What is the best time to travel to Ireland and the best places to see?

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If good weather is what you are after, LATE June into July. Consider spending the 4th of July in Ireland.
Ireland is known for it's changeable weather. It is a relatively small island. The costal towns especially experience this. (Possible rain in the AM, then litterally, 1 hour later, the sun could be shining.)
All of Ireland offers fantastic things to see. If traditional Ireland is what you are after, visit the mid island towns. Look those up on the map routes, not the guide books.
The coast - all of it - offers the most incredible views. Most first time visitors are taken by the Ring of Kerry, which is not far from Shannon Airport.
The town of Ennis, just outside Shannon is a growing town, that offers a great mix of traditional Ireland, as well as a great representation of how this country is growing and prospering.
If you are taking a long trip, many of the highlights are in fact quite a distance from each other.
In the south west - visit Mizen Head. AMAZING lighthouse & bridge, and the most incredible views of the sea.
In the south east - south of Dublin there is another coastal town called Yougal (pronounced Ya-all) well worth a days visit.
Way up along the northern coast of Northern Ireland, do not miss Giants Causeway. It is a natural phenomemon that is not to be missed. Visit Dunluce Castle while you are there.
Of the major cities, Dublin and Cork have so much to offer.
There are some very good guide books to offer help on what to see. also visit the Irish tourisms website.

Pooja

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Traveler

Hi,
Im from the states and live in work in ireland I moved here last in nov 2005. Here in Ireland there is not a lot to do unless your a heavy drinker. You can see alot of castles and sheep, rains alomst every other day BRING A RAINCOAT. IM in Dublin which is the shopping area BUT THE MALLS AND STORES ALL CLOSE AT 6PM so after 6 u can go drink or a movie and that it in a nutshell. Lots of sightseeing but it is looking at the ocean or a castle.. take a train ride that is the most fun thing to do www.irishrail.ie, flights to other areas of europe try www.ryanair.com www.aerlingus.ie

yusdz

Any seasons are welcome... It's in your hand. Like warm sea breeze ? Try summer... Prefer the scent of blossoms ? How 'bout Spring ?. Love to shop for year-end sales ? Perhaps, during winter... Same goes to fall, if you cherish falling leaves scenes...

hkirishmen

I went in Aug, and the weather was nice (for ireland) I saw the normal sites like the Guinness Factory and Waterford Crystle. It's more about seeing the sites, however I do suggest that you see a sporting event, it's fun and crazy, Air Lingus (spelling?) is a GREAT airline. Enjoy your trip.

Aine

June is a wonderful time to visit Ireland because of it's latitude there is long daylight this in June. Imagine daylight past 10pm!!! So your days can be more fun-packed. Redneck is not enjoying true Ireland at all, at all. There are wonderful places to see, wonderful western seaboard, antiquity all over the place, if you are interested in history, then you'll be really excited. If you golf then you'll have ample choices at much more reasonable prices than US courses. True, the pub life is something to experience.
Also the cuisine in Ireland is outstanding, this may surprise you, but it has come on in leaps and bounds in the last 15 years. If you go, you won't be disappointed. Oh, I forgot the theatres.

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