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Things to do in Ireland

Cliffs that drop straight into the Atlantic, a pub culture built for conversation and live music, and a small enough island that you can circle most of it in a single well-planned road trip.

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What's worth your time in Ireland

Walk the Cliffs of Moher

Nature

Sheer cliffs rising over 200 metres above the Atlantic, with a coastal trail extending well beyond the main visitor center for quieter views.

Drive the Ring of Kerry

Adventure

A roughly 179-kilometre loop through Killarney National Park, coastal villages, and mountain passes — drive counterclockwise to avoid tour bus traffic.

Attend a traditional music session in a Galway or Doolin pub

Culture

Informal, unamplified sessions of fiddle, tin whistle, and bodhrán happen most nights — no ticket needed, just find where the musicians have gathered.

Kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle

Culture

A 15th-century castle near Cork where visitors lean backward over a parapet to kiss a stone said to grant the gift of eloquence.