The longest place name in Ireland is Muckanaghederdauhaulia, which can be found in County Galway, and the Irish folk have a wealth of fantastic blessings such as “May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live”.
But best of all they have a beautiful country filled with exquisite scenery, quirky traditions and of course one of the best exports of all time – Guinness.
Take a guided tour through Ireland with Flight Centre and be sure to experience all that the Irish have to offer.
These are our top 10 things to do in Ireland:
l Dublin – No visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to its cosmopolitan capital city. Be sure to take a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and sink one or two of Ireland’s most famous export. Take a trip to the national archives or sample whiskey at the Old Jameson Distillery
l Londonderry – Take a stroll around the 17th century city walls, one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe.
Be sure to stop off at the award-winning Tower Museum.
l Ring of Kerry – Take a drive around the breathtaking ring of Kerry and experience stunning vistas, from mountains to lakes and colourful seaside villages.
l Aran islands – Cycle around the Aran islands, hear Irish spoken and experience the traditional Irish way of life.
Visit the ancient fort of Dun Aenghus.
l Giant’s Causeway – Make a wish at the giant’s wishing chair and marvel at the 40 000 basalt hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity or built by a giant… you decide.
l Kilkenny – Take in a bit of history and visit Ireland’s medieval capital, home to Kilkenny castle.
l Cork – Kiss the blarney stone and acquire the gift of eloquence.
Be sure to visit Kinsale for some of the finest food on offer – it is Ireland’s culinary capital.
l County Clare – Tap your toes to some traditional music in the McDermott or O’Connor’s pubs in the charming town of Doolin and be sure to visit the dramatic Cliffs of Moher nearby.
l Galway – Known as the cultural heart of Ireland, Galway is well-known for its vibrant lifestyle and the numerous festivals and celebrations.
Enjoy one of its many traditional pubs, where you can always bump into friendly locals.
l Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city and is world-renowned for glass that is available at the House of Waterford Crystal
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