Ireland · Beyond Dublin
Hidden Treasures of Ireland
Cliffs that drop into the Atlantic, a causeway of stone columns, ancient monasteries and castles around every bend. Discover the Ireland most visitors miss with our Ireland specialists.
- 214 m Cliffs of Moher at their highest
- UNESCO Giant’s Causeway
- 1912 Titanic’s last stop, Cobh
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Off the beaten path
Ireland’s Natural and Historic Wonders
Beyond Dublin lie some of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes and storied places. Tap through to meet them.

Ireland’s most famous view
The Cliffs of Moher stretch for about 14 km along the County Clare coast and rise to 214 m at their highest point.
Visit early or late to avoid the crowds, and pair them with the lunar landscape of the Burren and a boat trip to the Aran Islands.
- Quiet early or late visits
- The Burren and Doolin
- Aran Islands by ferry

A legend in stone
Around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity, or, according to legend, by the giant Finn McCool. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland.
Combine it with the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the clifftop ruins of Dunluce Castle.
- The Causeway Coastal Route
- Dunluce Castle
- Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge

Ireland’s favorite little town
Dingle is a fishing town of colorful shops, seafood restaurants and pubs with music most nights.
The Slea Head Drive circles the peninsula, past beehive huts, beaches and views to the Blasket Islands.
- Slea Head Drive
- Seafood and traditional music
- Irish-speaking Gaeltacht villages

A monastery in the mountains
St Kevin founded a monastery here in the 6th century. Its round tower, churches and stone crosses sit beside two lakes in a glacial valley.
It’s about an hour from Dublin, perfect as a day trip or on the way south.
- The round tower and monastic city
- Lakeside walks
- Powerscourt Estate nearby

Colorful houses and Titanic history
Cobh, near Cork, was the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912 and the departure point for millions of Irish emigrants.
Its row of colorful houses, nicknamed the Deck of Cards, sits below the soaring St Colman’s Cathedral.
- Titanic Experience Cobh
- The Deck of Cards houses
- Combine with Cork and Kinsale
Castles and coast
Castles and Coastlines to Discover
Ireland is a land of castles and Atlantic scenery. Filter by castles or coast, then tap “Read more” for our tips.
County CorkBlarney Castle
Kiss the Blarney Stone for the gift of the gab, then explore the gardens and poison garden.
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Visit early in summer to avoid the lines on the castle stairs.
County KilkennyKilkenny Castle
A grand castle in Ireland’s medieval city, with parkland, a design center and great pubs nearby.
County ClareBunratty Castle
A restored 15th-century castle with a folk park, famous for its medieval banquets.
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Bunratty is just minutes from Shannon Airport, perfect for an arrival evening.
County GalwayDunguaire Castle
A picture-perfect tower house on Galway Bay, with summer evening banquets of poetry and music.
County TipperaryCahir Castle
One of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles, on a rocky island in the River Suir.
County AntrimDunluce Castle
Dramatic clifftop ruins on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland.
Wild Atlantic WayDonegal
Wild beaches, sea cliffs and Glenveagh National Park in Ireland’s northwest.
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Slieve League’s sea cliffs are among the highest in Europe and much quieter than the Cliffs of Moher.
County KerryThe Kerry Cliffs
Some of the highest cliffs in Kerry, near Portmagee, with views to the Skellig Islands.
Put it together
Itinerary Ideas
Every journey we design is tailor-made, but these routes show how beautifully Ireland fits together.
The southwest
Dublin, then Kilkenny, Cork and Kinsale, finishing with Killarney and the Ring of Kerry.
The Wild Atlantic Way
Shannon, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Galway, Connemara and a castle stay at Ashford.
Ireland’s greatest hits
Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Dingle, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway.
North and south
Dublin and Belfast, the Causeway Coast, Donegal and the west coast.
Castles and golf
Dromoland, Adare Manor and Ashford Castle, with rounds on Ireland’s great courses.
Roots and heritage
Dublin genealogy research, then your ancestral county with a local historian.
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Good to know
Hidden Treasures FAQs
Can I see the Cliffs of Moher and the Giant’s Causeway on one trip?
Yes. They’re on opposite sides of the island, so we plan a loop with comfortable stops in between.
Do I need a car to explore rural Ireland?
A private driver is the most relaxing option, especially on narrow country roads. Trains link major cities.
Can I stay in a castle?
Absolutely. Ashford Castle, Dromoland Castle and Adare Manor are favorites, and we can add banquets or falconry.
Do I need anything extra to visit Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland is part of the UK, which now requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for U.S. visitors. We confirm current requirements before you go.
When is the best time for the west coast?
May to September brings the longest days and calmest seas for island trips. See our best time to visit Ireland guide.
Your Ireland journey
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Ireland’s hidden treasures are best explored with someone who knows them. Tell us about the trip you’re dreaming of, and one of our Ireland specialists will start designing it with you.
- A tailor-made itinerary, designed around you
- Private drivers, guides and tickets handled
- Hand-picked castles and hotels with exclusive perks
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