Top Tourist Attractions in Ireland

73 Places You Just Cannot Miss

May 01, 2025

Dear Ireland,
There are moments you give us that the world could never script — a quiet chapel, a sacred vow, and then a voice that rises like a prayer and leaves the whole room breathless. You wrap your magic in the most ordinary of days — in rain-kissed stone, in the laughter after tears, in the sound of a song that somehow says everything. You are not just a place. You are a feeling we keep coming back to.

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73 Top Tourist Attractions in Ireland
From Our Love Ireland Community - Don’t Miss The REAL Ireland
Discover Your Creative Soul:
Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?
At the bar - The 10 Most Famous Pubs In Ireland
Around The Web: Join over 200 golf clubs around Ireland in 2025 for Play in Pink, 10 Things to do this May bank holiday weekend in Ireland | May 2nd - 5th, 2025, Driving the Wild Atlantic Way and more
Experiences Likely To Sell Out
From Social Media - My Granny used to say..
Irish Food You Will Love - Your First Irish Dish?
The Craic - What Are Good Irish Names For A Girl?

73 Top Tourist Attractions in Ireland

Ireland is such a great place to visit, it is hard to know where to start. In this post we list the Top Tourist Attractions in Ireland that you should not miss.

From Our Love Ireland Community

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Don’t Miss The REAL Ireland

Jan Feehan

Exactly. And the lovely people who host those B & B’s!

Kim Engels Whipple

We also did Dublin and the cliffs along with many small towns. I would agree do NOT overlook the small towns

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Discover Your Creative Soul: Join the Earth Sea & Sky Painting Holiday Retreat in Connemara

An unforgettable artistic escape to Ireland’s breathtaking West Coast

A Transformative Artistic Experience Awaits

NIna Patterson is thrilled to announce the launch of the Earth Sea & Sky Painting Holiday Retreat, a one-of-a-kind artistic getaway set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Roundstone, Connemara, on the stunning West Coast of Ireland. Taking place from Thursday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 25th, 2025, this exclusive retreat is designed to awaken your creativity and immerse you in a world of natural beauty and artistic expression.

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

Only one Irish county has no coastline — can you name it?

A) Laois
B) Offaly
C) Carlow
D) Longford

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At The Bar

The 10 Most Famous Pubs In Ireland

“It’s Where Kings Were Crowned in Stone”

Atop the hill in Tipperary, the wind still whispers like it remembers the crown.

The Rock of Cashel wasn’t just built — it was raised by stories.
By saints and warriors, by scribes and kings.

You can walk among the ruins,
but don’t be surprised if you feel watched —
not by ghosts, but by memory.

Because some places weren’t made to be visited.
They were made to be returned to.

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Around The Web

Join over 200 golf clubs around Ireland in 2025 for Play in Pink

Have you played in a Play in Pink event before? If not then 2025 could be your year. There are over 200 golf clubs registered for 2025 already

Red weather warning map shows ‘incredible heat’ hitting Ireland 13C above average

Ireland could potentially be in for more incredible weather with temperatures reaching 13C over the average for this time of the year.

10 Things to do this May bank holiday weekend in Ireland | May 2nd - 5th, 2025

The May Bank Holiday is nearly here, bringing a much-needed break and the perfect excuse to get out and about with the family.

What food traditions were associated with May Day in Ireland?

While Bealtaine may have had fewer foods associated with it than other festivals, milk, butter and eggs did feature highly.

The underrated Irish beach steeped in history with soft sand and fabulous views - it's minutes from busy towns

TAKE a look at the underrated beach steeped in history on Ireland's west coast – and it features soft sand and stunning cliff views.

Driving the Wild Atlantic Way

If you're dreaming of wild waves, quiet beaches, and a road trip with stories at every stop—this one’s for you. The stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way that runs through Sligo and Mayo is one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets. It’s a place where you can climb a hill to find a queen’s grave, dip your toes in the freezing sea (if you're brave!), and maybe even spot a dolphin or two. This part of Ireland is less crowded, full of natural beauty, and packed with little surprises—like seaweed baths, ancient ruins, and pubs where you’re always greeted like an old friend.

**Classiebawn Castle, Mullaghmore Sligo Ireland - Shutterstock**

Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

From Social Media

A Story About Ireland

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Irish Food You Will Love

My Granny used to say..

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The Craic

What Are Good Irish Names For A Girl?

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