Ireland counties?

Question

i am visiting ireland soon fo about 2 weeks and wanted to know which counties are worth vising.i am interested in seeing the beautiful countryside of the country .also tell me if you have traveled there or you are a resident of ireland ..

Answer 1

Eire counties - try these websites: -

http://www.spirited-ireland.net/map/_cou...

http://www.joycesireland.co.uk/pics-map....

http://www.lookaroundireland.com/mapofco...

There is plenty of beautiful countryside in Ireland.

Answer 2

Everywhere along the west of the country. Though the further northwest you go the worse the roads get and the harder places get to find. I'd stick to Cork and Kerry because they are very easy to get around and are very tourist friendly. If you are staying in the eastern part of the country then Wicklow offers the best as far as scenery is concerned and is highly accessable from a tourist's point of view as far as buses, hotels, guesthouses etc. are concerned. That's it basicly. Stay out of the centre of the country because the closer you get to the centre of Ireland the more bland and boring everything gets. Trust me I'm from there.

Answer 3

You have got to visit our capital city Dublin and why not take in the capital of Ulster Belfast.You know the Titanic was built here at the Harland and Wolf ship yard.Visit the Giants Cause Way on the Antrim Coast.No visitor to Ireland should miss Galway and Connamara.Also the Aran Islands are worth a visit.In Co Meath go to Newgrange and visit the Megalithic passage Tomb it is truely amazing.Irish people are open and friendly and love their country.You will be sure of a warm welcome i hope you enjoy your visit.

Answer 4

The coastal counties in the west:

Donegal - Slieve League (Europe's tallest Sea Cliffs)

Sligo - Ben Bulben

Mayo - Clew Bay

Galway - Aran Islands

Clare - Cliffs of Moher

Kerry - Ring of Kerry

these counties have beautiful coasts and each have interesting sites

County Roscommon has beautiful countryside, from Lough Key Forrest park in the north of the county through the plains of farm country through the centre.  On the east coast of the county is the longest stretch of the River Shannon (longest river in Ireland and Britain) and Lough Ree.

My advice would be start in donegal go south to sligo, then head to Roscommon and drive through there are many historical sites in the county, then drive to Mayo which also has beautiful countryside and then go through Galway Clare Kerry and that should eat up most of the two weeks.

I'm from Ireland and have organised trips for foreign students in my old college.

Answer 5

go to glengarriff near bantry bay in cork !!!!!!!! and take a drive over the mountains . you wont be disappointed!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Any of the touristy places are worth visiting, but they are quite expensive. I can't improve on anyone else's answer, but I will add this: bring lots of money, and a Visa card.

Answer 7

I am a resident here in the Republic of Ireland.  I have given you a few ideas.  Hope you enjoy your stay.  Good Luck.

Our Lady's Shrine Knock, is one of the great Marian shrines of the world, attracting over 1,500,000 visitors annually. It is an oasis of peace, tranquillity and deep spirituality where many who come to see, remain to pray and find reconciliation. On 30 September 1979, His Holiness Pope John Paul II came as a pilgrim to Knock Shrine, the goal of his journey to Ireland. Knock is the scene of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John on 21 August 1879, witnessed by fifteen local people. Ever since it is a place of devotion and pilgrimage. Numerous miracles have been recorded at Knock. Private pilgrimages take place all year, with a special programme of ceremonies and devotions from April to October each yer. The focal point of the Shrine is the gable of the apparition, on the west wall of the Church of St. John the Baptist, and the Shrine Oratory. Nearby is the asilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland (1976), the largest church in Ireland with accommodation for up to 20,000. The beautiful landscaped site has hostels for the sick, two rest-houses for invalids, and the Chapel of Reconciliation.

Crag Cave

Castleisland

Kerry.

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Welcome

A visit to the Cave will delight and enthrall all ages and our friendly guides will be pleased to explain the origins of the Cave, describe its many beautiful formations and introduce visitors to a world older than mankind.

Tropical Butterfly Centre

Connemara

Galway.

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Location

Located 30 miles west of Galway City and 2 miles from Rossaveal Harbour, on the R343.

Located in the heart of Connemara, Seawinds Nurseries and Tropical Butterfly Centre offers a unique experience in family entertainment, regardless of weather.

Set amid the lush splendour of a tropical enclosure, you can see hundreds of free flying exotic Butterflies in their natural environment. Educational Tours, Coaches, and Guided Tours available through Irish, English, French and German, by prior arrangement.

Mayo Archaeological And Sightseeing Tours

Kiltimagh

Mayo

Mayo.

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TOUR A Leaving from Kiltimagh will travel to North Mayo area passing through Cill Aodain (home of Raftery the Poet) and stopping at - Fort in Carrowkeel - Monastic site in Bohola - Ballylahan Castle - Foxford Town - Mount Falcon Castle - House - Ballina Town - Moyne Town - Killala Round Tower and Town - Brestagh Ogham Stone - Kilcummin Beach (Landing Place of French forces in 1798) - Downpatrick Head - Promontory Fort and Swallow Holes - Return to Kiltimagh TOUR B Leaving from Kiltimagh will travel to the West Mayo area. Places of interest include: - Children's Burinal Ground - Balla Monastic Site and Round Tower - Castlebar Town - Sheeaun Hill and Burial Mound - Westport Town and Quay - Stone Alignments in Deerpark - Croagh Patrick - Murrisk Abbey - Lousiburgh Town - Kileen Church - Clapper Bridge - Ringfort and Standing Stone - Tallaghbawn Strand - Return to Kiltimagh TOUR C Leaving from Kiltimagh will travel to the South Mayo area and places of interest will include - Mayo Abbey Monastery - Claremorris Town - Castlemagarrett House and Estate - Castlereagh Motte and Bailey - Michael Davitt Assembly Field in Irishtown (Land League Founder) - Dunmacreena Castle (Home of the Blake Family) - Cloonagashel Castle - Kilkeeran Church and Graveyard - The Frenchill Monument - Return to Kiltimagh Not all sites on the route will be visited; these will have to be viewed from the Bus. In your own interest boots and rain gear should be brought along. Packed lunches should be brought but if enough people wish a quick stop for lunch may be had. All tours leave from Kiltimagh but the tour can be terminated anywhere on the way back to Kiltimagh.

A Cruise on the River Corrib

Galway City

Galway.

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Corrib Tours offer a luxury cruise from Old Steamers Quay in Galway City up the river Corrib past the magnificent salmon Weir Bridge under the shadow of Galway Cathedral along the old Clifden Railway line on to the scenic and tranquil setting of Lough Corrib. The 'Corrib Princess' is a luxury river cruiser with a capacity to carry 157 passengers on two decks. The main lounge has seating for over 80 passengers.

There is a full bar on board in addition to tea and cofee service. There is also sundeck seating for over 70 passengers offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Passengers are treated to a commentary which covers all major points of interest and includes many historical and interesting anecdotes associated with the river and the lake.

Guided Walking Tours

Adare

Limerick.

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During this daily 30 minute guided tour of Adare your guide will show you the wealth of history which has created the town, so such as the 14th Century DoveCot or Columberium. Bikes are available for hire afterwards should you want to explore further yourself.

Sky Road Clifden

Clifden

Galway.

Known locally as - The Ring of Clifden -, this road rises to a height of 500 feet above sea level. At the top of the Sky Road is a carpark where the most beautiful views can be seen and photographs taken. It offers majestic views of the town. There is a breathtaking views of the sea and one might be fortunate enough to see some dolphins.

Exploris Aquarium

The Rope Walk

Castle Street

Portaferry

Down.

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Located in Portaferry, Co. Down. Follow directions.

One of Europe's finest aquaria, Exploris presents the wonders of the Irish Sea, from 6ft long conger eels to ponderous octopus. Experience the frenzy at feeding times: There may be a tank being fed during your visit to Exploris.. ask Reception staff for more details. The Touch Tanks: Stroke a friendly ray, feel the suction power of a spiny starfish or find out how prickly a sea urchin is. Due to popular demand, there are extra Touch Tanks now in use.

Discover the secrets of the new Marine Discovery Lab: Ever changing developments behind the scenes at Exploris, from delicate fish embryos moving in their egg sacs, to the microscopic world unveiled by the video microscope. Open Sea Tank: Gaze into the deep and mysterious waters, where sharks circle and rays sweep majestically past as you sit in a cave beneath the huge Open Sea Tank, one of the largest in the United Kingdom.

Fota Wildlife Park

Carrigtwohill

Cork.

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A trip to Fota Wildlife Park is thoroughly enjoyable whilst being educational too! Spread out over 70 acres of vast countryside, you can see over 70 different types of species that thrive on its free-range environment.

Conservation of these species is Fota’s main aim and to do this they ensure that the animals are fed a very special diet that suit’s their needs. They also close the park in the evenings to make sure that the animals have quiet time.

There is something for all the family at Fota! For the kids there are a variety of free playgrounds and special kid days are held throughout the year! For everyone else there are guided tours of the park, restaurants, designated picnic areas and shops! Not forgetting the budding zoologist among you, there are a number of education programmes running for you to partake in!

Fota Wildlife Park, just 10 miles from Cork on the Cobh road, is among the most modern wildlife parks in Europe.

Diversity & Variety: A rare opportuntiy to see how plants and animals live in communities in the wild. Watch the camouflage specialists such as the flatfish and the angler fish disappear against the background. Look at the amazing burrows that prawns have dug for themselves. Enjoy the sheer beauty of these dynamic displays, form multi-coloured wrasse to prehistoric wolf fish.

Returning to the wild: Every year Exploris rehabilitates sick or abandoned grey and common seal pups. We have also returned, to the wild, turtles blown off course in storms.

Answer 8

County Antrim*

County Armagh*

County Carlow

County Cavan

County Clare

County Cork

County Donegal

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown

County Down*

County Fingal

County Fermanagh*

County Galway

County Kerry

County Kildare

County Kilkenny

County Laois

County Leitrim

County Limerick

County Londonderry*

County Longford

County Louth

County Mayo

County Meath

County Monaghan

County Offaly

County Roscommon

County Sligo

South Dublin

North Tipperary

South Tipperary

County Tyrone*

County Waterford

County Westmeath

County Wexford

County Wicklow

Those counties marked with an asterisk are in Northern Ireland The rest are in the republic.If i were you id go to a place in either leinster or connaght provinces.But thats just me.Munster has a beutiful countryside.(ulster the fourth province is in northern ireland).Its been forever since ive been to ireland.Im mostley irish.

Answer 9

West coast is great. Kerry, Clare, Galway, Sligo and Donegal. Dublin is expensive and like all cities. I am a resident there. On the East side I would visit Wicklow and Wexford has excellent beaches.

Answer 10

Im from Tipperary in Ireland and would recommend West Cork and Kerry its beautiful there and loads to do, take a trip to Bunratty Castle and Foto Island etc. Beautiful beaches and scenery also around Kerry

Answer 11

I'm Irish, I'm from Wexford and live in Dublin now. I'd recommend looking at the West certainly, Galway city, and the Connemara region of Galway county - very green, old stone walls, it's beautiful. Also try the Burren area of Co. Clare, it's a very rare limestone region and has many rare flowers. It's unusual, and well worth a look. In Dublin, try the Guinness brewery, the Book of Kells in Trinity College in the city centre, and Temple Bar for a touristy area with cobblestones and many pubs. Enjoy your stay, and bring LOADS of money. It's very expensive!

Answer 12

West Cork & Kerry are beautiful; the Ring of Kerry can seem a little too tourist infested but is still worth a visit. Otherwise, head up the west coast to Galway.

Loveley place, lovely people & I have visited many times.