Music Centre are also around the Square. There are several eclectic restaurants and bars, and traditional pubs for every taste and budget. There are markets and open-air events to enjoy, and of course, the city centre is within walking distance.
County Cork
County Cork is the largest county in Ireland. It sports the name 'The Rebel County'. The magnificent, rugged coastline is the Atlantic Ocean, with a variety of natural harbors. The early part of Cork's history centered on religion and politics. Moving into the 17th Century it shifted to trade and commerce. Cork was one of the principal ports for exporting its many commodities and importing non-indigenous products.
Cork City, Ireland's second city dating back to the seventh century is split in two by the River Lee, where there are several bridges, quays, and walkways. There are many interesting sites within the city, including the churches. Destroyed in the 1690 siege of Cork, Shandon Church was rebuilt in 1722. The church tower offers a panoramic view. Here the famous Shandon Bells are located. There are a variety of specialty shops, restaurants, accommodations and golfing within the city.
The legend of kissing the Blarney Stone began in 1800 when the first trickle of visitors came to this ancient place and bestowed a kiss upon it. From there the legend grew that anyone who kissed the Blarney Stone was endowed with the gift of eloquence of Irish talk. The Blarney Castle Estate is situated on 1,130 acres, of which 400 acres are parkland, with The Rock Close nearby. It contains a collection of boulders and passages dating back to prehistoric times
County Galway
Today Galway City is a growing and thriving university city, complemented by a high technology industry. The city offers the arts in theatre, museums, churches, and there is music everywhere from buskers in the streets to music in the pubs. A short five-minute drive from the city is the Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. In the Hall of Tribes you learn of the merchants, seafarers, and artists who made up the original 14 tribes. You will learn about Claddagh Village and the famous claddagh ring, you also learn the story of the glass craft, showing the craftspeople at work. There is a showroom and restaurant available.
West of Galway City lies the wild and beautiful Connemara (in Irish Croi an chultuir) area, bounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Lough Corrib on the east. Many of the ancient Irish traditions and customs are preserved and savored with the Gaelic-speaking people. The most dominant feature of Connemara is the cluster of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range, also called the Twelve Pins Mountain Range with Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght. The mountain range offers spectacular high-level walking, overlooking hundreds of small lakes, wild bogs, and a rugged coastline.
Tour Highlights
Aviva StadiumThis attractive stadium is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road venue, which was demolished in 2007, and replaces that stadium as home to the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland national football team. |
Pallas KartingAt Pallas Karting you can experience the thrill of real motor racing first hand at our kart circuits. Whatever the weather, Pallas Karting has the green light for an action packed non-stop race programme for everyone. |
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