Ireland Holidays

Connemara and the surrounding area is a rugged landscape of brooding hills and moors, inlets to the wild coast and ever-changing weather patterns. Ashford Castle is worth visiting the region for alone, but the beautifully barren hills laced with stone walls are also perfect for hiking or cycling. Oscar Wilde was correct when he described Connemara as a 'savage beauty' with its dark lakes and raw untamed hills sweeping into white sandy beaches. A brilliant way to see the landscape is with an experienced fisherman in a seashore foraging experience. This highly valued member of the Coastguard not only leads rescue operations on life-boats, but knows all about the wildlife of the area. Whilst foraging, hear about tales and stories of Connemara from a true local.

Based around an island near the mouth of the River Lee, Cork is renowned for its independent spirit that embraces its culture, heritage and vibrancy. The city itself is relatively compact and boasts an excellent selection of cafes and restaurants that are testament to its rich culinary tradition. On your Cork holidays you can meander through the medieval streets to the Cork City Jail for a taste of prison life in the 19th century as well as the Crawford Art Gallery and the Blackrock Castle Observatory.

The Ring of Kerry (or Iveragh Peninsula, to give it its correct name) is a mystical and unspoiled region of Ireland that charms anyone who sets foot there with its spectacular beauty. The coastline boasts white sandy beaches whilst inland the Ring of Kerry provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland; the Iron Age Forts & Ogham Stones are well worth a visit. To get the best vantage point of the magnificent landscape on your Country Kerry holidays, give riding, cycling or hiking a try.

The Wild West Coast of Ireland is a region suffused with traditional music, engaging local communities and rugged coastlines. The majestic Cliffs of Moher, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, are one of Ireland's most spectacular sights, and a must-visit on your Country Clare holidays. Located just north of Lahinch, the cliffs rise from the Atlantic to heights of 700ft and stretch for five miles along the coast. The cliffs have one of the most astonishing views in Ireland, and on a clear day the Aran Islands are visible in Galway Bay, as are the valleys and hills of Connemara.