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Ireland captivates travelers with its mix of dramatic natural scenery, deep-rooted culture, and famously warm hospitality. From windswept Atlantic cliffs and emerald countryside to lively cities filled with music, storytelling, and history, the country feels both timeless and welcoming. What makes Ireland especially memorable is how easily grand sights and local charm come together: one day you can explore a medieval castle or rugged coastal drive, and the next you can settle into a village pub for traditional music and conversation.
Key highlights include Dublin’s literary heritage, Galway’s artsy energy, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, and the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Travelers can experience ancient monastic sites, scenic hikes, coastal road trips, and food ranging from hearty pub fare to excellent seafood and modern Irish cuisine. Practical tips: pack layers and waterproof clothing in any season, as weather can change quickly; renting a car is ideal for exploring rural areas, though trains and buses work well between major cities; and booking accommodation early is wise for popular summer months and festival periods.
The best time to visit Ireland is from May through September, when travel interest is highest and conditions are generally best for sightseeing, road trips, and enjoying the countryside. August stands out as the most popular month, with September and May also excellent choices for a lively atmosphere, mild weather, and strong access to seasonal events and coastal scenery.
Now we finally returned to Howth to see Irelands Eye, which we didn't manage to do on our first visit. However, the trip was rather a waste of time, as we only went around the...
When you finally find out what a listening exercise from the 3rd grade of middle school was about. Back then we had a listening exercise about the place Glendalough, since I...
The night in the B&B was great, so no more hostels. The only problem was the location of the B&B, I specifically checked that it was central, which the main house was,...
After not being able to make it to the waterfalls 2 weeks ago, we went back to Enniskerry and made our way to the waterfalls. We knew that the waterfalls were a bit outside of...
Today we are going to Killarney with an Au Pair agency, where we will stay overnight. The next day, we will drive along the Ring of Kerry. Susan, an Au Pair whom I had met in...
On this day, I explored cork a bit more. A couple of churches, the English market where I indulged in food, an old barracks, and finally a museum about one of Ireland's...
Our Planning We wanted to walk the trail as unrestricted and above all easy as possible. Tents, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, etc. stayed at home. There are options for outdoor...
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
I went on another trip with SK Dublin and it started off great. There were two buses, but only half of us knew about it. Of course, I belonged to the half that didn't know. The...
Time for a museum with my host family.
This afternoon I went to Malahide, a small village near Dublin. It was a bit complicated as I had to change trains twice and couldn't find the platforms, but I managed to catch...
Last Thursday our class went on an outing Go-Carting and Bowling, but I really didn't feel like spending 60€ on it when I didn't really want to go anyway 😂 so I stayed at home,...
Hellooooo, so last week was our last week before the winter break and we had to finish our art project. I'm quite proud of the end result, the teacher was really amazed. When I...
Hello dear ones. Since we now have our first free weekend, we are of course taking advantage of it as well. Yesterday we went to the Botanical Gardens. At Hannah's request, we...
We were at Croke Park, which is the National Stadium of Gaelic Sports. Gaelic Football is one of the Gaelic sports, where unlike regular football, players are allowed to use...
I spend two weeks at home with my wonderful family and friends. Now i´m back in Ireland and looking for a new hostfamily. I know the next Family will be my third Family but it´s...
After a sleepless night due to a drunk person snoring in my mini hostel room, which could be heard even in the mini bathroom two rooms away, we drove to the Cliffs of Moher. My...
My trip to the south of Ireland with its colorful city Cork and the impressive Ring of Kerry
The November exams are finally over. Sara stayed over at our place over the weekend, and on Saturday we went to Killarney to go to the cinema, as my host mom had raved about...
Today was our first day of school. I was quite nervous but the day was quite nice. The school uniform is not really comfortable but it's okay. The school itself is quite nice,...
Slowly I'm also getting to know other Au pairs :) Kathi lives two streets away and I met Susan today in the center. Since I had a day off, I went on a sightseeing tour in the...
Today we had a quiet day: slept in, had a long breakfast and then drove just 3 km to the center of Adare. Adare is said to be the “most beautiful town in Ireland”. It is...
Today Vivaldi weather is announced again, but that doesn't detract from the beauty of this island. I'm hopelessly in love with the country and its people. We are driving the...
On Saturday we went to Killarney and went to the National Park there to have a picnic, the day before (Sarah and I) we made chocolate strawberries and grapes, Laura bought...
On Friday, we threw a small birthday party for Ines because she turned 14 on Monday. Ines invited a friend and Matilda 3; luckily, the host sister of one of the girls is also...
Also on the 3rd of January, my host sister arrived, the only thing I knew about her was that her name is Matilda, she is 17 years old, and she is from Italy. I thought she would...
Unfortunately, Friday was Aras's last day here in Ireland with us, so Maya stayed with us over the weekend and on Friday we signed each other's flags. I found what Ara wrote on...
Actually, we wanted to visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College, but since there were no tours, we went to Dublin Castle. It wasn't as exciting, but it was okay. We mainly saw...
After it didn't work out with the museum on Monday because of my phone, we went there today. Not quite as cool as Madame Tussauds wax museum, the proportions don't fit together...
Wanderlust