Ireland, Republic of

Ireland, Republic of

Types of trips: Exploration, Historical, Relaxation, Fun, Hiking, Scenic, Sports Tours

Best known for: Guinness, St Patrick's Day, Shamrocks, Celtic Music, Potatoes, Racing and Rugby

Why Go?: As our closest neighbour, Ireland is just a short journey away and a country filled with vibrant culture, stunning scenery and lively people - a great destination for those who want to travel somewhere new but dont want to journey too far!

Fact File

Population: 4,600,000

Capital: Dublin

Language(s): Irish, English

Ties to the UK?: Physically very close by, current political relationship very good and popular travel destination

Landscape: Cliffs, hills and mountains in the west and flatter in the centre, with lots of lush green landscape 

Climate/Seasons: Warmed by the Gulf Stream from the Atlantic, Ireland is reasonably temperate, but can be cold in winter and can have frequent rainfall.

When to Go: The summer months of June-August have the most pleasant weather, but spring and autumn are often mild and will also be a great time for a trip.

Reasons to Visit: Ireland is famed for its green countryside and welcoming people, and the close proximity to the UK means it's a perfect destination for any group of people. 

How to Get There: Access from the UK to the Republic of Ireland is great - you can easily travel via boat and air to the country. 

Places to Go: Blarney Stone, Dublin Castle, Phoenix Park, The Burren

Famous People: Oscar Wilde, Louis Walsh,  W.B.Yeats, Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Swift, James Joyce

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Connemara, Lough Gur, Slieve League, Croke Park, Cliffs of Moher

History: Seperated from Northern Island in early 20th Century

Architecture: Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Blarney Castle, Saint Finbarre's Cathedral

Culture: Traditional Celtic influences, folk music, 

Sport: Football, Handball, Rounders, Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Boxing

Events: St Patrick's Day, Film Festivals, Art Festivals

Watch Out For: Some city centres can get very busy, be aware of crowd risks and pickpockets

Medical Issues: No vaccinations required

For travel details visit the FCO website page for this country (see below): 
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ireland

Venues in this location

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St Mary's Cathedral

We are a vibrant Parish proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Witness, Worship + Service, brimming full of heritage and history, and surrounded by incredibly beautiful countryside. Killarney is famed throughout the world for its scenic treasures! With its stunning mountain range and lakes, it is known as beauty’s home.

Cathedral of Christ the King

Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic Cathedral located in the Irish town of Mullingar.

Saint Eunan's Cathedral

However you approach Letterkenny – from Derry in the east, Gweedore and Glenties in the west, Fanad and Falcarragh in the north or Donegal and Ballybofey in the south – the tall spire of St. Eunan’s Cathedral greets you.   

St Fachtna's Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of St. Fachtna in the beautiful West Cork town of Rosscarbery stands on a site where Christian worship has been offered for over 1400 years. Here St. Fachtna founded a monastic school in AD 590. Pilgrims and scholars came from near and far and gained for Ross the title "Ross Ailithir" - the wooded headland of the pilgrims.

St Aidan's Cathedral

Dating from 1809 and re-designed in 1839 by renowned architect A.W.Pugin, St Aidan's Cathedral is rich in the history of the region.

St Marcatan's Cathedral

The cathedral stands high on the town-land of Latlurcan, visible on all main roads approaching Monaghan town. Monaghan became a cathedral town in the mid 1800's and the plan for a cathedral in Monaghan proposed by Bishop Charles MacNally was accepted on 3rd January 1858.

St Laserian's Cathedral

The cathedral is one of Ireland's most important, yet understated, ecclesiastical sites. It is also Carlow's oldest working building. Nestling in the village of Old Leighlin, the Saint Laserian's is for many an undiscovered gem. 

St Patrick's Cathedral

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the perfect destination for a school tour. With a history dating from the Norman construction of the Cathedral up to the present day, a visit is a fascinating look inside a Medieval Building in daily use.

St Mary's Cathedral

St. Mary’s Cathedral dominates the landscape of Kilkenny, its great tower being visible from all approaches to the city.  It stands as a reminder of the faith and growing confidence of a far off generation – a reminder and much more than a reminder.

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

Welcome to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork (Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross), Cork's Anglican Cathedral situated in the centre of Cork City, Ireland. Designed by William Burges and consecrated in 1870, the Cathedral lies on a site where Christian worship has been offered since the seventh century.

Tuam Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tuam, commonly called Tuam Cathedral, is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam in Ireland.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo, Ireland, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin. It was opened on 26 July 1874 by Cardinal Paul Cullen of Dublin and consecrated on 1 July 1897. The cathedral was built in a Norman style, and it is the only Norman styled cathedral in Ireland.

St John the Baptist Cathedral

St. John’s Cathedral is almost certainly built on the site of a medieval hospital and parish church, founded in the 13th century in honour of the Trinity.

Some of this 13th century work is likely to be incorporated in the present west tower.

St Edan's Cathedral

The Church of Ireland Cathedral (said to be the smallest Cathedral in Europe) stands on the site of the early 13th century medieval Cathedral, which was built up by Bishop John St. John at the same time as the building of the Castle. John St. John was the first Norman bishop of Ferns, d 1243. It was situated within the bounds of the monastery founded by St.

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

Welcome to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.The Cathedral is situated on Barronstrand Street in Waterford City.

St John's Cathedral

St. John’s Cathedral was designed by the English architect Thomas Hardwick and its foundation stone was laid in May 1856. By March 1859, the building had been roofed and the adminstrator, Fr. Burke was privileged to celebrate the first mass in the new cathedral. The Limerick firm of Messrs. Hennessey was commissioned to design the tower and it was completed in 1882.

Ballaghaderreen Cathedral

Ballaghaderreen Cathedral (also known as The Cathedral Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Nathy) is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Achonry in the Irish town of Ballaghaderreen.

St Mary's Pro Cathedral

St Mary's Church, known also as St Mary's Pro-Cathedral or simply the Pro-Cathedral, is a pro-cathedral in the Irish city of Dublin.

St. Colman's Cathedral

St. Coleman's Cathedral is a Church of Ireland cathedral in the Irish town of Cloyne in County Cork.

St John's Cathedral

Freestanding double-height Church of Ireland cathedral, built 1784, with four-bay nave elevations, pedimented aedicular entrance projection to front with three-stage spired clock steeple above added 1812, and bowed chancel.

St Carthage Cathedral

St. Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore is a Church of Ireland cathedral in the Irish town of Lismore, County Waterford.

St Eunan's Cathedral

St Eunan's Cathedral (also known as Raphoe Cathedral) is a cathedral church of the United Diocese of Derry and Raphoe in the Church of Ireland. It is located in the Irish town of Raphoe in County Donegal.

St Fethlimidh's Cathedral

St Fethlimidh's Cathedral in the Irish town of Kilmore is a cathedral church in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.

St Muredach's Cathedral

St Muredach's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala, located in the Irish town of Ballina. The cathedral was built in 1834, in a Victorian Gothic style. It is also the parish church of the parish of Kilmoremoy.

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