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The Republic’s capital city, Dublin, lies at the heart of a region that enchants the visitor with a selection of fascinating historical monuments, beautiful natural scenery, thrilling sporting events, and unspoiled lakes, rivers and stretches of coastline.
Dublin is usually the first port of call for visitors and this energetic, youthful city pulsates with a compelling mix of history, culture, hip bars and pubs, elegant architecture, great shopping and some of the country’s most sophisticated restaurants. Cosmopolitan and diverse, Dublin is now one of Europe’s top urban hotspots.
Beyond Dublin, the East of Ireland tells a different story with the counties of Cavan, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Meath, Monaghan, Westmeath and Wicklow offering a contrasting slice of life. This region is famed for its rich natural charms, ancient sites of Newgrange and Clonmacnoise, top golfing and world-renowned horseracing. The county of Kildare, in particular, is home to some of the world’s finest thoroughbreds and the 2006 Ryder Cup.
But what really defines the East is the unspoiled countryside. With glistening lakes, tranquil rivers, authentic rural life, scenic pastureland, rolling hills and forest parks, this area is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts with cycling, watersports, walking, angling, golfing, horseriding and cruising all in plentiful supply.
Dublin Bay
On the north shore is Bull Island, which supports one of the most important nature conservation sites in Ireland. Northwards are the two pretty coastal towns of Malahide and Howth. On the south, lies the pretty town of Dalkey and the surrounding area of Killiney, which has its own bay overlooked by the Vico Road and it has been likened to the Bay of Naples. Dun Laoghaire, also on the south, has two Victorian piers that draw visitors in their droves.
The Fingal region,
Dublin Fingal takes its name from the Irish Fine Gall, meaning fair-haired foreigner, and is a historic region with old world and rural charm.
The River Liffey, Dublin
The River Liffey is one of the main features of the city and has undergone considerable regeneration in recent years. It rises in the Sally Gap near Kippure in County Wicklow, travels 125km through the centre of Dublin, into Dublin Bay and finally the Irish Sea.
Workhouse Museum, Donaghmore, County Laois
This museum relates the stories of the families who lived and died in the workhouse after the Great Famine and land war.
Battle of the Boyne Site & Bru na Boinne
One of the most important sites in the history of Ireland, this spot marks the place where the Battle of the Boyne was fought in July 1690 between King William III and his father-in-law, King James II. The area also contains the three exceptional passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site dates back to 3200BC and was built by the people of the New Stone Age.
Belturbet Station, Belturbet, County Cavan
This 1885 cut-stone railway station is now home to a visitor centre. The centre houses a fascinating archive of memorabilia including original tickets, timetables and special railway artifacts, and is an ideal spot for railway enthusiasts and children.
Christ Church Cathedral
This exceptional cathedral dates back to around 1030. The crypt, which dates back to 1171/2, is one of the largest medieval crypts in Ireland and the UK, and is a haunting and atmospheric spot
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