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Vacation in Ireland : Highlights & Travel Tips

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.

Popular travel destinations Ireland

Best time to travel Ireland

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.

All travel reports from Ireland

World learning

We are currently staying with a family on the west coast. We are allowed to live with them in exchange for helping them with tasks such as harvesting vege

Am Strand

There are sooo many endless sandy beaches here in Donegal that not even all the blade-eating dog waste distributors in the world could shit on them, the unworthy traveller is...

The menu

So after today, the unworthy traveler simply has no choice but to tell the Irish that they can at least drink their fruity whiskey in the second most beautiful country that the...

The nasty Ferdl

Well, this morning someone wanted to be trusting and snuggle up to the greasy neck of the dishonorable Gaijin! Just as the unworthy traveler is busy gathering his clothes and...

Speechlessness

So, what can the unworthy traveler say about today, because he is simply speechless. Be it because of the extremely friendly nature of the Irish people or because of the...

Kilkee Cliffs

Yesterday we “moved” to the West. The “Adare Camping & Caravaning” campsite is a small place in the middle of nowhere. The groundskeeper is a bit grumpy, the pitches are...

Highlights Hiking Achill Island

We have arrived in County Mayo, which will probably remind many readers of mayonaise (sorry for the old spelling!). Thanks to Audrey from the SARDA Ireland rescue dog team, we...

Ireland - (Not) a Hiking Paradise with a Dog

I was really looking forward to Ireland, the country, the people, and especially the hikes. BUT this last joy has been dampened, because unfortunately many hiking trails are not...

Nohoval Cove - Secret bay with steep cliffs - 6 months in Ireland

So let's get to my favorite place in Cork, the hidden Nohoval Cove. The small bay is hidden in the middle of nowhere in Cork, barely known to locals, and very difficult to reach.

Ireland Cork and Kilkenny

As promised, here is the report on Cork and Kilkenny:We took the bus from our accommodation into Cork, where we first caught a glimpse of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church...

Galway

13.06.2022 We start in Doolin at around 11am and drive north under a grey sky and a cool temperature of 12 degrees Celsius. The weather is (once again) a bit creepy. We refuel...

The Lost Valley - Silver Strand

We are going to the forgotten valley... The Lost Valley! A particularly beautiful section of the beach is the Silver Strand. The dunes are extensive and beautiful. ...

Ireland Day 8 - Off to Limerick

After breakfast, we had to load our two buses again, as we were heading about three hours further south to Limerick today. On the way, however, we made a one-and-a-half hour...

The longest ride ever

Hello everyone. Today my post covers two days and a total of 111km. I can't quite believe it yet. As mentioned before, a few days ago we rented bicycles in Dublin to zigzag...

Goodbye Germany

So my dear ones. Just like my wonderful sister, I am now starting to document some of my experiences on my trips abroad. After months of stress, back and forth, questioning...

My last month of 2020

Meeting a friend in Limerick and my first Irish Christmas and New Year's

Southwest of Ireland

Lambs Head Day 7: We continued on the Ring of Beara towards its tip, Lambs Head, with the island of Dursey. There is a cable car that is the only connection between the...

Ireland // Day 5 // From Killarney to Kilkenny via Kinsale, Cobh, and Rock of Cashel

A day with colorful houses, the Titanic, and a night at the farm awaits.

Ennistymon

Cliffs of Moher

World learning

Seaweed bath

Roundabout

And just like that, we’re back in Rosslare! It went quickly! Today the grumpy Schreibermeier thought to himself: "Oida, today you're really smart and you're throwing your fat...

Von Killkenny Castle bis Waterford

After a night in a 4-star hotel that was more relaxing than any yoga class, we decided it was time for an Irish breakfast à la "Leprechaun". With a mixture of fried eggs, black...

When travel plans are thrown into disarray

The alarm clock rang relentlessly at 3:30 a.m., promising an exciting day. Our destination: Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland. Our trip got off to a promising start with a...

Cliffs of Moher

Today we went again to the big cliffs, the Cliffs of Moher. They were my absolute highlight on our tour of Ireland in 2014 🥰 These rocks are still absolutely gigantic🫶, but...

SARDA Ireland training weekend

We are actually on sabbatical, but Christian and I met the most important man on the island , Stuart Kenny, the Chairman of NSARDA in GB, who passed on his contacts for Ireland...

Return to Ireland - Visit to Cork

Since I still had a little vacation in February, I spontaneously booked a flight to Ireland to visit my friends and also catch up on some things.

The Comeragh Mountains - magical silence on the mountain - 6 months in Ireland

Lucia's days in Ireland were coming to an end and she came to Cork for a final visit. We decided to go on a last trip to the Comeragh Mountains together with Laura and Cecile,...