Things to Do in Ireland
Tours, activities, famous sights, quieter detours, and local experiences worth building into your Ireland trip.
Best Day Trips from Cork (2026): Kinsale, Ring of Kerry & More
The best day trips from Cork for first-time visitors, including Kinsale, Cobh, Blarney, West Cork, and realistic driving advice.
7 min readCliffs of Moher Cruise
Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from the Atlantic instead of the clifftop: the boat trip, what you see, and how to book it from Doolin.
9 min readComplete Guide to the Cliffs of Moher
A complete guide to the Cliffs of Moher: tickets, the visitor experience, the walks either side, and the times of day worth targeting.
9 min read12 Best Day Trips from Dublin
Twelve day trips from Dublin worth leaving the city for, with how long each takes and whether you need a car to do it.
7 min read5 Day Trips from Galway (2026)
Five day trips from Galway: the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, Connemara and the Aran Islands, with how to book each one.
7 min readHow to Get Doolin Ferry to Inishmore (Inis Mór) on the Aran Islands
Getting the Doolin ferry to Inis Mor: the operators, the crossing, and how to combine it with the Cliffs of Moher cruise.
7 min readDún Aonghasa | Inishmore, Aran Islands
Dun Aonghasa on Inis Mor: the fort on the cliff edge, how to reach it from the pier, and how long the walk really takes.
7 min readBike Trip on Inishmore on the Aran Islands
Cycling Inis Mor, the largest Aran Island: hiring a bike at the pier, the route round, and how much of a day it takes.
5 min readComplete Guide to the Céide Fields, County Mayo (Ancient Site)
Visitor guide to the Ceide Fields in County Mayo, with what to see, why the site matters, opening details, nearby stops, and travel tips.
6 min readComplete Guide to Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Gardens for 2026
Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian walled garden in Connemara: tickets, how long to allow, and the walk most visitors skip.
6 min readComplete Guide to Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland
Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland: how to get there, what to see on the headland, and when the light is best.
6 min read15 Best Things to Do in Dublin (by a local)
Fifteen things to do in Dublin, chosen by someone who moved there in the late 1990s and watched the city change around him.
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