Top Attractions

Some of the must visit destinations in Ireland

Ireland has a host of attractions stretching out from coast to coast. These are just a selection of them to get you started. We’ll be adding more over the coming weeks.

The Blarney Stone
Tourists come from all over the world to kiss this famous stone in the Battlements of Blarney Castle in the hope of receiving the gift of the gab – the ability to charm and persuade. More

Brú na Bóinne
A World Heritage site containing several ‘passage graves’ that were built by people in prehistoric times for celebrated leaders. Brú na Bóinne is older than the Egyptian pyramids and is one of the oldest remaining examples of human civilisation in the world. More

Bunratty Castle
A medieval castle that has been fought over between the Irish and the English many times since it was built 800 years ago. You can tour the castle and attend medieval banquets inside. There is also a folk park that gives a glimpse of life in 19th century Ireland. More

The Burren
A very mysterious place. The Burren contains monuments from every era since the Neolithic age and is an Archaeological Heritage site. It is just as well known for its incredible habitat which enables Alpine, Mediterranean and Arctic plants to live side by side. More

Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
A suspension bridge that links the mainland in Northern Ireland to the island of Carrick-a-Rede.
Tourists who dare to cross the bridge are rewarded with fantastic views from the island. More

The Cliffs of Moher
The cliffs reach 700 feet tall and there are many fabulous views of the caves, the cliffs, the Aran Islands and the Burren from various viewpoints around the area. They were shortlisted for inclusion in the New Seven Wonders of Nature. More

Croagh Patrick
A mountain in Co Mayo where St Patrick fasted for forty days and nights. St Patrick was standing at the top of the mountain when he banished all the snakes from Ireland. More

The Dingle Peninsula
An area with striking views and fascinating ancient monuments.
The National Geographic called it the ‘most beautiful place on Earth’. More

Garnish Island
An island off Co Cork that is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse gardens in the world. Species of flowers from several different climates are able to live side by side here. More

The Giant’s Causeway
Another World Heritage site, The Giant’s Causeway is a spectacular natural phenomenon in which a vast area of rock has been split into nearly 40,000 hexagonal columns. It has fascinated tourists and scientists since it was discovered in the 17th century. More

Glendalough
An area of natural beauty in the Wicklow Mountains, surrounded by lakes and valleys. There are plenty of walks and climbing routes you can try. It is also a site filled with historical monuments thought to have been built by St Kevin. More

Guinness Storehouse – The most popular tourist attraction in Ireland. The Storehouse is a celebration of 250 years of Guinness. You can take a tour, enjoy live entertainment and relax with a free sample of Guinness. More

Hill of Tara
In ancient times the hill of Tara was the political and spiritual capital of the country. It is known as the ‘Seat of Kings’ and over a hundred kings would have had their coronation there. There are several monuments still here from ancient times including the Stone of Destiny and the Mound of Hostages. More

Lakes of Killarney – The clear water in the lakes, the mountains, hills, forests wildlife make the lakes one of the most stunningly beautiful natural areas in Ireland. The area includes famous beauty spots such as the Gap of Dunloe and Ladies’ View. More

Newgrange
Part of the Brú na Bóinne site, Newgrange is the most famous ‘passage tomb’ in Ireland. Its key feature is the roof box opening which fills the chamber with light at sunrise during the Winter Solstice. More

Ring of Kerry
A 100-mile route that you can drive around and enjoy some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. There are several attractions along the way including Killarney National Park, the Ogham stones, Skellig Michael, Rossbeigh and many more. More

These are just some of the major tourist attractions that Ireland has to offer.

We shall be adding more over the coming weeks so please come back for more insights into this warm and welcoming land.