Ireland

The Emerald Isle, where a wild Atlantic coast, ancient castles and ruins, Celtic culture and warm, welcoming pubs make for a unique trip.

Ireland occupies the island of Ireland in northwestern Europe and is known for its green fields, rugged coastline and deep Celtic culture. The capital, Dublin, has Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral and countless pubs; on the west coast the Wild Atlantic Way strings together the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Connemara and the Ring of Kerry, the south has port towns such as Cork and Kinsale, and Donegal in the northwest feels even wilder. The climate is mild and rainy, and May to September has long daylight hours and is the best time for a road trip. Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports are the main international gateways.

Destinations

• Dublin
• Cork & Kinsale
• Galway
• Killarney & Ring of Kerry
• Westport & Achill Island
• Southwest Donegal
• Limerick
• Waterford
• Kilkenny
• Sligo
• Athlone & Clonmacnoise
• Clonakilty & West Cork
• Northwest Donegal
• The Burren
• Kilkee & Loop Head
• Derry~Londonderry

Itineraries

• Ultimate Wild Atlantic Way – Drive the entire west coast from north to south, from Donegal to Kinsale, taking in sea cliffs, islands, and peninsulas.
• Northern Ireland & Northwest Loop – Head north from Dublin to Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, then loop back to Galway via Donegal and Mayo.
• Classic Southern & Western Ireland Loop – A counter-clockwise road trip from Dublin around the southern half of the island, connecting Kilkenny, Kerry, Dingle, a…
• Ireland Car-Free Rail & Bus – Connect Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Cork using trains, buses, and day tours.
• Ireland's Ancient East – From the prehistoric tombs of the Boyne Valley to the Rock of Cashel, explore monasteries, historic towns, and emigrati…
• Cork & Kerry Southwest Coast – Head west from Cork via Kinsale, West Cork, and the Beara Peninsula to Killarney, exploring bays and peninsulas along t…
• Connemara & Mayo Coast – A short road trip from Galway looping through the Connemara wilderness, Killary Harbour, and Achill Island.
• Dublin City & Day Trips – Based in Dublin, explore the Old Town, the Liberties, plus the Wicklow Mountains and Howth Peninsula.
• Causeway Coastal Route: Belfast to Derry – A one-way road trip along the north coast, connecting glens, cliffs, the Giant's Causeway, and the historic city of Der…
• Northern Ireland Grand Loop – A road trip starting from Belfast to loop through the North Coast, Derry, the Fermanagh Lakelands, and the Mourne Mount…
• Belfast & North Coast by Train and Bus – Skip the driving and travel from Belfast to Derry using trains and coastal buses.