Where should I go in Ireland?

Question

I love learning about Ireland and I cant wait to take a trip there, but I don't want to just go somewhere typical that sees a lot of tourists. I want to go to a place that is beautiful, safe and not crowded, where I can just be and imagine what it's like to live there.

Answer 1

If you want to avoid crowds skip Dublin(though I wouldn't - it's a great city). My very favorite spot is Glendalough. I don;t know that I've been to a more beautiful place in my life. But really anywhere you go is going to be beautiful. If you really want to be as alone as possible try Connemara. I haven't been but am planning on it the next trip and I think you will find quite a bit of isolation from the tourist if that's what your looking for.

Answer 2

If it were me I would head to the nearest pub for a pint of Guinness!  Okay, maybe more than a pint!

Answer 3

Without doubt go to Galway - it has something for everyone.

A beautiful, yet small city, with plenty of nightlife, shopping,festivals, art, performances etc. The people are the best craic.

Then there is the rest of the surrounding area which is spectacular. it is located on the atlantic, has many mountain rnages, Gaeltacht areas (Irish language) speaking areas, as well as other authentic Irish attractions that aren't hyped up for tourists.

If you do go there, go in mid summer, end of July if possible, when the arts festival and the Galway races are on, because the place is just buzzing

Galway is well worth a visit, to see what the best of Irteland had to offer

PS i'm not from Galway! but just love the place

Answer 4

Somewhere on the west coast is your best option then; Counties Galway, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Clare or Kerry would be a good start.

Like a previous poster said def go to Galway city for a day or two, then Clifden a small town approx 1.5hours away in Connemara.  After that visit Westport and isolated Achill Island.  That should take most of a week.  Then head north to Sligo and Donegal.