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Situated at the mouth of Donegal Bay and overshadowed by the Bluestack Mountains, Donegal has a unique beauty. From Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, to the miles of golden sandy beaches, the region provides activities ranging from high octane water sports to unforgettable country strolls. It is home to the O'Donnel Clan, known for its castle built in 1474. Some say that some of the most important decisions concerning Ireland's freedom were taken within the walls of this castle.
Take Ireland and North Ireland into your own hands to craft a unique experience with this Self-Drive Package!. Pick up your car in Shannon and drive through Ireland, visiting: Galway (charming villages, lovely beaches, castles and great food), Donegal (from the highest sea cliffs in Europe to the sandy beaches, it offers something for everybody), then visit Northern Ireland; staying in Derry (a center of culture and creativity) and Belfast (full of stunning Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture), before ending in Dublin (with its rich literary history, cool castles, fun pubs, and trendy coffee shops Dublin is a perennial favorite). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Ireland is thought to have been inhabited from around 6000BC by people of a mid-Stone Age culture, about 4,000 years later, tribes from Southern Europe arrived and established a high Neolithic culture. Places to see include: Jerpoint Abbey, Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Rock of Cashel and much more!
Ireland`s countryside is dotted with castles that range from romantic castles and towers that are in ruins to stately Chieftain Castles and Irish Castle Hotels. They are all filled with character and history. Many of these castles are medieval, dating from the 11th to the 15th century.
From uncanny lunar landscapes and the powerful Atlantic to labyrinthine caves and crystal clear waterways. Ireland enjoys over 714 miles of spectacular coastline, surrounded by the mighty Atlantic on the west and the Irish Sea on the east. As well as towering cliffs, clear fresh waters, pristine sandy beaches.
