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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.

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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.

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One last trip

Today was our last real day of vacation. Luckily, Clarissa was feeling better, so we could enjoy this day together one more time. The weather was also good to us, as it was a...

Ring of Beara

We started our day with a tour to Garnish Island on the recommendation of Beatrice. However, we didn't take the official ferry, but were brought to the island on a small private...

Following the footsteps of the Titanic and whiskey

After finally having a good night's sleep (single beds instead of 1.4m), we took a closer look at Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown and the last port the Titanic docked at...

Along picturesque coastlines

On the way to our next stop, we first had to drive a little longer. Just like in Germany, there are always construction sites here. However, here you don't have the opportunity...

So many questions

Finally arrived, I asked myself the questions about what everything would be like now, how the 'old' au pair is, how Elisa will welcome me, and so on... When I drove into the...

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Our Halloween decoration

Irish Search Dogs Training Cork

There are search and rescue dogs in Ireland, with County Cork being different from the rest of the island, which is covered by SARDA, while Cork is also served by this...

Ireland - Travel day Tralee

There isn't much to say about today. Rain Rain Even more rain Not to forget, rain. Oh and rain. We skipped the Cliffs of Moher due to horizontal rain. The bathtub wouldn't have...

Galway - Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher give the feeling of being at the edge of the world, like in a fairytale book.

After 2,500km - Farewell to the Emerald Isle

06/26/22 The view from the window shows that it's a good day to leave. It's 13 degrees, the wind is still blowing hard, and it starts raining as we roll out of the parking lot...

Cliffs of Moher

We continue our journey on the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. Today, we want to visit the Cliffs of Moher. We arrive at a parking lot where an old man sits in front of a small hut...

Lake Inchiquin

Looking for a nice camping spot, we drove to a lake. Unfortunately, we can't get through here because there is a 2m height restriction blocking our way. We're tired from the...

Rosslare Harbour

As the next highlight, we have chosen a beach near Rosslare Harbour. The days are beautifully warm and we just want to relax and hang out.There's only a picture of the journey....

Across the country

Today we headed to our last stop - across the country from the West to the East Coast. Approximately 4 hours drive, which we interrupted halfway to visit Ireland's most famous...

Day 20 - Killarney

Hello there, Since tomorrow I will already be heading back to London, and the next few days will primarily consist of train rides, bus rides, ferry rides, and waiting, I decided...

Tag 5-7: Monday, 06.08.2018 to Wednesday, 08.08.2018 Dublin

We started at 8:00 am at our bed & breakfast and were kindly bid farewell by our landlords. After about 5 minutes we already reached the ferry port. There we were already...

Ireland // Day 8 // Dublin to Frankfurt

The journey home is approaching - a fantastic week in Ireland is over already!

Ireland - Even the longest journey begins with the first step

On September 21st, the time had finally come and my journey could begin. I didn't know what to expect, but I was totally excited and full of anticipation. And as it turned out,...

Dublin with Bulli chaos!

We have a van, but that's sometimes a bit of a problem in Ireland. It's the height that's so funny here, because the height restrictions at parking lots, attractions or just at...

Arrival in Ireland 🇮🇪

The ferry ride to Ireland was relaxed, the sea was calm, the ship wasn't full at all, so we spent the 3.5 hours dozing and reading. The anticipation of our daughter grew from...

Omey Island Tour

Today we were on a completely different journey! The first tour we chose based on our various apps would have gone to megaliths, but unfortunately it said "No dogs allowed!"...

Muckross House in Killarney National Park

Nadine: We walked from Ross Castle to Muckross House through the National Park in the surroundings of Killarney, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This mansion was...

And so they set out wisely, on the second part of the journey - Southwest Ireland at Glengarriff

Nadine: We drove from Rosslare to Glengarriff via Cork and now we are staying in a small green cottage on top of the mountain, with a view of Bantry Bay, with an elderly German...

Ireland

A long time ago, we left Nazare, where we had been touring all the crass churches in the area in the last few days, and drove back to Spain and visited the host family again on...

Ireland - Ring of Kerry

Well, it was raining. No half-measures, though, we got dressed and headed to Killarney for breakfast. Café du Parc sounded fancy and it was, breakfast was quite good. But there...

Thor Love & Thunder

On Saturday, we went to Cork to watch Thor Love & Thunder. We took a train from Banteer to Mallow at 10:15 AM and then continued to Cork from there. We arrived in Cork at...

Zetland Pier

We drive a lot on this day and can't find a parking spot, either it's too busy, we don't fit through the street, or the spot isn't nice. But then we are rewarded. A beautiful...

Auf zum nächsten Abenteuer

Finally, the time has come again! Vacation is coming up and this time we're heading to beautiful Ireland. With a little delay, Clarissa and I have safely landed in Dublin. After...

Day 15: Thursday 16.08.2018 Wild Atlantic Way from Ballybunnion to Clarinbridge

Today morning we slept in for a long time. Well rested, we started around 11:30 am. We continued on the Wild Atlantic Way. And took a small ferry from Tarbert to Killimer, the...