Ireland holidays
With a warm welcome and good craic guaranteed, a stay in Ireland lets you discover an island of contrasts. Brace yourself for breathtaking scenery, cultural delights and truly captivating cities. An island paradise that boasts everything from a thrilling cultural voyage to nature’s glorious wonderland. All across Ireland, you’ll find buzzing towns, cities and villages, awe-inspiring scenery and a welcome to take your breath away. The Irish people are patriotic and proud of their Emerald Isle and after a visit it is not hard to see why.
For anyone that loves the great outdoors, Ireland is a dream destination. This charming country has it all, with truly sublime scenery, exceptionally friendly locals, internationally renowned spas, gorgeous little villages and excellent restaurants. The exceptional southwest coastline is a series of peninsulas that open out into larger bays and give a totally unique feeling to the country, with craggy hills that tumble down into the choppy ocean below, and a remote, untouched aspect to the land.
- Ireland's capital, Dublin, is a thrusting, dynamic city, which despite its size remains utterly beguiling and an essential part of any visit to the country. Much of Dublin's centre has been redeveloped over the last few decades, so, alongside the city's historic buildings – its cathedrals and churches, Georgian squares and town houses, castles, monuments and pubs – you'll discover grand new hotels and shopping centres, stunning street architecture and a state-of-the-art tramway system.
- The compact city of Dublin, host to the River Liffey, which divides the city between its Northside and Southside is a city of contrasts. These two areas have very distinct characters, with the Southside certainly regarded more fashionable, thanks to its Grafton Street shopping area and the rejuvenated Temple Bar arts quarter. Yet the north possesses Ireland's two most renowned theatres and its own increasingly lively nightlife. On either side of the river it's easy to break from the city's bustle, to relax or picnic in its numerous green spaces; or perhaps to escape to the shoreline for seaside strolls and blustery cliff-top walks.
- Famed internationally for being Ireland’s horse county, County Kildare is much more than just a centre for all things equine. Predominantly rural, Kildare is beautifully quiet and understated, with tranquil expanses of green, rich peat lands, misty forests and pretty waterways.
- Renowned for its natural beauty, famed for the splendour of its scenery, County Kerry is one of the world's best-loved tourist spots. The truly dramatic landscape has become a favourite corner of the south for visitors year after year.
- Nestled on the west coast, County Mayo is the epitome of Ireland’s renowned charming natural countryside. Vast sweeping lush scenery provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying the great outdoors.
