We have had the privilege of visiting Ireland several times, and when visiting the ‘Emerald Isle,’ its cities are some of the best places to embrace Irish culture. Irish cities are magical, full of local history, myths and legends, art galleries, pubs, and friendly locals. Whether you visit Dublin for major attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells, or you head to Galway for traditional music and street art, you will fall in love with the lively cities in Ireland.
Best Cities in Ireland
In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the best cities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. These are the places where you will make lasting memories during your stay.
The best way to get around Ireland is by renting a car. You can compare car rental prices here. We have taken road trips along the Wild Atlantic Way, on Ireland’s west coast, with island day trips, cobbled streets, and live music and along the Causeway Coast to see some of Northern Ireland’s most awe-inspiring attractions. We have explored lesser-visited cities in Ireland and each one is just as memorable as the last.
1. Dublin
Dublin is Ireland’s largest city and the capital of the Republic of Ireland. We recommend spending at least three days in Dublin before traveling to the different cities in Ireland. Located on the River Liffey, Dublin has hundreds of attractions at your fingertips.
Top attractions in this popular Irish City are endless including a visit to the famous Kilmainham Gaol, the GPO Museum, and the Guinness Storehouse (read more about our experience here).
Dublin Castle is one of the most famous medieval castles in the world, dating back to the 13th century. It is now a government building, but that doesn’t stop tourists from coming to see it.
Trinity College, the Book of Kells, and the famous Temple Bar. Dublin is easily one of the best cities in Ireland for history lovers, with stories of the Easter Rising in 1916 to ancient stories within the pages of the Book of Kells. It’s also a city of academia; Dublin is officially Yeats country and houses Trinity College, which educated the likes of Oscar Wilde.
There are so many things to do in Dublin, and if you want to visit Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, you will want to be in Dublin. If you want to escape the city, Dublin is just a hop skip and a jump from the Wicklow Mountains where you can go hiking or horseback riding.
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