Ireland’s zoos play a valuable role in the preservation of some of the world’s most endangered species of animals and birds. And they also promise a great day out for the whole family. Below are details of Ireland’s main zoos. Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Dublin Any Dubliner will tell you that no trip to Ireland’s fair city would be complete without a visit to its historic and beautiful Zoo. More than 900,000 people visited during 2007, making Dublin Zoo one of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions. Fota Wildlife …
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Get the lowdown on everything to do with watersports in Ireland from swimming and sailing to windsurfing and diving. We list some watersports centres offering such aquatic activities at locations nationwide. Glenans Irish Sailing Club Limited 5 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, Dublin We welcome sailing enthusiasts of all ages, nationalities and fitness levels. Our only requirement is that you bring with you a healthy appetite for fun and a spirit of adventure. If you want to come down on your own you won’t be left out. …
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Looking for the adrenaline-filled time of your life? Check out our list of go-karting locations in Ireland, both indoor and outdoor. Experience the thrills in clean, safe and friendly environs. Kart-City Raceway Old Airport Road, Santry, Dublin 9, Dublin Here at Kart-City Raceway we offer you the ultimate experience for outdoor Karting. We have races for all the family from 8 years (+). Why not challenge your friends to one of our Race events and see who is the ultimate driver. If you need accommodation, check out GoIreland’s range of …
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Ireland’s woods and forests are not just about trees - they are tranquil havens teeming with diverse flora and fauna that have rich historical associations. Find details of just some of Ireland’s favourite woods and forests below. Knockmany Forest Augher, Tyrone This steep wooded hill, north of Augher, is topped by huge stones with remarkable inscribed designs of the Bronze Age tomb of Knockmany. They are inscribed with the finest example of megalithic art in Ulster and are said to be the final resting place of Aine, the shadowy 2nd-century …
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Dublin is a fascinating European capital with a wealth of things to see and do. A day spent sightseeing will turn up more attractions than we could ever put down on one list, but here are some of our favourites. The Custom House The Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Dublin The Custom House, designed by the renowned James Gandon, was completed in 1791 and is one of Dublin’s finest heritage buildings. It has played a unique role in Dublin’s social, economic and political history over the past 200 years. The …
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There are so many reasons why people come to Galway that is impossible to create a definitive list of what to see and do, but here are some of our favourite Galway attractions. Kylemore Abbey Connemara, Galway Kylemore Abbey, on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, is the oldest of the Irish Benedictine Abbeys. The building itself was built between 1863 and 1868 for a Manchester politician called Mitchell Henry, who is buried here with his wife. Important fearures of Kylemore Abbey include the neo-Gothic church built between 1877 and 1881 …
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Cork is the biggest county in Ireland, and it may also encompass more sightseer’s delights than anywhere else in the country. See below for some of Cork’s favourite attractions. Cork City Gaol Convent Avenue, Sunday’s Well, Cork, Cork With a special emphasis on history & culture, 19th-Century crime, punishment, and social history, a trip to Cork City Gaol is a must. Offering a grimly realistic look at prisoner life, the impressive audio system allows you to hear the shuffling of prisoner’s feet and the coughs of the sick inmates, while …
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Known as The Kingdom, the county of Kerry certainly reigns when it comes to visitor appeal. With a concentration of eye-poppingly beautiful scenery so intense it seems almost unfair to the rest of the world, Kerry has no shortage of tourist attractions. See below for some of our favourites. Muckross House, Gardens And Traditional Farms Killarney National Park, Muckross, Killarney, Kerry Listed among the top tourist attractions in Ireland, Muckross House is situated in the heart of the beautiful Killarney National Park on the shores of Killarney’s lower lake. One …
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Known as the Land of Saints & Scholars, Ireland has a tradition of education that dates back centuries. Below you will find details of some of Ireland’s language schools, libraries, and summer schools. Alpha College of English 4 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1, Dublin The staff at Alpha College of English offer students a warm welcome, test their present standard of English, and assign them to classes at the appropriate level. On enrollment, students receive an information pack on Dublin to enable them to get maximum benefit from their …
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A temperate climate and abundant rainfall combine to give Irish gardeners conditions that are the envy of horticulturalists worldwide. Across the island, you will discover lush gems of greenery and blooms that bear testimony to the dedication of their green-fingered creators. Below you will find details of just some of the beautiful gardens Ireland has in abundance. Annesgrove Gardens Ballyhoura, Castletownroche, Cork This 12-hectare Robinsonian Garden was set by the Annesley family some three centuries ago and features magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas and a peaceful atmosphere. Kilfane Glen And Waterfall …
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