Ireland has many names and is associated with many things. Horse riding is one of them. Some call it ‘the land of the horse’ for Ireland has several spectacular riding breaks. There are all kinds of routes and tracks where you can enjoy a lovely horse ride. You can choose from cross-country tracks, beach rides, post treks and others which might challenge your horse riding skills. There are numerous horse racing events which you can attend and there also possible to visit horse breeding com... [ read more ]
Into the Atlantic Ocean, there is Dingle Peninsula, which stretches 30 miles from Ireland's south-west coast. Dingle peninsula has something incredible to offer to each visitor. Along with other things: walking routes for all abilities, sandy beaches safe for swimming, a prosperous Irish language society, excellent dining, a rich musical tradition, sea angling, colorful palette of arts, film festivals, artistic crafts persons and so on. The tourism in Dingle Peninsula it’s managed by marketi... [ read more ]
The Aran Islands are a group of three islands which take place at the mouth of Galway Bay. It involves three islands: Inishmore, the largest, known as Aranmore, Inishmaan, the second-largest and Inisheer, the smallest. It is approximately 14 km long and 3.8 km wide. Inishmore is a tourist paradise where you can feel the calmness and listen to the silence. Aran has a plenty of wildlife and you can find almost 437 varieties of wild flowers. In this beautiful island everything is possible: biking... [ read more ]
Probably there is no one that never heard about Braveheart. And probably every person who saw the film was emotionally affected by this amazing movie. I am sure everybody knows the story but who noticed those beautiful sceneries? I was impressed! Some parts of the film was shot in Ireland, especially in Dublin city. Tom Sanders, the production designer, does a perfect job when dressed up the Irish castles. He insured authentic backdrops for the scenes filming there.The English town of ‘Y... [ read more ]
The charm of the Emerald Isle lies not only in its picture perfect villages and towns, or in its bustling cities, but also in its stunning natural beauty. There are few places on the planet where the countryside is easier to reach, easier to explore or closer to the hearts of people. The lush beauty of Ireland is the prefect setting for hikes and walks, and of course, horse rides. If you like horses, then galloping though a meadow, down the side of a hill or on a verdant field is a must-tr... [ read more ]
You'll never have to fear being thirsty in Ireland (since a pub is never too far off), and you'll never stay dry too long either, because the weather is notoriously capricious, and because rivers, lakes and seashores are also a pretty common part of the landscape. But the good part is that water is a source of fun in Ireland, when it doesn't come from the sky. The sea and the lakes are fun to visit and splash around in when the weather is warm, while the rest of the time you can do the next ... [ read more ]
Ireland has its fair share of unique and unusual places, but nothing is more out of the ordinary as Donegal, the northernmost area of the country. Donegal, or "Dún na nGall" in Irish, means the Fort of the Foreigners, but older Irish speakers usually refer to it by a much older name: Tír Chonaill, the land of Conal. Another, perhaps more fitting name is the forgotten country, as many of the inhabitants call it, because Donegal seems to be cut of from the country, and sometimes seems to ha... [ read more ]
Traveling alone is never easy, but almost always rewarding. You might feel lonely, even bored sometimes and there's no one to help you out when you're in pinch, but on the other hand it is a great way to learn that you can rely on yourself and to build not only character, but also new friendships. And if you're going to travel solo, then Ireland is not a bad choice. The country is beautiful and you will never find yourself without something to do or visit, and it is also quite a safe place i... [ read more ]
For quite some time, Ireland has had a reputation for being quite expensive compared to other European countries, but nowadays it is becoming increasingly affordable when it comes to accommodation and transport, especially flights. But getting to Ireland and finding a cheap place to sleep would not normally guarantee that you can escape spending money, because many of the interesting attractions (museums and such) have an entry fee. However, there are tons of great sights in Ireland that are... [ read more ]
A country that is as naturally beautiful as Ireland has bound to have some equally amazing walks. It's no wonder that people who like outdoor activities find this country so appealing. The gentle landscape of Ireland, without any impossible altitudes or much too deep valleys allows people to simply walk and admire the landscape without the need of hiking gear oexcessive effort. One of the best ways to see the natural wonders of Ireland, from well known sights to beautiful spots that don't ev... [ read more ]
