peter_jochems_nl asked:
I am considering taking a cheap flight from the Netherlands to Dublin and travel further from there. Which place is nice to visit for a few days where I can see some beautiful Irish landscapes?
I am considering taking a cheap flight from the Netherlands to Dublin and travel further from there. Which place is nice to visit for a few days where I can see some beautiful Irish landscapes?
September 16th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Head west to Galway, Connemara, the Burren, Counties Limerick, Kerry and Cork.
Be aware that public transport is not very good in Ireland, there are few trains and the bus service could be better. But here’s the website for both: and.
The weather is currently very changeable and unpredictable, so be prepared for sudden heavy downpours of rain, and sunshine.
September 19th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Donegal mate,
September 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 am
The two most beautiful counties in Ireland are co Clare and co Donegal. Clare has lots to see,like the cliffs of Mogher and the beautiful coast leading to a beautiful village called Lahinch.
If its beautiful beaches you are after,there are miles and miles of them in Donegal.You are never more than 10 miles away from water in Donegal. One word of warning,the Republic of Ireland is very expensive no matter which part you visit. Enjoy your visit.
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:24 am
Must see – Clare (Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Killaloe) Kerry (Killarney National Park, Coast line) West Cork (Barleycove), Donegal, they are all on the other side of the country from dublin though so ul have to get trains! which by the way are not as bad as previously said, they will always eventually come and pick u up!) find some isolated areas and just walk somewhere up a mountain. go to Town Tine (town tinna) in ballina (tipp) the view up the top is class on a good day or nite time.
September 24th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
co. donegal
September 26th, 2010 at 6:31 am
You could go to see Newgrange in county Meath. This is an ancient tomb/temple and is older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. There are daily guided tours showing the illumination of the temple at the time of the winter solstice (more info here:)
Visit Tara as well while you’re in that area. The Hill of Tara is where the ancient kings and queens of ireland sat.
Head west and visit Galway as well as it is a great city! Loads to to on the west coast as well but I’ll let someone from that side of the country fill you in on that!
Have fun! xoxox
September 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
County Antrim- this is in the North though, about 2/3 hours from Dublin.
There you have the Antrim glens and coast which is a really peaceful and scenic coastline with plenty of mountains, waterfalls, quaint little towns, forests, etc. There is Bushmills Distillery, The Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, Carrickfergus Castle, Dunluce Castle, Lough Neagh, Andrew Jackson Centre (US president) several great golf courses.
Belfast is also in County Antrim and it has various landmarks and cool things to check out. You can go see HW where the Titanic was built, have a pint in the Crown Liqour Saloon (victorian pub), Belfast Castle, Belfast Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Ulster Museam, you can also take a tour to see the murals or a historic pub tour. Victoria Square and Belfast city centre has some nice shops for a spot of shopping and there is plenty of great restaurants, bars and a good selection of nightlife.
October 2nd, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Galway bay is beautiful !
October 4th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
If it’s a sunny day, please do yourself a favor and visit Ardmore, Co. Waterford. It’s not very touristy, but it’s got a stunningly beautiful bay and beaches. There’s also a lovely cliff walk in which you can get magnificent views of the peninsula. Also, towards the end of the walk, there’s St. Declan’s holy well, which has been there since before St. Patrick’s time. It’s also nice because you don’t have to pay a fee to look at it or touch it (unlike so many castles and beehives and whatnot in the rest of the country). But definitely go on a sunny day because the water has about ten different shades of blue in it when the sun’s shining on it.
Also, definitely drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park. It’s lovely and not far at all from Dublin.
Lastly, if you head out towards the south west, check out the Dingle Peninsula. It’s absolutely gorgeous! But I recommend getting a small bus tour because there are some high roads which can be dangerous to drive through (specifically O’Connor’s Pass). And if you go to the town of Dingle, go to Moriarty’s for lunch or dinner and get the Beef and Guinness Stew. It’s amazing.
October 7th, 2010 at 5:29 am
If you just have a few days it might be tough to go to all the places mentioned above- I think the last answer might be best. Here is an article I just had published that gives a suggested itinerary- you might follow it up through Ardmore and back. Dingle is amazing but it would be quite a drive for that short of a time. I’d say do a bit in Dublin as I’ve suggested in the article (or skip that if you prefer beautiful landscapes and save it for next time)- go through Wicklow mountains to Kilkenny then to Ardmore (that last person was right, beautfiul beaches there!).
Here is the article:
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