

$name
1. Try sea swimming at the Forty Foot, Dublin
Looking for a must-do Dublin experience? It's got to be the joys of a bracing swim and the local camaraderie of the Forty Foot swimming spot in Dublin. This historic bathing area used to be men-only, but in the 1970s a group of feminists protested the exclusion of women and children, and the rules were relaxed. Picture yourself floating in the salty waters enjoying stunning views of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Dublin Bay.
Go mbeidh an fórsa leat! — May the force be with you!
LUCASFILM


Forty Foot, County Dublin
2. Soak up the atmosphere at a music gig
Nothing beats the electric energy of live music, especially in a unique setting. Slane Castle in County Meath has been home to the Conynghams since the 1700s but it’s also played host to some of the most legendary music acts in the world. Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy, U2 and Metallica have all performed on these historic castle grounds. And each summer, more big names are added to the list. Love a music festival? Enjoy tunes by the ocean at Sea Sessions in County Donegal, or head to Ireland's Ancient East in County Laois for the Electric Picnic music and arts festival.


Slane Castle, County Meath
3. Relax and unwind in a seaweed bath
Marine cure therapy is one of Ireland’s most famous indigenous therapies and it's a real treat for the senses and the skin. Voya is responsible for bringing Irish seaweed to international attention with a cosmetics line and spa based in Strandhill, County Sligo. Built by the Walton family in place of the original Strandhill bath houses, this day spa attracts thousands of visitors every year. There are seaweed baths all over the island, including the Connemara Seaweed Baths in County Galway and the SOAK Seaweed Baths in Newcastle, County Down. So no matter where you go, you can experience this unique form of relaxation.


VOYA Seaweed bath, County Sligo