Dublin
Dublin is the capital and main port of the country. There are no dizzying skyscrapers, world financial exchanges and three-level road junctions, where the life of all modern capitals rushes by. On the contrary, life in Dublin is measured and quiet. Only a couple of times a year the city explodes during the noisy celebrations of St. Patrick’s and Bloom’s Days. Dublin is a city with a rich background, here you can touch history with your hands.
Galway
Galway is a harbor town that grew out of the Dún Bhun na Gaillimh Fort on the west coast of the country. It has a festival ethos, with events celebrating theater, poetry and old-time music every year. But the Oyster Festival and the Galway Horse Race are particularly popular.
Limerick
In the center of the most picturesque province of South Munster, in the green hills of the rocky Atlantic coast, Limerick is a university town with a special medieval charm. It is known for its colorful Gregorian architecture, massive fortifications and active nightlife. Local clubs and bars regularly host discos, stand-up and poetry nights.
Cork
Cork is one of Ireland’s largest cities, located on the southwest coast. It is austere and pedantic by day and rowdy by night. The free and reckless will be interested in visiting the numerous bars on St. Patrick’s Street, and tourists with children – Fota Wildlife Park. There are few outstanding historical buildings in the city itself, among the worthy ones are the neo-Gothic St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Finbarr’s Cathedral.
Killarney
The town of Killarney in County Kerry began to capitalize on tourism in the 18th century, when the rest of Ireland was not even aware of such an opportunity. The infrastructure of the city is as comfortable as possible for tourists, and there is a lot to see: neo-Gothic St. Mary’s Cathedral, a Flemish-style altar in Macross Abbey, hiking trails in the National Park, Torc Falls and Ross Castle. We suggest sampling delicious seafood dishes at local eateries and checking out the music pubs, which are renowned for the best renditions of folk songs in the whole country. Then take a mini-vacation along the Ring of Kerry, a scenic route along the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula with the best views of the Atlantic coastline.
Waterford
In the mid-tenth century, red-bearded Vikings founded Waterford in the south of Ireland. The fortress walls of the old center, Reginald’s Tower, the Treasure Museum – every corner of the city holds secrets and legends of the rugged people who once inhabited it. After a stroll through Waterford’s cobblestone streets and shady park alleys, be sure to stop by the T&H Dolan’s pub, which has been serving excellent beer and whiskey for over 300 years. But don’t get carried away with the alcohol, as there are plenty of fantastic places to visit around Waterford too. Be sure to visit Sion Hill House & Gardens, the authentic fishing village of Dunmore East and the Blue Flag beaches of Ardmore.