Thinking about a trip to IRELAND?  You should, it is a fantastic vacation destination. But sorting through all of the options on the internet can be overwhelming. That's why we've curated this list of great things to see and do to help people discover Ireland and easily get research to plan your Ireland vacation. Enjoy!  The Ultimate Ireland Travel Plan Resource! 

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SEATTLE TO IRELAND

Effective May 2018, Aer Lingus has direct, non-stop flights from Seattle to Dublin, making Ireland vacations very easy and accessible for people living in the Pacific Northwest region of the US.   From Dublin, there are many areas to explore for your vacation, or consider using Dublin, Ireland as a starting point for a multi-country European trip.  Dublin is one of the most connected cities in Europe, so flying here will grant you easy access to inexpensive flights all across Europe. 

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IRISH CITIES

Dublin, Killarney, Cork, Galway, Limmerick, Connemara, Donegal, Belfast (N. Ireland/UK)

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IRISH NATURAL WONDERS & BEAUTY
Killarney National Park, Gap of Dunloe, Dingle Penninsula, Wild Atlantic Way, Giant's Causeway

IRISH ACTIVE ADVENTURE EXPEREINCES

Kayaking, Cycling, Hiking, Walking, Golf, Horseback ridking

IRISH CASTLES

Blarney Castle, Bunratty Castle, Ross Castle, Dublin Castle, Trim Castle, Malahide Castle, Parkes Castle, Donegal Castle, Killkenny Castle

ANCIENT SITES & CELTIC HISTORY

Newgrange, Loughcrew Cairnes, Skeillig Michael, The Burren, Carrowmore, Drombeg Stone Circle, plus many Abbeys, Cathedrals, Cemetaries, Ireland's Eye

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IRELAND ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO

Dublin City Pass, History tours, Walking Tours, Ghost Tours, EPIC Irish Immigration Experience Museum, Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Whisky Distillery in Dublin and MIdleton,  Horse Races, Game of Thrones Tours, Titanic Experience, The Book of Kells, Killomoan Gaol, Temple Bar, Bicycle Tours, Celtic music, Irish Dancing (Riverdance, anyone?), Shopping, Street performers, many wonderful Irish pubs for great food, drink, people & stories.

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MORE IRELAND VACATION RESEARCH

 -    Visit our Ireland Bucket List - Pinterest Board for 30+ Ireland tour & activities
 -    Visit our Ireland Travel - Pinterest board for 80+ articles and blogs full of ideas and stories
 -    Listen our Travel Podcast- IRELAND, Amidlife Traveler with short stories of Ireland that you can listen to. 

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THINGS TO DO - 9  Suggested Short Tours in Ireland (direct links below)

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