Things to Do in Ireland
Overview
Whatever your interests are, Ireland holds something for visitors of all ages and interests. With majestic scenery, exciting family attractions, and enthralling museums and galleries, Ireland is an excellent destination for a relaxing, yet fun-filled getaway. Whether you wish to take in Dublin's frantic pace of life and explore its Big City charms, or explore the country's lush countryside out West, you'll find yourself longing for more time to discover all the island has to offer. Check out our main attractions list below for some of Ireland's tourism hot-spots; must-sees for every visitor.
Main Attractions
The following are just a selection of the excellent and diverse range of Visitor Attractions Ireland has to offer:
- Guinness Storehouse: An excellent exhibition on all things Guinness, documenting the world famous brand's rise to one of the World's favourite beverages. Pull your own pint at the top of the magnificent Gravity Bar, and explore the brand's famous Advertising campaigns, including the recent 'Arthur's Day' celebrations.
- Cliffs of Moher: Marvel at the breathtaking scene in front of you at the World famous Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs rise 120 metres above the Atlantic Ocean, and on a clear day, you can see the majestic Aran Islands in the distance.
- St. Patrick's Day Parade: Where better to enjoy the magic of St. Patrick's Day than in Ireland!? Sip a Guinness while you watch the marvelous St. Patrick's Day parades make their way through one of Ireland's cities or towns, then take in some traditional Irish Music in one of Ireland's multitude of excellent venues.
- Giant's Causeway: Discover the amazing 40,000 interlocking basalt columns which have formed as the result of volcanic activity from years past. Located in Co. Antrim on the northeastern coast of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is one of the island of Ireland's most magical attractions.
- The Writers' Museum: Located in central Dublin, the Dublin Writers Museum is a testament to some of Ireland's most famous, and renowned, literary names, including individuals like James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats and Patrick Pearse.
Ireland Event Guide
Please see the following link for information on Ireland's exciting range of parades, festivals and other exciting calendar dates: Ireland Event Guide
Ireland Tourism Links
For more information on Ireland's top attractions, events and travel information, please see the following links:
Northern Ireland Tourism Board
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