Things To Do
Trim Castle
Where Kevin proposed! Braveheart was filmed here in the 90s, and in the 80s Maeve’s dad would come here when skipping school 😝
Slane Castle
Castle with horse stables that were recently converted into a whiskey distillery! You can take a tour of the distillery and grab lunch in the castle. Several concerts have been held on the grounds including U2, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, and most recently Harry Styles summer 2023!
Hill Of Slane
Best known for its association with St Patrick, the national patron saint, the Hill of Slane is traditionally regarded as the location where St Patrick lit the first Pascal Fire in 433 AD in defiance of pagan King Laoighre, the King of Tara
Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath. Tradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland; it also appears in Irish mythology. Tara consists of numerous monuments and earthworks including a passage tomb, , burial mounds, round enclosures, a standing stone, and a ceremonial avenue.
Newgrange
It is a passage tomb older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. It is aligned on the winter solstice sunrise, designed for a ritualistic capturing of sun rays as the room gets flooded with sunlight on this day
Carlingford
Carlingford is a charming town on the highest of the Cooley Mountains, with a rich history, culture and nature. Explore its medieval castles, crafts, restaurants, pubs, oysters, and so on
Dingle Peninsula
Absolutely stunning part of the country, you will never see anything like this. Excellent sights, food, music, activities (horseback riding, surfing, boat rides, etc)
Dingle Sea Safari
Worth every penny!
Conor Pass
10 minutes away from downtown Dingle. Conor Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland and the road here becomes very narrow and bendy at a certain point. Expect spectacular mountain views, gorgeous corrie lakes and a big, sharp cliff face on one side and a massive valley on the other.
Cé Dhún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier
About a 10 minute drive from downtown Dingle. Dunquin Pier, or Dun Chaoin in Irish, is an essential stop on Dingle’s spectacular Slea Head Drive and Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. The pier is picture perfect and an iconic Irish location
Cliffs of Moher
An Irish sightseeing classic!
Galway City
Do what we did and travel from Dingle to Galway by driving the Wild Atlantic Way, so scenic! Galway City is the capital of the west of Ireland and it’s idyllic location on the edge of the Atlantic combined with the surrounding countryside provides a memorable setting for any holiday. With every possible variety of scenery and a multitude of things to see and do Galway is an essential part of any visit to the Ireland.
Salthill
Salthill is a coastal seaside resort overlooking Galway Bay, with a 2 mile long promenade, a leisure centre and a theme park
Kylemore Abbey and Estate
Nestled in the heart of Connemara, on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kylemore Abbey is a haven of history, beauty and serenity. Home to a Benedictine order of Nuns for the past 100 years, Kylemore Abbey welcomes visitors from all over the world each year to embrace the magic of the magnificent 1,000-acre estate.
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
A must-do while in Dublin City
Vico Bathing Place
Just 30 minutes south of the city, follow the signs to Vico Baths and you’ll find one of the most beautiful swimming corners in all of Ireland. Before your dip, take in stunning views of the Dublin Mountains and count the distant islands in Dublin Bay. There’s also a seawater pool to escape the sometimes choppy waters.
Howth Cliff Walk
The green route is a fantastic walk with beautiful views of Dublin Bay, Lambay Island and Ireland's eye. The coastline is spectacular in places too. I think it's longer than 6km as it took us a lot longer than 2 hours to complete, but well worth it.
Bray To Greystones Walk
This 7km stretch showcases a lovely chunk of County Wicklow, and it’s packed with dramatic ocean vistas, verdant hillsides and jaw-dropping cliff views. Easily accessible from many nearby counties and short enough to complete in a morning or afternoon, this walk is well worth trying this weekend.