The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in ireland"
Named by 4 of 81. DublinKnown for theatre, live music and hundreds of pubs.Walkable, with pubs, museums and literary history. Worth a couple of days.Best time to visit Dublin
Named by 4 of 82. Cliffs of MoherPopular for their prominence, easy access and good hiking trails.The cliffs face west, so sunset gives the best light and fewer tour-bus crowds.
Named by 3 of 83. KilkennyA small city with a castle, a medieval core and many festivals.Recommended for history and castles.
Named by 3 of 84. Wild Atlantic WayCalled the ultimate Ireland road trip, from Donegal to Kinsale.The route mostly follows small coastal roads.
Named by 3 of 85. Dingle PeninsulaCoastal views, old beehive huts and modern gin distilleries.A town for a cookery class and food experiences.
Named by 3 of 86. Ring of KerryMountain passes, lakes and a slower pace, paired with Killarney.Listed among the top tourist spots on the island.
Named by 2 of 87. GalwayA university city with a lively feel, and a good place for food.The west coast around Galway offers wild landscapes and small-town charm.Named by 2 of 88. BelfastHome to a Titanic museum and a base for day trips to the Antrim Coast.Noted for food, traditional pubs and Titanic history.
Named by 2 of 89. DonegalThe pick for a rugged and remote trip.Slieve League here has some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Named by 2 of 810. ConnemaraPart of the wild west coast landscapes.Known for foraging seaweed in the wilderness.
Named by 2 of 811. Giant's CausewayRows of hexagonal stacked rocks lead into the sea.Counted among the spectacular major sights.12. CorkA university town with a lively pub scene and an English Market.
13. KinsaleA colorful town with plenty of seafood restaurants.
14. CarlingfordA short trip north of Dublin, with a ruined castle and a colorful village.
15. LimerickCalled one of the most underrated cities in Ireland, with a castle by the river.
16. KillarneyPaired with the Ring of Kerry for mountain scenery and lakes.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name April to May and September as the best time to visit Ireland.
Questions people ask
- Where is a good place in Ireland to visit?
- Most visitors start with Dublin, then head west to Galway, Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher, or to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.
