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Steeped in history, natural beauty and boasting breathtaking vistas, Ireland’s icons welcome you to explore a little more.

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  Ireland’s Icons

  Thinking of Ireland conjures up beautiful images of ancient sites, lush countryside and majestic coastlines – images that become even more beautiful when you witness them for real. Whether you want to revel in the power of the Atlantic Ocean as it crashes against the dramatic landscapes or take some contemplative time out wandering amidst early Christian settlements, you’ll find that the island of Ireland has everything you’re looking for. Need more reasons to entice you to Ireland? Watch our video showing the Top 10 Reasons to Visit Ireland.

Cliffs of Moher

Marvel at the power of the Atlantic Ocean and the sheer beauty of these cliffs stretching along the County Clare coastline.

Giant’s Causeway

Walk in the footsteps of giants and experience the wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rock of Cashel

Take a gentle trek through the power base of the old Kings of Munster in Tipperary.

The Ring of Kerry

Iconic, stunning, breath-taking – and that’s just describing the photos you’ll take here

The Irish Pub

Pints, chat and stories to be told. Is there a better way to spend an evening than by a turf fire in an Irish Pub?

Connemara

Myth and legend, food and music – the rugged coastline and rolling hills of Connemara have it all

Titanic Belfast

The world’s largest Titanic experience will change how present and future generations learn about the great ship and its tragic end

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

This Bridge Over Lovely Water is another Giant gem of the Causeway Coast

Belfast Music and Festival City

Belfast is blasting at a higher volume these days. Time to listen up

Literary Dublin

We don’t say hello in Dublin, we say ‘What’s the story?’. Live the literary life in Ireland’s capitol.

Dublin City Break

Dublin City is full of tastes, sights and sounds to delight and excite all year round.

Castles

Countless castles dot our landscape, some in ruins, some restored, all fascinating.

What's on in the Lakelands Region

Carrick on Shannon Water Music Festival

25 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The week long Carrick-on-Shannon Water Music Festival features the Lakelands Gala Proms as one of its highlight events. Directed...

Hup! Festival and Connacht Fleadh Cheoil

30 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Hup! Festival is an exciting new, weeklong celebration of all that is good about traditional Irish music, song, dance and...

12th Annual Laois Walks Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

The 12th Annual Laois Walks Festival features 23 walks at 21 locations in woodlands, mountains, bogs, canals and minor roads.

Slieve Bloom Eco Walking Festival

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Explore the natural treasures of the landscape of the Slieve Blooms in the company of experienced local guides at the annual...

Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music Song and Dance

20 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

The Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance is a weeklong celebration of Leitrim's traditional culture...

Noel Duggan Memorial Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show

28 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

The Noel Duggan Memorial Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show will showcase cars, tractors, engines, motorcycles and items from a...

National Steam Rally

04 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

The National Steam Rally is the annual steam and vintage event in Ireland, with over 30 steam engines giving working...

Leitrim Sub-Aqua Club's Great Jamestown to Drumsna Swim and Finn

31 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

A great day's fun and sport on the water, this is the 6th annual Swim and Finn from Jamestown to Drumsna. Afterwards, there will...

Fun Fungus Forage at Fowley's Falls

14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

Come along for a mushroom forage along the Glenaniff River in Rossinver. Indulge your hunting skills and enjoy the extraordinary...

Green Door Weekend

20 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

Green-Door is run by Inspirational Homes. A festival of rural architecture, it takes place throughout the counties of Leitrim and...

National Ploughing Championships

24 Sep 2013 - 26 Sep 2013

The National Ploughing Championships (N.P.A) each year attracts an average of over 180,000 visitors over 3 days, 1,100 exhibition...

Slieve Bloom Storytelling Festival

09 Oct 2013 - 12 Oct 2013

The Slieve Blooms is a landscape of mountains, valleys, glens, waterfalls, ancient raths and Medieval castles, in the heart of...

The Hallowe'en Howls Comedy Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

Halloween Howls Comedy Festival descends on the midlands and offers something quite unique and special for the audience. Small...

Hunters Moon Festival

25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013

Tucked away on the northwest shores of the Shannon in the town of Carrick on Shannon, a unique, intimate and curious music, film...

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