Ireland Guide

Ireland is rightly one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. With a majestic countryside and vibrant modern cities full of culture and life, Ireland really is a dream destination.

Travel in Ireland

Rail services in Ireland are run by Iarnród Eireann and express trains run between the main cities. There are two classes of accommodation, with restaurant and buffet cars on some trains. Children under five travel for free. Cheaper prices can be found by booking trains in advance.

Pretty cottages dot the Irish countryside

Ireland really is a dream destination!

Things to see and do

For literary enthusiasts an unmissable destination is the Dublin Writers Museum where Dublin's literary celebrities from the past three hundred years are brought to life through their books, letters, portraits and personal items. Discover the inner thoughts and secret motivations of some of the world's most famous and influential writers.

Dublin also has great shopping opportunities, including the world famous Grafton Street with its wide range of designer shops - though unfortunately for most of us, these come at designer prices.

Throughout the country, there is trout and salmon fishing for anglers. Canals, rivers and larger lakes can be explored from the banks or from hired boats. You are never more than 80 miles from the sea and a coastline offering golden, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, hidden harbours and bays. The Irish countryside is also famous its winding roads and pretty cottages. Getting lost in the Irish countryside can truly be a pleasurable experience!

A guide on Ireland can't be complete without a mention of the Guinness factory, famous for being the spiritual home of Ireland's most famous drink. You can even learn how to pour your own Guinness at the end of the tour!