1. In Limerick you get the enjoy wide open spaces as this wonderful old town sits on the majestic River
Shannon with the Wild Atlantic Way looming off to the west. You can walk all the way from the city centre
out to the University campus along the river. Get lost in some of the most beautiful scenery then nip over
the river to County Clare and find a quiet country pub or two to relax in. In the other direction stroll out from
the city to the Cathedral that is Thomond Park. For all rugby-lovers worship here. Indeed this city throbs
with a love for all sports; gaelic football, hurling, soccer and rugby to name but a few. Here is the place to
watch live sports while in Ireland. Passion and pride run like a mighty seam through the wonderful people
of this friendly place.
Dublin is the place for Jacks or Jackeens. It's the name we irish have for 'city slickers'. And wow what a city
it is. Before independence it was the second city of the British Empire. Enough remnants of that glorious, if
sometimes tragic, past still stud this great city carved in two by the River Liffey. When in town celebrate
Dublin's Viking past with an amphibious 'Viking Splash' tour that takes you through land and water. It's
more fun than should be legal. Then follow the giant footsteps of all the great Dublin-born writers (and the
country-born 'Culchie' scribes (rednecks) who escaped to the capital city to follow their muse and create
great literature with a Writers' walking tour. Unmissable. Unforgettable. Then hike south of the city in the
Dublin Mountains up to the 'Hellfire' Club for ghostly and ghoulish tales while 'drinking' in the most
wonderful view of the city and a sparkling Dublin Bay below.
So having given you a taste of what these cities has to offer let’s begin our Ireland Bucket List:
• Brown Sauce is good with almost everything. Try it.
• Get yourself a bottle of Poitín (Irish pronunciation: [ p ot i n]ˈ ˠ ʲ ː ), it’s Irish moonshine.
• Climb to the Hell Fire Club in the Dublin Mountains so incredible views of the surrounding
hills and Dublin Bay
• Walk to the Water Reservoir in Bohernabrenna on outskirts of Dublin with wonderful
walks through the woods.
• Eat potatoes in all its many forms. And don’t forget the brown sauce.
• Go swimming in Dublin Bay at The Forty Foot where everyone from paupers to
princes go for a dip in the sea
• Learn the words to ‘Molly Malone’ Dublin’s Anthem and remember Molly wasn’t just
selling Cockles and Mussels
• Eat Cockles and Mussels
• Walk out of Dublin along the Royal Canal or Grand Canal; your choice. Both are stunning.
• At the other end of the Canals you have the mighty river Shannon. Take a boat trip on it up
to the monastery at Clonmanoise and imagine you’re a Viking raider from 1200 years ago. Or
a monk.
• Go to Sean’s Bar in Athlone. It’s Ireland’s oldest dating from 900AD. Love how you step out
of its Beer Garden and you have the River Shannon flowing by the back door.

2. • Head to Galway and soak up the party atmosphere of this college city.
• Too much partying in Galway? Well then take a boat up to Lough Corrib to clear your head.
Or a ferry over to the Aran Islands. That will definitely blow away the cobwebs.
• Once back on dry land head to the Cliffs of Moher. Awesome sea cliffs
• Want even more awesome sea cliffs? Head to Donegal and check out the Slieve League Sea
Cliffs
• Stick around in Donegal and take in the spellbinding scenery. And incredibly friendly locals.
• Once you’ve soaked up all things Donegal take the short trip to the wonderful city of
Derry/Londonderry. Why has it two names? It’s the unbelievable history and politics of the
place. Also make sure to walk around the complete city walls.
• Head east out of Derry and you’re soon hitting Game of Thrones filming locations. Make sure
to go to Ballintoy Harbour with stupendous views of Rathlin Island and Scotland. At Ballintoy
try and play some hurling on the beach. Hurling is Ireland’s national sport and is over 2,000
years old. Make sure to pick up a hurling stick and ball on the way.
• Visit the Giant’s Causeway. It has everything; a spectacular setting, churning, foaming sea
and amazing rock formations. And it’s free once you avoid the Visitor Centre there.
• Try and cross Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge if you dare.
• After the bridge drive down the amazing Coast Road all the way down to Belfast.
• Love Belfast. And its politics and history. And incredible music scene. Check it out.