The storehouse itself is modeled like a giant seven floor pint of Guinness at St. James' Gate in Dublin. After you learn about the history of the Guinness family and brewing process, you can enjoy a complimentary pint on the seventh floor, 360 degree viewing gravity bar on the seventh floor. Children under 12 are free of charge There is a skip the line fast track ticket
The biggest Irish sporting events take place in Ireland during the summer months, but should still be taking place in Septmeber due to Covid. I highly recommend taking in a game of Gaelic football or hurling if there is one on while you are there. Have a look at gaa.ie for info/game schedules and ticketmaster.ie for tickets, (although they won't be available until closer to the time). I personally enjoy Gaelic football, but hurling, ( known as the fastest game on grass), is amazing to watch too, both are fast paced and exciting. My advice would be to youtube both sports and you'll get a feel for what they involve.
There are numerous different tour buses in and around Dublin (see trip advisor), the most popular is the Viking Splash Tour. The tour takes you sightseeing around the main sights of Dublin by land and water on a World War II amphibious vehicle.
Temple Bar is a fun area with loads of pubs, live music and restaurants. The cobbled streets and architecture are lovely to walk around and view. The one thing I will say about this area is that it's very overpriced to eat/drink here and be aware that it can be really loud at night with all the pub go-ers, etc. It might not be the ideal place to book a hotel if that will bother you.
Powerscourt Gardens have been voted the 3rd most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic and worth the short trip from Dublin.
One of the most beautiful towns in Ireland, an Irish speaking fishing village, ( although English is widely spoken), with many pubs, fresh seafood restaurants, music and arts. Boat tours take you out to meet Fungie, the famous, friendly bottlenose dolphin who has been approaching humans to say hello for many years. Dingle is also a starting point for the Dingle Way hiking trail and the Slea Head driving route, which leads past the westernmost point in all of Europe.
Lodged high in the Blarney Castle's ruined walls, visitors climb a steep, spiral staircase to access the Stone. It is said that when you kiss the Stone, you are given the 'gift of the gab', making you more eloquent, articulate and convincing.
A small, vibrant village in Cork, known as the gourmet capital of Ireland. It is the last stop on the Wild Atlantic Way route and a must for foodies to visit, especially if you enjoy seafood.
Titanic was built in Belfast and this interactive museum is a great way to spend a couple of hours in Belfast.
A must if you're in Belfast and interested in the history of 'The Troubles' in Ireland. Tour guides are actual drivers who worked in the most contentious areas of the city during the worst of the war.
Learn all about the Irish Giant Finn Mc Cool. A fun couple hours to be had here and a must if you are in the area.
Close to the Giant's Causeway, the rope bridge is 30m above ground and 20m long. Although a popular tourist attraction now because of the beautiful views, it was originally built for fishermen to cross as it was the best spot for catching salmon. If it's a clear enough day, you can see Scotland in the distance.
One of my favorite parts of Ireland. I am going to make a few suggestions here, but I have loads more, so get in touch if you are planning to go and I'll give you some food, hotel and other recommendations.
In my opinion, more worthwhile to visit than the Cliffs of Moher. They are some of the highest cliffs in Europe and free to visit.
Beauitful national park where you can hike or bike. There's a castle to tour or just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery with a picnic.
Galway is known as the cultural heart of Ireland because of it's vibrant music, song and dance scene & this is reflected in the fact that it was appointed the 2020 European Capital of Culture. It is definitely one of my top recommendations, way better than Dublin in my opinion. Galway often has festivals and this year, the Galway International Arts Festival is running from Aug 28th - Sept 18th.
If you are in Galway, you might want to think of taking a trip to the Aran Islands. They are made up of 3 unspoiled Islands that will give you an authentic Irish experience (it is a Gaeltacht, meaning Irish-speaking locals). The ferry crossing takes about 40 mins.
The Wild Atlantic Way is our version of Route 66. It runs along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal in the North to Kinsale, Co. Cork in the South. If you are hiring a car, I think this is the perfect route to follow as it will take in almost everything you might want to see.