I hope Secret Ireland will give you all the knowledge you need for an exceptional and memorable trip to Ireland, the land of Saints and Scholars. Whether its a holiday, an extended vacation or a full-time move to Ireland, you will be given insider information and all the practical suggestions you can find.
I share my valuable travel experience about my home country, as well as providing links to the best resources on the WWW. I will also give a full list of categories for each county and activity, in order to make it easier for you to understand. I wish you well in Ireland.
Ireland Vacations - Dublin Travel
It is a fair task to summarize Dublin in a few lines. What can I say? It is Grand Central when it comes to History and Heritage. It is the place to drink Guinness. It is the be-all and end-all of everything that is Irish. Spend at least 50% of your holiday here. It may not be the ‘green field’ side of this land, but is certainly is the Heart of it.
Ireland Vacations - Wicklow Travel
Wicklow isn’t called the Garden of Ireland for nothing. It is pretty difficult not to be blown away when you see the coastline. There is also the Wicklow Mountains, the only place in Ireland where the locals get lost. Glendalough (really amazing) and the Wicklow Way walking route.
Ireland Vacations - Wexford Travel
Wexford is awash with Medieval History and Castles. Enniscorthy Castle is one of the finest examples of Medieval Castles in Ireland. It is also where those Norman Bastards invaded Ireland with nothing but killing on their minds. From a Historical context, there is the Rebellion of 1798 which fired up the whole country for its eventual freedom, and loads of Irish Bars that take one back to the days of Cow Fairs and revolutions. If you want to come to Ireland via Ferry, then Rosslare harbor in Wexford County, is a great place to land. It gives you the freedom to drive North or South; Dublin or The Ring of Kerry?. Gorey town is a seaside haven that will blow you away, and Black Rock Mountain is a place where memories are made.
Ireland Vacations - Carlow Travel
Carlow town is a decent sized town that is pretty good value for money and only 1.5 hours from Dublin. Some of my best fishing experiences have been in Carlow County, along the banks of the Barrow. There can be some fine wild brown wild trout caught there, especially if the sky is a little overcast. There is also a fine Horse Riding Tradition and some great Music to be had in Carlow Town.
Sporting Bodies and Organizations of Ireland
Irish Rugby Association
Football Association of Ireland
Gaelic Athletic Association Ireland - Hurling and GAA Football
Special Olympics Ireland
Irish Amateur Boxing Association Ireland