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Why September Is One of the Best Times to Visit Ireland

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Green valley and misty mountains on the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, seen through autumn foliage in September
Photo: Maoileann / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

September doesn’t get the attention it deserves when it comes to Ireland travel planning. That’s a mistake.

The summer crowds have gone home, but the weather hasn’t turned yet. Accommodation prices drop. And as a new county-by-county roundup from The Life of Stuff shows, the events calendar is absolutely stacked — festivals, food celebrations (including the Galway International Oyster Festival), heritage gatherings, and live music running from Cork to Donegal.

For anyone planning an autumn trip, this is the window. We’re talking about a month where you can actually get into restaurants without a reservation battle, walk the Cliffs of Moher without dodging tour buses, and still catch warm enough days for outdoor exploring.

If you’ve been putting off that Ireland trip because summer felt too hectic or too expensive, September solves both problems — with plenty to see and do while you’re there.

Originally reported by thelifeofstuff.com

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