Ireland Vacations Ideas

Ireland Vacations Idea #1: Mount Usher Gardens, on the banks of River Vartry in County Wicklow, boast over 5,000 species of plants. Wandering paths guide you through this idyllic 20 acre garden. Craft shops, a book shop, restaurant and pottery workshop are on the grounds.

Ireland Vacations Idea #2: A favorite place to visit is Kilkenny "The Marble City" where you will find some well preserved medieval buildings such as Castle Kilkenny, Rothe House, and Saint Canices Cathedral. Dunmore Cave contains some million year old calcite formations and was the site of a Viking massacre in the year 928 A.D. Local activities include the traditional hurling, along with horseracing, golf, fishing, and many other sporting activities including excellent pub hopping.

Ireland Vacations Idea #3: Tour the Wall Murals in Belfast. These interesting wall murals have sprung up in both Protestant and Catholic areas and artistically express a wide range of styles and sentiments. There are themes on Nationalism, freedom from oppression, Para militaristic, and religion. The styles can be quirky, romantic and surreal. It's best to take guided tour during the daylight hours with Citybus or Belfast City Tours.

Ireland Vacations Idea #4: At Killarney Manor Banquet you can enjoy a 5-course meal served by waitresses in 19-century costumes. The evening includes a celebration of Irish music, song and dance. The affair is hosted by "The Lord and Lady of Killarney" in a historic building in the Old Irish manor house tradition.

Ireland Vacations Idea #5: The Cliffs of Moher rise up majestically some 700 feet out of the sea near in County Clare. They are truly a spectacular sight. At its height is a stone tower and excellent views across Galway Bay to the Aran Islands and the hills of Connerama.

Ireland Vacations Idea #6: Irish National Heritage Park, at Ferrycarrig, is 30 acres of outdoor exhibits showcasing thousands of years of Irish history. Re-creations of buildings, homesteads and burial mounds chronicle Irish life from a 7000 BC camp site to a 10th century monastery. Enjoyable and educational for the whole family.

Ireland Vacations Idea #7: The Rock of Cashel is a dramatic ancient stone fortification towering over the town of Cashel. Perched on top of a 200 foot high hill of limestone it consists of a round tower, cathedral, a 12th century chapel and other structures including a 15th century house which has been recently restored.

Ireland Vacations Idea #8: Experience the relaxed pace of life and traditional heritage of Irish rural life with a Farm Vacation. Approved by the Irish Tourist Board, Irish families open their homes and play host for a look at traditional local events and customs.