{"id":885807,"date":"2024-08-29T10:41:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T09:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/?p=885807"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:21:23","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Places to Visit in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poets call it the Emerald Isle, antiquarians opt for Hibernia (meaning \u201cwinter\u2019s land\u201d), and natives prefer \u00c9ire, the Irish equivalent of the trident-wielding Britannia. But what everyone can agree on is that Ireland possesses ebullience, swagger, and a character that few nations possess and none can imitate. From the country\u2019s unspoiled landscapes to its enchanting castles and eccentric bards, here\u2019s our pick of the top 10 best places to visit in Ireland.<\/p>\n

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Trinity College<\/h3>\n

Founded by Elizabeth I to prevent the Irish from being \u201cinfected with popery\u201d at continental Catholic universities, Trinity College was originally intended to host several colleges in the style of Oxford or Cambridge. However, as no more were built in or near its tranquil 47-acre grounds, the college name became synonymous with the University of Dublin. Counting famous names like Jonathan Swift, Edmund Burke and Samuel Beckett among its alumni, Trinity is perhaps most famous for its old library, which houses not only internationally important texts such as the Book of Kells, but also the \u201cBrian Boru\u201d harp, one of only three surviving medieval Gaelic harps.<\/p>\n

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W. B. Yeats\u2019 grave<\/h3>\n

Drumcliffe, County Sligo, isn\u2019t where the poet W. B. Yeats popped his clogs \u2013 the south of France has that honor \u2013 but it is where that most eloquent of Irishmen ended up. Or is it? Dying in 1939, he was buried in France for nine years before his wish to be buried within sight of the Benbulben Mountains of Ireland was respected. Rumors have since gone round that the remains beneath his epitaph \u201ccast a cold eye on life, on death, horseman, pass by\u201d are those of a French dentist, not the Irish wordsmith.<\/p>\n

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The Cliffs of Moher<\/h3>\n

Standing at 702 feet in places and stretching for five miles along the wild Atlantic coast of County Clare, the Cliffs of Moher attract almost one million visitors per year and have featured in several movies, from The Princess Bride to Harry Potter. If all the cliffs give you is vertigo, however, there are also ferry trips that allow visitors to get a view from sea level. And while you\u2019re in the area, Doolin \u2013 one of Ireland\u2019s musical sanctuaries \u2013 is only a few miles away and certainly worth visiting, too.<\/p>\n

Blarney Castle<\/h3>\n

Pass by the spectacular Derrynasaggart Mountains, spanning over 40 miles in length, and dip down to Blarney Castle. Built in the 15th century, its crenellated walls contain the famous Blarney Stone \u2013 the rock that gives whoever kisses it the \u201cgift of the gab\u201d. People around here have always had a reputation for smooth talking but their reputation for being golden-mouthed entered historical records when Elizabeth I coined the term \u201cto talk Blarney\u201d when referring to the lord of Blarney castle\u2019s circumlocutions.<\/p>\n

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The Ring of Kerry<\/h3>\n

A 120-mile trek that starts in the Killarney National Park \u2013 one of Ireland\u2019s oldest protected wildernesses \u2013 the Ring of Kerry showcases some of the country\u2019s lush countryside. Along the way lies Derrynane House, the ancestral home of the \u201cliberator\u201d of Ireland, Daniel O\u2019Connell. There\u2019s Waterville too, one of the best spots for sea trout fishing (and a favorite of Charlie Chaplin\u2019s), but one of the most eccentric delights has to be Puck Fair in Killorglin. During this summer festival, a goat is caught in the mountains and crowned King Puck in a huge party that\u2019s celebrated in an explosive mix of music, drink and games.<\/p>\n

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Dingle Peninsula<\/h2>\n

From taking in views on some of the country’s best beaches to sipping a dram at the Dingle Distillery, the Dingle Peninsula is as diverse as it is beautiful \u2013 but mother nature is one of the main reasons to visit this rugged area of Ireland. The Blasket Islands are some of the most striking coastal scenes, with six remote islands surrounded by jagged cliffs once home to a traditional Irish community (all who have now left). Its otherworldly landscapes explain why Dingle Peninsula was chosen as the filming location for Luke Skywalker\u2019s hideout in the 2017 Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Ashford Castle<\/h3>\n

Step back in time through the doors of Ashford Castle in County Mayo, its history dating back to 1228. The grand building has had many owners through the centuries, tarting as the medieval stronghold of the ancient, powerful Anglo-Norman de Burgo dynasty, and has passed through the hands of Dominick Browne (one of the first Catholics to serve as Mayor of Galway), the famed Guinness family, and eventually into the possession of hotel businessman Noel Huggard, who transformed it into a renowned country hotel. Past patrons have included Oscar Wilde, Beatles\u00a0<\/em>members John Lennon and George Harrison, Ronald Reagan, Barbara Streisand, and Brad Pitt. Prepare to stroll its 350-acre estate, lounge in antique furniture, and dine like royalty when you stay here with Insight Vacations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dublin<\/h3>\n

No trip to Dublin would be complete without passing through O\u2019Connell Street on a day trip. 150 feet wide, it\u2019s Dublin\u2019s equivalent of Oxford or Parliament Street. Once known as Sackville Street and topped with statue of Nelson, it was renamed after the Irish Free State established itself and now has a monument to Daniel O\u2019Connell at one end and \u201cthe spire\u201d \u2013 the world\u2019s tallest piece of sculpture \u2013 at the other. While you\u2019re there, visit the neoclassical grandeur of The Custom House or an older seat of government, Dublin Castle, the garden of which lies on the historical Black Pool (Dubh Linn) the site Ireland\u2019s capital is named after.<\/p>\n

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The Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/h3>\n

The only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, the Giant Causeway\u2019s colossal columns of basalt are the result either of volcanic eruptions occurring millions of years ago or the consequence of a bored Irish giant who went by the name of Finn McCool and lived in the area, leaving random bits of clothing and furniture around the place in the form of gigantic stones. Take a stroll around the place and see which explanation captures your imagination.This iconic landmark is a key highlight in an <\/span>Ireland and Scotland guided tour<\/b><\/a>, offering visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and ancient folklore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aran Islands<\/h3>\n

Three limestone islands off the west coast of Ireland, the Aran islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer) are home to just over 1,000 residents, who all tend to prefer Gaelic to English and are proud to sustain their traditional Irish ways of life. Littered with Celtic monuments, churches, dry stone walls and over 250 species of birds, the little archipelago offers a heavenly retreat to any who feel burdened by the pace of mainland life.<\/p>\n

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Limerick<\/h3>\n

Limerick is famous in Ireland for having borne the brunt of so many of its wars. But this role has also bestowed upon the city an incredible history often wrought in stone. King John\u2019s castle, topping King\u2019s Island and overlooking the River Shannon, gives visitors outstanding views of the city. Make sure to see St Mary\u2019s Cathedral, Limerick\u2019s oldest building (founded in the 12th century), and the Treaty Stone, upon which William of Orange signed for peace, which now sits on a grand pedestal to stop visitors from chipping parts away to sell or treasure for themselves.<\/p>\n

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Belfast<\/h3>\n

Belfast has a tough reputation, but it\u2019s really a cultural beacon. Home to Titanic Studios (where Game of Thrones is shot), St George\u2019s Market, Belfast University, and the baroque revival glory of City Hall, perhaps the most famous of the city\u2019s spectacles is nonetheless its street art. Adorning many a wall, these murals number in their thousands (though there are roughly 300 top quality ones) and range from republican tricolors to loyalist depictions of William III \u2013 \u201cKing Billy\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Poets call it the Emerald Isle, antiquarians opt for Hibernia (meaning \u201cwinter\u2019s land\u201d), and natives prefer \u00c9ire, the Irish equivalent of the trident-wielding Britannia. But what everyone can agree on is that Ireland possesses ebullience, swagger, and a character that few nations possess and none can imitate. 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