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Experience Ireland

The West Coast
The West Coast
Blow your mind with an unmissable combination of history, tradition, stunning scenery and thrilling outdoor activities.
The East Coast
The East Coast
Explore the cultural cornerstone of Ireland where you’ll find heritage and history, spectacular sights and breathtaking scenery.
Families and children

Families and children

Discover a world of value-packed adventure, festivals and fun for all the family in Ireland
Festivals and Events
Festivals and Events
From the aphrodisiacs of the sea in Galway to the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Festival, the Irish people definitely know how to celebrate, well, pretty much everything!
Food and Drink

Food & Drink

Great food, brilliant company and some of the best gastro events in the world…
Music and Dance
Music & dance
Turn up the decibels with passion-fuelled music festivals in a land where music is part of the culture
Sports
Sports
Roar with the crowd at a Gaelic Football match soar off a sea cliff or tee off in one of the world’s most magnificent golf courses
Scenery and Nature
Scenery & Nature
From heather-flecked mountains and manicured gardens to clean, white beaches and mind-blowing sea cliffs, Ireland is a feast for the eyes
Uniquely Irish
Uniquely Irish
From goat coronations to Saint Patrick – some things are just uniquely Irish
Historical Ireland
Historical ireland
A real-life tale of turbulent times coupled with heroic feats of bravery
Car Touring

Car Touring

Take to the open road with an exhilarating drive through Ireland. Is there any better way to see a country?
Rainbow Routes
Rainbow Routes
Follow our rainbow route of activities around Ireland with our exciting new Follow the rainbow e-brochure
Route planners
Route Planners
Get set for an exceptional Irish adventure that’s tailor-made just for you
Lakeland Regions

Lakelands Experience

Soak up the atmosphere of one of Ireland’s most peaceful and relaxing areas, where the pace of life is slow and a powerful beauty surrounds you
Escorted Tours

Escorted Tours

So you’ve decided to travel to the island of Ireland? Let the experts take the hard work out of planning each and every detail of your vacation with an escorted land tour
Backpacking
BackPacking
Strap on your backpack and get set for a whirlwind adventure through the wonderfully wild island of Ireland
Comedy
Comedy
"If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks." Well so said one of our greatest wits, Brendan Behan.
Horse Racing
Horses & horse racing Experience
Uncover a county with an unforgettable equestrian flavour and sample some of the events that make Ireland a unique place for unbridled fun…
St. Patrick's Day
St Patrick’s Day
March 17 is a time to reflect on how St Patrick changed the face of Ireland…
Volvo Ocean Race
Volvo Ocean Race
Get set for the arrival in Galway of the heroic seafarers taking part in the exhilarating Volvo Ocean Race 2008/9

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Did you know?

Ireland is now widely known as the Emerald Isle, but did you ever wonder where the phrase actually came from? It originally appeared in a poem called Erin published in 1800 by William Drennan: “Nor one feeling of vengeance presume to defile / The Curse of the men from the Emerald Isle.” Drennan is buried at the Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast dsadas.