Explore Yeats Country
The Isle of Inisfree by Jason Sturner 72 There can hardly be a more romantic poet than William Butler Yeats, and this is the area where he grew up, to which he returned often and where he is buried. It...
View ArticleShannon to Galway
This is a useful and enjoyable tour, easily completed in a half day if you skip one or two stops, but interesting enough to take longer if you have the time available. It is specifically intended for...
View ArticleRing of Kerry Tour
125 miles may not seem a long distance, but even if you drove around the Ring, without stopping and assuming there was no traffic congestion, it would take at least 3.5 hours to complete – so this...
View ArticleConnemara Tour
Clifden, from the Sky road, by BK59 Connemara is an area of rugged landscape, wide vistas, bogs, valleys and mountains which is known and loved by artists and photographers for its clear light and...
View ArticleWalking Tour of Galway City
Galway lends itself to walking, the city centre is compact and it is always lively and a pleasure to be in. There are also excellent shops, especially craft shops, which make window shopping and...
View ArticleA Walk around James Joyce’s Dublin
This is a stroll around central Dublin, concentrating on places that are associated with James Joyce or with the characters in his novels and stories. The route shown is about 3.5 miles in length and...
View ArticleThree Days in Dublin with Kids
Touring with children means taking a different approach, building in time for them to chill and to have some play as well as making sure you are near suitable places to eat at the appropriate times....
View ArticleBurren Tour
The Burren, by martinsillaots The Burren is one of the most fascinating and lovely parts of Ireland, a huge limestone plateau with numerous megalithic remains and a protected habitat where many rare...
View ArticleO’Bama and other Irish presidents
Many US presidents have had connections to Ireland, from Andrew Jackson in the early 18th century right up to Barack Obama. But none of them is Irish man with the closest connection to the presidency....
View ArticleThe (love it or hate it) Golf Links Tour: Ireland North
An itinerary sweeping around the north coast of Ireland, with great day by day itineraries for non-golfers and some of the world's best links courses for the golfers. The post The (love it or hate it)...
View ArticleShannon to Galway
An easy and interesting tour that is perfect for those arriving in Shannon and spending their first night in Galway. The tour takes you to some relatively little visited places as well as very popular...
View ArticleRing of Kerry Tour
The Ring of Kerry is one of the great drives of the world and a must see for many visitors to Ireland. But it can get crowded, especially at high season. This itinerary points out the best sights along...
View ArticleConnemara Tour
Connemara is a place of mountains, lakes and spectacular views famed for the quality of the light. It's also often overrun with tourists which takes a little from its serenity. However it is definitely...
View ArticleWalking Tour of Galway City
Galway is a compact city, easily explored by foot in half a day. This tour is a gentle amble through the city centre, with stops to visit places of interest. At the end there is an optional walk along...
View ArticleA Walk around James Joyce’s Dublin
This walk takes you on a stroll around Dublin to places associated with James Joyce or with characters from his books or short stories. Although it's primarily aimed at Joyce fans, those walking with...
View ArticleThree Days in Dublin with Kids
Dublin is a good city for kids, with lots of attractions they will enjoy and activities specially aimed at younger visitors. However touring as a family means a different approach and a different pace...
View ArticleO’Bama and other Irish presidents
Many US presidents have had connections to Ireland, from Andrew Jackson in the early 18th century right up to Barack Obama. But none of them is Irish man with the closest connection to the presidency....
View ArticleBurren Tour
This is a full day tour which will last into the evening, taking in all of the main sights on the Burren and some lesser known ones as well. We've made suggestions for places to eat along the way and...
View ArticleThe (love it or hate it) Golf Links Tour: Ireland North
Sweep around Ireland's North coast, with great day by day itineraries for non-golfers and fantastic links courses for golfers. The post The (love it or hate it) Golf Links Tour: Ireland North appeared...
View ArticleOff the motorway: Dublin to Waterford
Get off the M9 with this fantastic itinerary filled with interest through an under visited and very beautiful part of Ireland. The post Off the motorway: Dublin to Waterford appeared first on Dochara.
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