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Attractions in Ireland

The finest attractions in Ireland at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.

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Culture & History

Cliffs of Moher
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Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most iconic natural landmarks, stretching for 14 kilometers along the Atlantic coast of County Clare.

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Giant's Causeway
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Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.

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Blarney Castle
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Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, famous for the Blarney Stone.

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The Burren
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The Burren

The Burren is a limestone karst landscape in County Clare known for its rocks, flowers, and archaeological remains.

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Connemara
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Connemara

Connemara is a wild western region known for moorland, mountains, and a strong Gaelic identity.

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Ring of Kerry
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Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry is a scenic coastal circuit around the Iveragh Peninsula in southwest Ireland.

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Kilkenny Castle
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Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle is a Norman castle and one of Ireland's most recognizable historic buildings.

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Newgrange
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Newgrange

Newgrange is a prehistoric passage tomb older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.

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Trinity College
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Trinity College

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's best-known university and home of the Book of Kells.

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Rock of Cashel
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Rock of Cashel

The Rock of Cashel is a dramatic medieval site on a limestone hill in Tipperary.

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Guinness Storehouse
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Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is Dublin's flagship tourist landmark and one of Ireland's most searched attractions.

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National Museum of Ireland
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National Museum of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin is a flagship cultural landmark for archaeology and Irish history.

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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St. Patrick's Cathedral

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The Spire
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The Spire

The Spire is Dublin's modern vertical landmark and one of the most recognizable city-center symbols in Ireland.

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Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle is a central landmark for Irish state history and a must-see in the city center.

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Long Room
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Long Room

The Long Room at Trinity College is one of Dublin's most iconic interior landmarks.

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Belfast City Hall
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Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall is an iconic civic building and a central landmark in Northern Ireland's capital.

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King John's Castle
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King John's Castle

King John's Castle is a flagship Norman landmark in Limerick.

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Dun Aonghasa
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Dun Aonghasa

Dun Aonghasa is a dramatic stone fort on Inis Mor.

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General Post Office
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General Post Office

The General Post Office (GPO) on O'Connell Street is a symbolic site in Irish history.

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Four Courts
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Four Courts

The Four Courts is the seat of the Irish Supreme Court in Dublin.

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Nature

Lough Derg
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Lough Derg

Lough Derg is a large Shannon lake that shapes the borders of several counties in western Ireland.

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Lough Corrib
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Lough Corrib

Lough Corrib is one of Ireland's largest lakes and a major freshwater tourism destination in the west.

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Croagh Patrick
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Croagh Patrick

Croagh Patrick is a famous pilgrimage mountain in County Mayo overlooking Clew Bay.

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Carrauntoohil
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Carrauntoohil

Carrauntoohil is Ireland's highest mountain and the flagship peak of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.

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River Boyne
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River Boyne

The River Boyne is one of Ireland's most historically loaded rivers and a key corridor through County Meath and beyond.

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River Shannon
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River Shannon

The River Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and one of the country's defining waterways.

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Achill Island
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Achill Island

Achill Island is Ireland's largest offshore island and a headline destination on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Lough Gill
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Lough Gill

Lough Gill is a scenic lake close to Sligo.

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Lough Mask
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Lough Mask

Lough Mask is a large lake in County Mayo.

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River Blackwater
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River Blackwater

The River Blackwater is a major Munster river with a broad scenic presence.

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Mweelrea
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Mweelrea

Mweelrea is one of the highest mountains in Connacht.

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Inishbofin
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Inishbofin

Inishbofin is a small island off the Galway and Connemara coast.

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River Liffey
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River Liffey

The River Liffey is Dublin's defining river.

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Ballycroy National Park
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Ballycroy National Park

Established in 1998, this park is located in the Erris region of County Mayo.

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Killarney National Park
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Killarney National Park

This park encompasses the three lakes of Killarney and the surrounding mountains.

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Avondale Forest
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Avondale Forest

Avondale Forest is a Wicklow woodland destination known for walking trails, tree cover, and the legacy of Charles Stewart Parnell.

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Golden Vale
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Golden Vale

Golden Vale is one of Ireland's best-known agricultural regions and a powerful keyword for Irish farming tourism.

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Kilmainham Gaol
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Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin is one of Ireland's most important political history sites.

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Trim Castle
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Trim Castle

Trim Castle is Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle and a headline historical site in County Meath.

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Charles Fort
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Charles Fort

Charles Fort guards Kinsale Harbour and is one of Ireland's most impressive star forts.

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Cahir Castle
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Cahir Castle

Cahir Castle is one of Ireland's largest and best-preserved castles, standing on a rocky island in the River Suir.

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Clonmacnoise
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Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise is a major monastic site on the banks of the River Shannon in County Offaly.

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Lough Key Adventure Park
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Lough Key Adventure Park

Lough Key Adventure Park is a family-focused outdoor attraction in Roscommon.

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Emerald Park
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Emerald Park

Emerald Park is one of Ireland's most popular amusement-style attractions for families.

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Jerpoint Abbey
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Jerpoint Abbey

Jerpoint Abbey is a famous Cistercian ruin in County Kilkenny.

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Hill of Tara
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Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland's most iconic ancient sites.

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Glasnevin Cemetery
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Glasnevin Cemetery

Glasnevin Cemetery is one of Dublin's key memorial landscapes.

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Wild Ireland
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Wild Ireland

Wild Ireland in County Donegal is a unique animal sanctuary that brings back species that were once native to Ireland, such as brown bears, wolves, a…

Glenveagh Castle
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Glenveagh Castle

Glenveagh Castle is a striking 19th-century castle in Donegal.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top attractions in Ireland?

Among the most popular are Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, Blarney Castle, Lough Derg, Lough Corrib and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.

When is the best time to visit Ireland?

May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.