Holidays to Ireland

Make the most of your Dublin trip with a hire car and visit the beautiful riverside city of Cork. Admire the magnificent triple-spired St Finn Barre’s Cathedral, then pop along to the open-air English Market for a sensational array of fresh bites to tuck into. Take a peep inside the Crawford Gallery and gaze at a selection of impressive artwork, including bronze sculptures by Rodin. Be sure to sample the famous at the Beamish & Crawford Brewery, or pitstop at a choice of traditional Irish pubs.

Take a road trip from Dublin to the bohemian scenes of Galway City. Wander around the historic alleyways of Kirwan’s Lane, then find a local restaurant and try Galway oysters with a slice of soda bread. Discover unique craft shops, with a variety of lovely locally-made ceramics, jewellery and knitwear. Ramble along to the famous 16-century Spanish Arch and medieval church of St Nicholas –then discover more about the city’s history at the Galway Museum.

Explore the timeless charm of Kilkenny City on a day trip from Dublin. Find your way through this vibrant city, stroll through the mazes of cobbled pavements and discover an array of chic boutiques. Choose from one of many eclectic restaurants to try tantalising dishes, then sip a pint of Guinness in one of the Irish pubs dotted about Kilkenny. High on your list of must-visit attractions should be medieval mile, the majestic Kilkenny Castle and the beautiful Cathedral Church of St Canice.

Explore the unspoiled beauty of rural eastern Ireland, when you hire car from Dublin. Take in the lush rolling hills, verdant forests, meandering rivers and glassy lakes as you drive through this glorious region. Sports fans will be in their element in the renowned golfing county of Kildare – while history lovers are well served with ancient sights such as the prehistoric monument of Newgrange and remarkable monastic ruins of Clonmacnoise.