Dublin, Ireland - Dublin, Ireland 21 days trip

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204. Other popular landmarks and monuments include the Mansion House, the Anna Livia monument, the Molly Malone statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street near Mountjoy Square, The Custom House, and Áras an Uachtaráin. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.

Kilkenny is a city located in south-east part of Ireland and the county town of the eponymous County Kilkenny. It is built on both banks of the River Nore in the province of Leinster. Kilkenny is regarded for its culture with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. Annual events include Kilkenny Art Festival, the Cat Laughs comedy festival and music at the Rhythm and Roots festival and the Source concert. It is a popular base to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.

The only town on the Dingle Peninsula, Dinglesits on the Atlantic coast. In Ireland the town was developed as a port following the Norman invasion of Ireland. The Dingle Peninsula was the scene of much of the military activity of 1579–80. On 17 July 1579 James FitzMaurice FitzGerald brought a small fleet of ships to Dingle. He made landfall, launching the Second Desmond Rebellion. sites in Dingle include St. Mary's church, which was a neo-Gothic church built to designs by J. J. McCarthy. Since 1984 a common bottlenose dolphin has frequented the Dingle harbour area. He has been given the name Fungie. He regularly shows up when tour boats go out to meet him.

A popular resort town boasting beautiful beaches, as well as several historic and natural attractions.

Perched over an enclave off the Bantry Bay, this small village is favored by nature-lovers for its abundance of nearby natural attractions.

Inhabited since the Vikings, this seaside town boasts interesting history sites, as well as great surfing opportunities.

Home to a wealth of ancient monuments, this town attracts history buffs as well as Irish culture enthusiasts from all over.

Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every November, Galway hosts the Tulca Festival of Visual Arts as well as numerous festivals. Lynch's Castle on Shop Street is probably the finest medieval town house in Ireland. The Church of Ireland St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is the largest medieval church still in everyday use in Ireland.

Inhabited since the Vikings, this seaside town boasts interesting history sites, as well as great surfing opportunities.

One of Ireland's pleasanter towns is surrounded with lush landscape, good beaches, and is in close proximity to many natural attractions.

A great starting point for your exploration of Connemara, this 19C little town also boasts a few historic landmarks.

A popular resort town boasting beautiful beaches, as well as several historic and natural attractions.

Westport is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. It is at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean on the west coast of Ireland. The town centre was designed by James Wyatt in 1780, in the Georgian architectural style and is one of only a few planned towns in the country. It was the home of the pirate chief Grace O'Malley in the mid-to-late 16th century. in 2012 it also won the Best Place to Live in Ireland competition run by The Irish Times. Visitors visit Westport for several reasons: the scenery; the pubs and restaurants in the town; blue flag beaches; and Croagh Patrick. its hotels and guest houses, make it a base for holidaymakers to tour the region.

A great starting point for your exploration of Connemara, this 19C little town also boasts a few historic landmarks.

Inhabited since the Vikings, this seaside town boasts interesting history sites, as well as great surfing opportunities.

Founded in the 14C, Ballina is known for its wealth of old architecture, dating almost as far back as the town itself.

Sligo is the county town of County Sligo, Ireland. Sligo was formerly a major commercial port on the west coast of Ireland, and is now a major economic, educational, administrative and cultural centre of Ireland's Border Region The town is also an important tourist destination, owing mainly to the renowned natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and its literary and cultural associations. Sligo hosts many festivals throughout the year including Sligo Live occurring every October, The Sligo Summer Festival which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Sligo town and The Fleadh Cheoil which the town hosted in three consecutive years (1989, 1990 & 1991) and will host again in 2014 & 2015.

One of Ireland's pleasanter towns is surrounded with lush landscape, good beaches, and is in close proximity to many natural attractions.

Known as one of the best surf towns in the world, this seaside town is favored for its beautiful beach since the 18C.

Founded in the 14C, Ballina is known for its wealth of old architecture, dating almost as far back as the town itself.

Attractions in the town include "The Coastal Zone" Waterworld swimming complex, and, two golf courses. There are two long sandy beaches in the town. A 13 ft high bronze sculpture, inspired by the sails of local traditional boats, is located at East Strand. The White House department store is a well-known icon for many visitors. It has been on site for over 120 years. Portrush is home to one of Northern Ireland's best known and biggest nightclubs. Portrush is also home to Barry's Amusements, the largest amusement park in Northern Ireland. The Skerries, a collection of rocks located just off the coast, are an important habitat for several species, some unique to Northern Ireland.

As the religious capital of Ireland, Armagh is also the seat of the Archbishop of Armagh and home of two St. Patrick cathedrals.

The architectural style of Belfast's buildings range from Edwardian to modern. The Royal Courts of Justice in Chichester Street are home to Northern Ireland's Supreme Court. Many of Belfast's oldest buildings are found in the Cathedral Quarter area. The Harland and Wolff shipyard has two of the largest dry docks in Europe. Belfast has several other venues for performing arts. Belfast is surrounded by mountains that create a micro-climate conducive to horticulture. From the Victorian Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city to the heights of Cave Hill Country Park, the great expanse of Lagan Valley Regional Park to Colin Glen, Belfast contains an abundance of parkland and forest parks.

As the religious capital of Ireland, Armagh is also the seat of the Archbishop of Armagh and home of two St. Patrick cathedrals.

Set on the north shore, this lovely seaside resort boasts three beaches, great nightlife, and proximity to great natural attractions.