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Take your car to Ireland Book Now Guinness StorehouseThe Guinness Storehouse located in the heart of the St James’s Gate Brewery – the Home of Guinness since 1759 - is Ireland’s number one International Visitor Attraction unfolding its tale of brewing and brand history stretching over 250 years and across seven floors shaped around a giant pint. The highlight for many visitors is the Gravity Bar, symbolically the ‘Head of the Pint”, where visitors can enjoy unparalleled panoramic views of Dubli...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now HowthCentered around a beautiful harbour, Howth - historically a fishing village - is one of Dublin’s most scenic villages. Howth is a haven for foodies with fresh seafood and traditional fish and chips in most restaurants. For those looking to do something different during a city-break, the combination of Howth Head, the harbour and the peninsula makes the village a one-stop shop for outdoor adventure activities within half an hour of Dublin city centre. Malah...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now TRADITIONAL IRISH PUB Traditional Irish food – coddle and brown bread, bacon and cabbage, cockles and mussels and fish and chips - is being reinvented by Dublin’s chefs to bring these warming dishes upmarket and up to date for 21st century food lovers. Using high-grade ingredients and incorporating new techniques the dishes are getting an unmistakably modern twist while staying true to the humble heritage of the simple ingredients. TEMPLE BAR FOOD MARKET (STREE...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now NATIONAL MUSEUM DUBLINJourney back in time to 7000BC and discover Ireland’s fascinating history through an enchanting collection of artefacts, treasures and art. Feast your eyes on the finest collection of prehistoric gold artefacts in Europe and learn about the enlightened Celts who enjoyed a progressive egalitarian society. Don’t miss the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition, featuring perfectly preserved bog bodies with haunting facial expressions frozen in tim...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now DAY 1 Kenmare to Bantry: 165km (120 miles)Bid Kenmare goodbye and venture towards the Beera Pennisula, one of the wildest features of the Wild Atlantic Way. Plunging cliffs and soaring jagged hills dot this rugged landscape which is home to wiley locals who live in colourful houses. Explore the Allihies Copper Mine Museum before travelling on to Dursey island, a peculiar attraction that boasts Ireland’s only cable car. A perfect picnic spot, the island is easil...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now Bram Stoker FestivalInspired by the heritage of Dublin-born Gothic author Bram Stoker and his notorious novel Dracula, Dublin's Dark Side comes alive at the Bram Stoker Festival. Join in as the festival infiltrates the very crevices of the city, awakening the dormant gothic that sleeps in the heart of Dublin with a devilish mixture of family fun, adventurous arts, major installations, literature, drama and the unexpected. This spooktacular festival has plenty t...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now DAY 1 Loop Head to Tralee: 167km (103 miles)Voted “The Best Place to Holiday in Ireland” by Irish Times readers, Loop Head has so much to offer. On a good day at the lighthouse you can see from the Blasket Islands in County Kerry to the Twelve Bens in Connemara. By night, it’s a magical, unforgettable experience. Meet the local dolphins with Dolphinwatch and uncover the fascinating story behind the “Little Ark” at Moneen Church before catching the ferry to Kerr...

Take your car to Ireland Book Now DAY 1 Donegal to Sligo town: 100km (62 miles)Set off from Donegal town and journey southbound to Mullaghmore with its spectacular headland walk, unspoiled beach and sleepy fishing harbour. Continue on to Yeat’s country and discover why the Nobel Laureate winning poet was inspired by this wildly beautiful landscape. Visit his grave at Drumcliff under the dramatic backdrop of Benbulben Mountain and hire a boat to relive his famous poem ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree...

Getting AroundEven if you’ve brought your car on the ferry to Dublin, you’ll probably end up using the extensive public transport network at some point during your stay. Locals and visitors alike use the train (DART,) the tram (the Luas,) and Dublin Bus to get most places within the city. Each has their own app with updated timetables, downloadable. from both Apple and Android app stores. This way, the city is navigable and accessible to even the most “directionally challenged” among us!Leap Ca...

Carrick-on-Shannon ItineraryCarrick-on-Shannon–Cora Droma Ruisc in Irish, or “the weir of the marshy ridge” is the county town of Leitrim and home to around 5,000 people. Historically, it served as the gateway to the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland and an important trade and transportation network. Travellers and traders once used this vibrant town for refuge and lodging to rest in the middle of their long journeys. And just like in days past, modern visitors will feel warmly welcom...