Fill your heart with the open road!
Adventure awaits on an Ireland trip... you never know what you’ll see around the next bend


Ireland’s road trips are an adventure you’ll never forget with endless surprises around every corner. From craggy castles overlooking glassy lakes to coastal roads that cling to the edge of cliffs, you can expect plenty of thrills. But there’s fun here, too! After all, this is a land of magic roads, Game of Thrones® filming locations and “Irish traffic jams” on country lanes (we’re talking sheep, and lots of them!).
To make it easy for you, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the most exceptional driving routes in Ireland, from the show-stopping panoramas of the Causeway Coastal Route to the wave-lashed wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way.
It’s time for the drive of your life…
Discover these great Ireland trips




Misunderstood Heron
Misunderstood Heron is a seasonal food truck located along the shores of Killary Fjord in Connemara, County Galway. It offers creative and homemade meals, cooked using local produce, and speciality coffee, in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Galway
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Ard na Sidhe Country House
Ard na Sidhe Country House is a stunning country manor house on the shores of Caragh Lake and now restored to its original glory. Just outside Killorglin in County Kerry, Ard na Sidhe Country House is the perfect spot to drop by for afternoon tea.
Kerry
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Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
The five-star Adare Manor is set on a magnificent 840 acre estate in the heart of the picturesque village of Adare, County Limerick. Adare Manor offers unique Castle accommodation, the best of contemporary food and impeccable hospitality.
Limerick
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Cliff at Lyons
Cliff at Lyons is located in the heart of the Kildare Countryside, with cottages, apartments and luxury bedrooms. Relax in the award winning Well in the Garden Spa and dine in the 2 Michelin-star Aimsir Restaurant.
Kildare
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Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School is situated in the heart of Dungarvan, County Waterford. It is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Waterford
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Viking Tours
Viking Tours in Athlone, County Westmeath runs two main sailing routes down the River Shannon to Lough Ree and Clonmacnoise. The ship departs from the quayside of Athlone Castle.
Westmeath
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Lemon Tree Restaurant
Situated on Main Street in the heart of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal since its establishment in 1999, the family-run and Michelin recommended Lemon Tree Restaurant offers contemporary, seasonal dishes served in relaxed surroundings.
Donegal
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Harry's Shack
Beach Shack style restaurant at the entrance to Portstewart Strand.
BT55 7PG
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Mourne Seafood Bar
Restaurant aiming to provide fresh local seafood at an affordable price.
BT33 0LU
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Tartine at Distillers Arms
Contemporary, multi-award winning, Irish restaurant in the heart of Bushmills.
Antrim
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Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske is a restored castle that dates back to the 15th century and boasts a five star rating. The castle has 96 lavish guest rooms, spa, dining options and an excellent location for exploring the beauty of County Donegal.
Donegal
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Bushmills Inn Restaurant
Luxury, Four Star Boutique Hotel in the heart of Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast.
Antrim
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Burrenmore Nest
These treetop boutique lodges are surrounded by 82 hectares of forest park within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, moments away from Benone Beach and the stunning National Trust Downhill and Mussenden Temple estate.
Coleraine
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St. Johns Point Lightkeeper's Cottages - Irish Landmark Trust
St. Johns Point Lightkeeper's Cottages is located on the longest peninsula in Ireland, near Dunkineely, County Donegal. Enjoy very comfortable and characterful self-catering accommodation in either of the two cottages, JP Clipper or JP Schooner.
Donegal
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Thyme Restaurant
Thyme Restaurant, Athlone, County Westmeath, was opened in 2007 by John and Tara Coffey with a focus on highlighting the fantastic food producers the region has to offer.
Westmeath
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Breac House
Breac House - A modern retreat at the far edge of Ireland. A contemporary hideaway, design lead luxury providing complete escape on Ireland's finest headland and serving in room breakfast and hearty picnics.
Donegal
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Ardtara Country House
If an award-winning gourmet break is on the top of your list, look no further than the elegant Ardtara Country House just outside the village of Upperlands, near Maghera. Luxurious from inception, the Victorian property was built by one of Northern Ireland’s wealthy linen barons and is in a picturesque setting amid woodlands and lakes.
Maghera
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National Surf Centre Strandhill
The National Surf Centre Strandhill solidifies County Sligo’s reputation as one of the must visit outdoor adventure destinations in Ireland.
Sligo
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Old Bushmills Distillery
In 1608, in Bushmills, a legend was born. In that year, King James I granted a very particular licence to this small village, just a few miles inland from Ireland’s rugged north coast. The licence gave Bushmills the right to distil whiskey. Today, Bushmills is home to the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.
Bushmills
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