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Experience Ireland

Families and children

Family Fun in Ireland

Discover a world of value-packed adventure, festivals and fun for all the family in Ireland
Icons of Ireland
Icons of Ireland
Steeped in history, natural beauty and boasting breathtaking vistas, Ireland’s icons welcome you to explore a little more.
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
Festivals and Events
Festivals and Events
From food, arts, and music the Irish people definitely know how to celebrate, well, pretty much everything!
The West Coast
The West Coast
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.
Lakeland Regions

Lakelands Experience

Visit one of Ireland’s most peaceful and relaxing areas, where the pace of life is slow and friendly.
Car Touring

Car Touring

Take to the open road with an exhilarating drive through Ireland. Is there any better way to see a country than at your own, leisurely pace?
Route planners
Route Planners
Create your own unique journey around the wonderful wilds of Ireland with a trip of a lifetime you’ll never forget.
Music and Dance
Music & dance
Turn up the decibels with passion-fuelled music festivals in a land where music is part of the culture
Historical Ireland

Historical Ireland

Delve into Ireland’s compelling history with prehistoric monuments and awesome castles
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Everything you ever wanted to know about St. Patrick (and more) …
The perfect partnership
The perfect partnership
Turn your trip to Ireland into a holiday of a lifetime with a little help from Town and Country Homes and Irish Farmhouse Holidays
Backpacking

Literary Dublin

Immerse yourself in Dublin’s rich literary traditions.
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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.