Atlantic Ocean from Sky Road Clifden Ireland

Clifden- the Capital of Connemara

Just the name, Connemara, evokes such wondrous imagery.  The “wild west” of Ireland, where roads may or may not drop you into the Atlantic Ocean as it crashes against the shore.  The place where famed Connemara Marble is cut from The Tweleve Bens mountain range.  Where romance tumbles with sadness and ends in hope at Kylemore Abbey.  Yes, Connemara…

Belfast Black Cab Tour Peace Wall

Day Trips from Dublin

Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, and home to the country’s busiest airport, is an obvious place to begin or end your Ireland vacation. You can even base yourself in the capital city and take some amazing day trips from Dublin! Today Jody shares her favorite Dublin day trips – no car required!…

The Burren, in County Clare, is filled with surprises. Like this colt, its fuzzy winter coat keeping it warm as chilly fall winds blow in from the Atlantic. Ireland Vacation

Family Activities in The Burren

The Burren, famous for its barrenness, is one of the most unique places in Ireland. Its limestone terrain, hardy vegetation, and rugged animals, both wild and domestic, make the Burren a contrast. Barren limestone gives way to open grazing land. The limestone cliffs drop abruptly into the ocean. And beauty appears out of nowhere. Too often…

Signal station at the end of Sheeps's Head Peninsula, County Cork. Ireland vacation tips. IrelandFamilyVacations.com

Download Free Travel Guides for Some of Ireland’s Most Popular Destinations

If you’re planning to visit 5 of Ireland’s most popular cities- Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway and Limerick- you’ll want to check out the free download-able guides from ArrivalGuides.com. The guides list tips on what to do, where to stay, places to eat and shop as well as vital information like transportation, city size and weather….