Irish Bucket List: Top Things to Do

Are you thinking about where to fly off to for your next family vacation? Whether it’s a trip with your friends, your family or you’re just going solo, Ireland is one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Europe. If you’re interested in learning the rich history, enjoying the lively culture, and observing the magnificent beauty of a country, Ireland is the place to go.

Ireland is one of the most visited places by tourists because of its fascinating scenery, the amazing heritage tours, monumental castles, and the art and food. This Celtic island has bustling cities full of tourists, and peaceful picturesque villages with stretches of grasslands that never end.

Here are some top things to do when in Ireland!

1. Visit The Capital

One of the best things to do to get to know about the Irish culture is to explore Ireland’s capital city – Dublin! Dublin is one of the most beautiful cities overall in Europe. In Dublin, you can visit the Temple Bar, to experience the traditional Irish music and pub life, pay a visit to The Guinness Store House, or go to the Gaelic Games Museum.

2. The Connemara Peninsula

If you want to take a break from the busy streets of the city, you should visit the Connemara Peninsula—known for its coastline full of beautiful beaches and coves. The roads of the Connemara will take you from one little village to another. All of the Irish villages have traditional pubs and serve seafood chowder with recipes passed down from generations.

3. Visit The Castles!

Ireland has a very rich history. The Anglo-Normans left Ireland with some of the most monumental and behemoth homes and castles. Some of these buildings are not in the same condition they were many eons ago, but a lot of them are maintained frequently and are worth a visit.

4. The Serene Cliffs Of Moher

The cliffs of Moher with the ocean

One of the most famous sightseeing places in Ireland is the Moher Cliffs. There is an 8km stretch that will take you to the top at an altitude of almost 200 ft.! The view of the ocean from above is breathtaking and something you’ll never forget.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser Oct 2024 By • Family TomBarron2013 New York City, NY2

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Oct 2024 • Family

We highly recommend My Ireland Heritage for anyone who wants to learn and be guided to their Irish “roots” and much, much more. Sean Quinn and Ian Darragh of My Ireland Family Heritage have deep knowledge or the areas we wanted to visit in Meath, Sligo and Kilkenny. While we knew about one side of the family history back to 1690, there was nothing known about the other that arrived in the US in the 1870s.

Ian, Sean, and Nicola did thorough research on our localities and locations from which our ancestors left for America in 1849 and later. In addition, Ian and Sean did separate day-long “recons” in advance of our time with them, seeking out local people and the specific properties with maps and whatever records still available. Their results were absolutely outstanding! In both our cases, they found and took us to our still-existing cottages and shops from the early 1820s.

It was so enjoyable to be with Ian for three days and for a special day with Sean. Whether it was the Newgrange World Heritage sites 5,500 years old , the Battle of the Boyne 1690 , or the local cemeteries and churches of our ancestors. Ian was especially attentive to my wife throughout the travels after she twisted her ankle in a rain-soaked old cemetery.

Throughout the process of trip preparation over months to giving us the final, wonderful books of Meath and Sligo, Aisling was highly professional and responsive with all the many details. The bound books she prepared are treasures! Thanks to all for truly exceptional experiences.

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Review of My Ireland Heritage Tours Presented on Trip adviser by Shelley L @ sjlively

Exceptional in every way!

Over the last few months of preparing for our trip, every single detail was meticulously attended, not only professionally, but helpfully, and in such a friendly manner, that I felt as if I knew Sean, Aisling and Ian before I even stepped off the plane.

The amount of work these wonderful people put into our personal history is mindboggling. My mother was an avid amateur genealogist, and had worked for decades to bring to light the trail our family took, but our resources are limited.

Sean knows exactly where to look, and was able to fill in so many gaps that had eluded us for generations. Some of the information he found, unbeknownst even to him, actually solidified the findings we had amassed over the years. Ours was a family in coal mining – I only found on our tour that they had originated from a mining area, and their arrival on the  border coincided exactly with the decline in the mining industry in County Wicklow.

I would have been overjoyed simply with the knowledge of why they left when they did, about 12 years before the famine. Breaking through our brick wall of great grandparents even farther back on the family tree was a dream come true, but to be able to set foot on not only the area they lived, and find that the house is still there was overwhelming. Seeing the family church and cemetery where our ancestors and extended family still rest is a truly moving experience.

The care taken by this company in each and every aspect of the journey cannot be overstated. Only about 2 weeks prior to my trip, Sean contacted me to let me know that he had also stumbled across some of my husband’s family name in the process and included them as well in his research. How often can anyone say that they not only got what they paid for, but more than they ever imagined? I can say that. They were even kind enough to answer a few follow-up questions after my return home, as I was so stunned on my tour with Ian that I didn’t think ask at the time.If you have the opportunity to make the trip to Ireland, contact My Ireland Family Heritage before you go.

If your family was there, Sean will go above and beyond to find them. Even without family, contact them anyway. Ian is a walking encyclopedia of history, and so fun to talk to. Aisling will make sure every “I” is dotted, and every “T” is crossed.  Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime, and the opportunity to pass on everything we have discovered to future generations

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