IRELAND SPOTS

Things to Do

The essential experiences, sights and activities worth your time — a practical starting point for exploring each destination.

Fisher Street in Doolin village, County Clare, with Gus O'Connor's traditional pub

Doolin Guide

Ireland's traditional-music village, the usual ferry departure point for the Aran Islands, and the northern end of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk.

The seafront and beach at Lahinch, County Clare

Things to Do in Clare

From the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren to Doolin, Bunratty and the county town of Ennis — how Clare's main sights fit together and how to plan around them.

Shandon Steeple, the tower of St Anne's Church, on Cork's northside skyline

Cork in One Day

A practical one-day itinerary for Cork city, from the English Market in the morning to Shandon's bell tower in the afternoon, all within walking distance.

The triple spires of St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork city

Things to Do in Cork

Cork city's main sights in one guide — the English Market, St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Shandon's Bells and Cork City Gaol — and how they fit into a compact, walkable centre.

The exterior of Galway Cathedral, County Galway

Galway in One Day

A realistic walking itinerary through Galway city centre for a first visit, from Eyre Square to the Spanish Arch and out along Salthill promenade.

Coastal mountain scenery along the Ring of Kerry driving route

Ring of Kerry Guide

The full driving route around the Iveragh Peninsula — the towns along the way, which direction to actually drive it in, and why that direction matters.

The early Christian monastic remains on Skellig Michael, County Kerry

Skellig Michael Guide

An honest guide to visiting Skellig Michael — the monastery, the Star Wars connection, and the genuinely difficult, weather-dependent logistics of getting there.