Places to Visit

Millions of people drive the Ring of Kerry every year and finish it without understanding what they actually just saw. This episode is the context most tourists never get.

County Tipperary offers the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Holy Cross Abbey, and scenic market towns few tourists reach — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Photo: Olha Volotkevych / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re building a Donegal itinerary, Arranmore Island deserves a closer look. The ferry from Burtonport …

Dieglop via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning an Ireland trip for mid-September, mark the 18th. Culture Night throws open the doors of …

Dieglop via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning a trip to Ireland this autumn, circle September 18 on your calendar. Culture Night is …

Photo: moonrising via Wikimedia Commons/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Ireland’s lighthouses aren’t just scenic backdrops — many are open to visitors, and some even offer overnight …

Walking the Cliffs of Moher path, you stop for the smell: Atlantic salt and yellow gorse in bloom. A practical guide to the walk, the route, the wildlife, and everything you need before you go.

Discover ten of Ireland’s most atmospheric castle ruins — from Leap Castle’s pit of bones in Offaly to the medieval walled town of Kells Priory in Kilkenny. Most are free to visit. — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Trim Castle is Ireland’s largest Norman fortress — 800 years of history, royal hostages, and the Braveheart location. Get weekly Ireland stories free.

Discover County Clare’s most beautiful towns and villages — from Ennis and Doolin to Killaloe and Ennistymon — and why people fall in love here — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.