Ireland, Republic of

From spectacular landscapes to caves and waterways, Ireland has plenty of natural beauty. Ireland has many stunning sights including tall cliffs, beaches and an impressive coastline surrounded by the Atlantic and the Irish Sea on the east. Ireland is also a great place for biking, hiking and golfing.

Ireland’s capital and largest city, Dublin is a popular tourist destination with its brilliant pubs, quality shops and architecture. You can experience Dublin culture and history with its many monuments, castles, museums and art galleries.

Cork, the Irish Republic's second largest city, has plenty to keep you entertained in the day and has a lively pub scene at night. You can visit the Opera House and the Crawford Art Gallery in the day. Interesting sights in Cork include the Protestant St Finbarr's Cathedral, the 19th century Cork Jail, the City Hall, many breweries and chapels.

Famous for its festivals is the city of Galway on the river Corrib. Festivals of music, food and culture take place every summer and there are over fifty festivals a year. Galway has some gorgeous scenery with mountainous landscapes, cobblestone streets in its medieval town centre, and The Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra is definitely worth a look.

Other popular tourist destinations in Ireland include Waterford, Derry, Kilkenny, and the Burren.