Rural Area
Many tourists never leave Dublin. While Ireland's capital city is a treasure trove of things to do and see, it is far from all there is to see and do in the country. Include a few rural area, towns and locations in your schedule to get the most out of your vacation.
You'll learn how to see the Giant's Causeway, Newgrange, and Glendalough, as well as the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, and the Cliffs of Moher. You'll also see hidden ruin sites, unmarked prehistoric graves, and beautiful remote beaches off the usual route.
Cuan Aighneach, which translates as "Haven of the People with the Perfect Reputation," is the historic name for Carlingford, which is arguably the nicest town in Louth, Ireland's smallest county. For example, in an epic battle fought in the nearby hills, the Irish folk hero Cchulainn is claimed to have single-handedly vanquished the troops of Ulster. At the edge of crystalline Carlingford Lough, the old medieval street layouts are still intact, and a stern 13th-century castle presides over the townscape.
If you don't want to stay in the big cities, a day excursion to some of the country's natural wonders in rural area can be worth planning. The Wicklow Mountains and the Ring of Kerry are both too beautiful to be missed.
