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Southwest Ireland stretches from the Ring of Kerry in the south, the Dingle Peninsula in the west, through Killarney and north to Adare, and Limerick City, offering sea and mountain scenery, interspersed with lively small towns and villages plus medieval Castles and archaeological sites going back 5,000 years.
Cork with the world famous Blarney Castle, allegedly the source of the Irish ability to charm in conversation plus a landscape of unparalleled beauty, a coast with centers for sailing, swimming, scuba diving with golf, horseback riding and fishing a short step inland plus the area`s reputation as providing some of the best seafood in the country. Kerry is home to the Ring of Kerry skirting the Iveragh Peninsula, a succession of spectacular seascapes, the most scenic coastal drive in Ireland; Dingle Peninsula with ancient sites, sandy beaches and glimpses of a hard, unforgiving land. Then there are the crazy beautiful beehive huts on Skellig Michael; Killarney National Park, nestling between Killarney and Kenmare, which harbors the 19th-century Muckross House plus so much more. Then there is Limerick, home to several ancient sites and monuments including King John`s Castle in the City of Limerick and the round towers at Ardpatrick and Dysert. Lough Gur is one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland with an excellent interpretative center revealing Neolithic life some 5,000 years ago.
There is so much to see and do in Western Ireland, comprised of Counties Clare, Galway and Mayo. You will find a winning combination of rugged sea cliffs and sheltered sandy beaches, a myriad of ancient castles, medieval friaries, pre-historic burial sites and traditional Irish music!
South East Ireland is comprised of Counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, and Wexford. This region has been settled by Vikings and Normans in the past, and is well-known for its beautiful, sunny weather amidst a backdrop of mountains rolling into lush Nore and Suir river valleys.
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.
The Emerald Isle of Ireland has some of the most beautiful public and private gardens in the world. We recommend that you take time to `stop and smell the roses` during your journey. Remember – all of Ireland is a garden.
The Heritage Towns of Ireland are towns and villages that offer unique character provided by a combination of architectural styles, often spanning many centuries, which gives them a special feeling for the past.
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 35 mins. approx.
Limerick - County Cork: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Dublin - Kilkenny: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Kilkenny - Waterford: 45 mins. approx.
Waterford - Cork: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - Killarney: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Killarney - Galway: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Galway - Westport: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Westport - Dublin: 3 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Killarney: 2 hrs. approx.
Killarney - Dublin: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Dublin - Cork: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Cork - County Kerry Area: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
County Kerry Area - County Clare Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare Area - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 35 mins. approx.
Limerick - County Cork: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
County Cork - County Kerry: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
County Kerry - County Clare: 1 hr. 50 mins. approx.
County Clare - Shannon Airport: 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Shannon Airport - Limerick: 30 mins. approx.
Limerick - Killarney: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Killarney - Waterford: 2 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Waterford - Dublin: 2 hrs. approx.
County Clare is a county of great natural beauty and wonderful landscapes. It has a rich heritage tradition with some of the finest monuments, buildings and waterways in the country. Clare is also the traditional music capital of Ireland, with year-round music festivals and trad sessions throughout the county.
County Galway is one of Ireland`s most popular and vibrant tourist destinations. A large county divided into two contrasting regions by the expanse of Lough Corrib. A great many of the inhabitants are Irish speakers, and much of the ancient Gaelic culture is preserved. Galway is home to the greatest array of castles in Ireland.
County Mayo, Ireland`s third-largest, is the Ireland of your imagination, a beautiful region with breathtaking landscapes, many lakes, green and peaceful valleys, and an exciting blend of rugged mountain trails and beautiful beaches set in the Western coastline.
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