Holidays in Ireland

An introduction to Ireland

Holidays in Ireland are a welcome breath of fresh air. A short flight leads you to a warm welcome. And while you're in a different country, you'll find you're quite familiar with many of the locals. From U2 and Westlife to lively folk music; Irish whiskey to Irish stew, look forward to enjoying all the originals.

But there's so much more to Irish holidays than raucous nights out and the good old craic. From Donegal in the north to Cork in the south, Dublin in the East and Galway in the west, this ancient island is full of natural beauty. Like the soaring cliffs of the rugged west coast and the quaint villages and rolling hills of Ireland's interior. Holidays to Ireland are full of surprises too. Take Waterford's ancient Reginald's Tower, the French gothic cathedral of Cork and compare them to the ultra modern Spire of Dublin. While this is land is steeped in tradition and history, it also has its finger firmly on the pulse.

And there's so much to do on holidays to Ireland. Catch a Gaelic football match or let your hair down at a foot-stomping ceilidh. Take a tour of a distillery and sample a tot of Irish whiskey. And call in at the famous Guiness Storehouse in Dublin where you can drink in the stunning panoramas while supping a pint at the Gravity Bar, seven storeys above the city.

Whatever tickles your fancy on an Irish holiday, you've found a real treasure in the Emerald Isle.

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