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Usually, road trips are all about the journey, but this one is a little bit different. The four peaks challenge is where hikers attempt to complete the four highest peaks in each province of Ireland. This can be timed or taken at a leisurely pace, but some people strive to complete it in 24 hours. Key events: Willie Clancy Summer School, Galway International Arts Festival, Longitude, Folkfest, All-Ireland Finals. August is crowded

Planning tip: After you've built up an appetite, make your way to teaShed Café for some tea and tasty homemade treats. 15. Take the ferry to the Aran IslandsThis is the final slice (or trailhead) of the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, a coastal odyssey that connects this most northerly tip of Ireland to the south along the western seaboard. Inishowen has a hundred-mile sign-posted loop trail that covers the major attractions around the peninsula from any starting point. It’s one of the best places to visit in Ireland for a weekend, as it’s easily navigated over a couple of days. A small capital with a huge reputation, Dublin is a multicultural, artistic city brimming with incredible architecture, beautiful green spaces and great opportunities for entertainment. Located between Belfast and Derry on the north Antrim coastline, the Causeway Coast has a seascape that’s smooth as whipped cream in some locations and jagged as broken ice in others. But it’s always fascinating. At a 20-mile (34km) distance of moderate difficulty, and blessed with spectacular scenery, it’s one of the best places to hike in Ireland.

Planning tip: The museum may not be suitable for young children, so don't count on this one as a family day out. 8. Take a hike at Glendalough Summer may be over, but September weather can be surprisingly good, so it's often the ideal time to enjoy the last vestiges of the sun as the crowds dwindle. An imposing grey building built in 1796, Kilmainham Gaol played a role in virtually every act of Ireland's painful path to independence from British rule, and even today, it still has the power to chill. Sometimes referred to as "The Bastille of Ireland", it was the forced temporary home of many rebels and revolutionaries. The Gaol was decommissioned in 1924 and is now a museum with an enthralling exhibit on the history of Irish nationalism. Browsing the museum will give you excellent context and access to some of the former prisoners' personal belongings and letters. The enthusiastic guides provide a thought-provoking tour of the eerie prison, the largest unoccupied building of its kind in Europe. The highly memorable tour takes about 90 minutes and finishes in the yard where the leaders of the failed 1916 Easter Rising were executed. History Wheelchairs and stools are available free of charge at the cloakrooms. Entrances on Merrion Square West and Clare Street are accessible for buggies and wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility. Lifts provide access to all levels of the gallery.Towering mountains, glistening lakes and enchanting forests. The Ring of Kerry is one of those unforgettable road trips that leave your jaw on the floor from start to finish. With so many landmarks to see along this route, it can be hard to fit it all into one trip, but the beauty of this road trip is even if you rarely leave the car, you’ll still experience some of Ireland’s most beautiful spots. The General Post Office (GPO) building is where the Proclamation of the Republic was read and it is at the heart of Ireland's struggle for independence. The GPO served as command HQ for the rebels during the 1916 Easter Rising, and has become the focal point for all kinds of protests, parades and remembrances, as well as home to the interactive GPO Witness History visitor center. 22. Go on a themed city tour Lough Ouler is known as the "Love Heart Lake", so you can probably guess why it’s the ultimate hike to go on a date. This trail is the best place to catch an epic sunrise with your significant other, but of course you don’t need to go as a couple.

The drive will take you through narrow roads that cut through this barren landscape to sheer cliffside views.

Visitors who are deaf or are hard of hearing can avail of hearing induction loops. The National Gallery also hosts tours with listening devices and Irish Sign Language tours. Public transport in Ireland has improved dramatically over the years. It’s now a feasible alternative to getting around by car due to Irish Rail’s direct city-to-city links and Bus Éireann's network that covers almost every location nationwide. Hefty discounts mean it's also the cheapest way to travel in Ireland bar biking and hiking. Before you decide which mode of transport is most suitable for your upcoming visit, read our top tips for getting around Ireland. Car hire offers flexibility but isn't cheap

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