Andrea & Eoin
THINGS TO DO
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Located in Dublin City Centre. You'll see how it's made, pull your own pint, and then enjoy it!
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Ireland's most visited natural attraction. Located in County Clare, the Cliffs of Moher are roughly 3 hours from Dublin. They stretch for 8km along the Atlantic coast. A must see if you are on the west coast!
TRINITY COLLEGE
This building was constructed in the 18th century and is incredibly popular due to the large amount of Irish history available as well as its aesthetics.
PHOENIX PARK
A huge urban park just west of Dublin City Centre. Home to the house of Ireland's president and also the Dublin Zoo. It's a massive park that you can stroll around, have a picnic, and often times you will see wild deer roaming around.
GLENDALOUGH
This is probably one of the most popular places in Ireland for walks and hikes. It is a glaciated valley that has many different lakes, nature trails, and forests. Great for a day trip if you're spending time on the east coast.
GALWAY CITY
A very nice small city on the west coast with delicious food choices and beautiful beaches to explore. It is a very popular place to visit and is a 2.5 hour drive from Cabra Castle. Eyre Square, Quay Street, and Shop street are popular spots to grab a drink, local fresh food and listen to traditional Irish music. Highly recommended by the groom as he's a Galway man!
DINGLE PENINSULA
Dingle is located in County Kerry, in the Southwest of Ireland. Another hugely popular destination for tourists due to its amazing food and beautiful scenery. If you decide to make the trip to Dingle, it is essential that you go on the beat to see Fungie - Ireland's most famous dolphin. Rumor has it that if you take the boat tour to see Fungie and don't see him, your money is returned! Tours last roughly an hour long.
GAME OF THRONES TOUR
Tours located in Belfast (N. Ireland) that trek you deep into old growth forests, along wild sea cliffs, across rocky beaches, and into caves and crumbling medieval ruins. Visit the remote and stunning places where Game of Thrones was filmed - all while wearing Stark and Iron Born cloaks, swords, shields, and helms!
LOUGH AN LEAGH MOUNTAIN
Nearby, Lough an Leagh Mountain is located between the towns of Bailieborough and Kingscourt. It offers 7km of walking trails and a picnic area, set against spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, up to 14 counties can be seen from the summit.
NEWGRANGE
The World Heritage Site of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth is approximately 45 minutes away, These ancient temple and passage tombs are over 5,000 years old, older than Stonehenge in England and the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. As this is such a popular tourist attraction, you should plan to get there early to avoid disappointment.
DUBLIN
If you're short on time the Hop on Hop Off Bus is a great way to see all that Dublin has to offer.If you're into beer check out the Guinness Brewery tour! The Jameson Distillery is also in Dublin. Trinity College has beautiful architecture and gardens. Grab a drink at the famous Temple Bar!
TITANIC BELFAST
Titanic Belfast is situated within the heart of Titanic Quarter, just a short walk from Belfast's city centre. The one-hour tour provides an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men who built RMS Titanic, the world’s most famous ship, in Belfast's historic shipyard.