What is the best time and where is the best place to visit in Ireland?

Question

What is the best time and where is the best place to visit in Ireland?

Answer 1

It totally depends on what you're looking for. For seeing Ireland, as in the countryside and so on, the best weather is probably in May/June, and September. There are many beautiful sites to see in the South and West, particularly the Burren, the Ring of Kerry, and pretty much any of the South/West coast.

There are a lot of local festivals and so on that go on in towns at different times of the year. As a Corkman, the best one is probably the Jazz festival in the Bank holiday weekend at Halloween, usually the last weekend of October. Almost every bar in Cork city will have some sort of live music going on, not necessarily jazz, and the craic is mighty.

It is true Dublin is very expensive, but for a long weekend, it's manageable. For any longer, you'd probably have more fun for less money anywhere else. Galway is a good student type city, lots of artsy stuff too.

The North is really a nice place too - especially now everything's more settled. Belfast is a beautiful city. The Irish Tourism Board covers the whole island, and they have tons of info on stuff to see.

Answer 2

summer is the best time to visit.

here are some of the things to do

In Dublin(city)

1.viking splash tours dublin-its an exciting tour of the city.You go on borad a WW2 vehicle and let the costume guides tell you about the great sights .You then drive inton the Grand Canal Harbour to continue your tour by water.Don't worry,you won't get wet.departure points are 64-65 patrick street(close to St. Patricks Cathedral),St Stephen's Green North.tours are every 30 mins.you can buy tickets at departure points.there is 30% discounts off adult price for 10am tour only if booked at least one day in advance.

2.Trinity College i.e. the book of kells-visit the world famous 8th century illuminated manuscript which features the 4 Gospels.The Libary's Long Room is also spectacular as it is 200 feet in length.It houses 200,000 of irelands most important books.be prepared to queue but it goes fast.

3-Dublin Castle-It was built between 1204 and 1224 and was the seat of English rule and goverment untill 1922.It is used for state functions and is open to the puplic.

4.Ha'penny bridge-this is a well known and loved symbol of Dublin.It became known as the ha'penny bridge cos of the toll people used to be charged to walk across it.

5-Dublin Writers Museum-it displays collections of rare editions used by artists.

Killkenny

1.Kells-a tiny medival village in the Nore vally renowed of its beuty and authenticity.

2-Killkenny City-visit the lovely city and its castle.

Wicklow

1.Glendalough-the town has become one of the most visited sites fo wicklow.the 6 century manastic settlement is the most important of its kind in Ireland.Access to the site is free.

Meath

1.Newgrange-a lovely passage tomb that was made in the megalithic times.you have to go and see it if you are coming to ireland .also visit knowth and dowth.they are in the same place.

Cork

1.Cork city-the city is great for shopping.you can also go and see Shandon-north of the river lee,the shandon area represents corks eighteenth century status as the most important port in Europe dariy produts.

St Annes Shandon-this can be seen anywhere in the city.climb the tower for breathtaking views and take the opportunity to ring the churchh bells.

Cork City Gaol-its only a 30 mins walk from the city centre.an interactive tour takes you through teh prision.

Cobh(in cork)

1.The queenstown Story-2.5 million people sailed from cobh to america.the hertiage centre recalls this part of the history.

Blarney(in cork)

1.Blarney Castle-climb the castle and kiss the blarney stone which is said to give you the gift of the gab.

Kerry

1.the ring fo kerry-the 110-mile ring of kerry is famous for some of the most beutiful scenery in the world.you can drive around in a day.a would take a bus tour if i were you but choose a good one.

Clare

1.the cliffs of moher-they are without a doubt a spectaculr sight in the county.a 700ft drop of sheer cliff face of black shale and sandstone that together with the raging Atlantic below and the wheeling ,screaming birds in the sky provides one of the most hauting images found in ireland.be sure not to be blown of the edge!!Stay back form the side.

2.The Burren-this and area of unique natural beuty.miles of limestone slabls hide a myriad of undergroun rivers and lakes and above ground a huge varity of Artic,Alpine and Mediterranen plants can be found.DO NOT PICK ANY!!!!

3.Bunratty-go to the folk park and live the experience of how life was in ireland.local women bake bread and spin wool in the reconstruced farmsteads by open fires.go the Bunratty Castle-mediaeval banquets are one of the main attractions at the beutifully restored Bunratty Castle.BOTH ARE A MUST SEE!!!

Galway

1.Galway city-a lively spot people all over the globe come to this city.you have to visit this city.

2.Connemara-a vast area west of Galway City,has some of the most beutiful and dramatic scenery in ireland.It is a landscape of dry-stone walls,tiny fields and isilated framsteads

3.Arran Islands-3 islands make up the group know as the Aran Islands;inismore (the largest),Inismaan and Inissheer (the smallest of the 3)The islands are an examle of the sucessful preservation of a culture and language that has largely resisted the changes of the 20th century.

Ireland is a great country and there are loads more things to do.the above are just a few i could think of at the top of my head.I love ireland(and not just because i'm irish (and live in ireland)).i would suguest rent a car cos otherwise it will be impossible to see everything.

The best out fo the bunch are i.e. the most memorable :

viking splash tour

book of kells (line may be long but if you go to ireland it is one of those things you have to do)

Glendolaugh

Newgrange and knowth and dowth

blarney castle

ring of kerry(another must see)

the cliffs of moher

bunratty caslte

the burren

galway city

the arran islands

Answer 3

I've been to Ireland more than 5 times, and I would definitely say that June is the best time - long days and short nights.  Though all of Ireland is wonderful, the best places are the rural villages (ex:  west of Ireland), where it's most different from America.  Another neat place to go is Giant's Causeway.

Answer 4

Im dublin born and bred, and here's my advice- dont go to dublin. It is over priced,people are rude,polluted and full of non-nationals. If you want to see the real Ireland, Go south or west!

Answer 5

Anywhere in Ireland is beautiful to visit. Galway and the Ring of Kerry were my favorites. The small towns and villages also have a lot to offer and the people there just love Americans, god only knows why. It never gets really warm in Ireland, so if you want warmth and higher prices June to August is your time. Spring and Fall are less pricey and the weather hovers around 50-60 depending what part of the country you are in.

It's a beautiful country with some pretty wonderful people, I urge you to go anytime and enjoy.

Answer 6

County Kerry will live up to your expectations believe me. That is the nearer to your perspection of Ireland that you will get.

I am not even from there but I suggest you visit:

The Ring of Kerry.

Killarney Village

Valencia Island

Tralee

Ballyheigue and Ballybunion beaches

Dingle

Connors Pass.

Around late August to early September we have our best weather. Other then that it is just rain.

Take a day tour up to Dublin and shop around and meet the locals.