scenic drives ireland

This one-day circular tour covers 257km. Takes in Limerick city, Ennis, Kilrush, Kilkee, Lahinch, Liscannor Bay, the famous Cliffs of Moher, Lisdoonvarna and the breath-taking Burren area. Then Ballyvaughan, Bealaclugga, Tulough, Carran, Leamaneh Castle, Kilfenora (which features the Burren Display Centre), Kilnahoy, Corofin, Tulla, Broadford, and finishes back in Limerick city. A great way to get to know the area....

The Burren Drive: Galway - Oranmore - Clarenbridge - Kilcolgan - Kinvara - Belharbour - Ballyvaughan - Kilfenora - Lisdoonvarna - Ennistymon - Lahinch - Liscanor - Doolin - Fanore - Ballyvaughan - Kinvara

This drive leads to the limestone plateaux of the Burren with its natural and historical riches. The Burren is a gently sloping carboniferous limestone landscape, dissected by numerous joints running from north to south. In addition to its rocky landscape the Burren is famous for...

The Gaeltacht, this is a generic term for areas in Ireland where the Irish Language is the first language of the people and the social and cultural traditions associated with this linguistic tradition are safeguarded. Donegal contains the largest native Irish speaking population in the country. This tour encompasses a large part of the Donegl Gaeltacht and Falcarragh.
Dungloe, the principal town in the Rosses, is an important game angling centre and colourful resort situated on an island...

Golden Vale Drive: This is a leisurely journey through the countryside of Southeast Limerick. The route, which is signposted, and can be followed from Limerick City and takes the visitor through many small villages and towns. There are many historical landmarks to be seen on this route, not least the town of Kilmallock Route 69: is the coastal route to North Kerry and Tralee. It follow the shannon Estuary from Limerick City to Tarbert. There are a number of attractions along the route...

The Mayo Experience (178km/112mls) Galway - Claregalway - Tuam - Milltown - Claremorris - Knock - Kiltimagh - Bohola - Foxford - Pontoon - Castlebar - Ballintubber - Ballinrobe - Headford - Galway Take the N17 (Tuam Road) to Claregalway, a village with a ruined Franciscian Friary, standing near the Clare River. The flat farmland along here is relieved by Knockma Hill where, it seems, fairies once lived. Tuam, an ancient town has fine monuments, including a 12th century High Cross. In ea...

Visit Ballyhoura Country and explore its healthy mountains, hills, valleys, scenic drives walking and cycling routes, visitor farms, traditional pubs. Stay in self-catering, B&B, farmhouse, or hostel accommodation....