Why go to Ireland? The 10 good reasons to go Ireland

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Beautiful Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is fascinating, and the Giant's Causeway is a marvel.

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A thousand-year-old history

The Stone Age sites scattered around are the largest in the world.

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A family destination

Many of the tours are child-friendly and they always receive discounts.

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The ads

The pub here is more than a bar; it's a pillar of social life.

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A varied offer

Celtic ruins, medieval abbeys, castles, museums... The possibilities are endless.

A wild nature

The magnificent scenery doesn't disappoint and is an ideal backdrop for hiking.

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Many national parks

There are many national parks to protect the wilderness.

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A warm people

The Irish love their country and want visitors to love it.

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Traditions still alive and well

St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, traditional songs and dances - this is a land of customs.

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Vibrant cities

Dublin, Belfast, Cork or Galway, there is no lack of cities with a warm atmosphere.

What to visit Ireland?

Interview: MY DUBLIN

with Baptiste Tharreau, author of the guide

Baptiste Tharreau has been traveling the world for fifteen years for the Petit Futé. And the discovery of Ireland a few years ago was a revelation. Since then, he regularly takes his notebooks there to find new good plans. On this unique island, he loves the village atmosphere of Dublin, listening to traditional concerts with a beer in hand and walking along hiking trails

See the video of the interview

Good to know to visit Ireland

Timetable Timetable

In Dublin and the larger cities, museum opening hours are generally from 10am to 5 or 6pm every day of the week.

Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland: January1, March 17, Easter Monday,1st Monday in May,1st Monday in June,1st Monday in August, last Monday in October, December 25 and 26 (the only mandatory public holiday is December 25).

In Northern Ireland: January1, March 17, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May1, last Monday in May, July 12, last Monday in August, December 25 and 26.

To be booked To be booked

Reservations are rarely necessary, apart from the major Dublin sightseeing tours in high season, such as Trinity College.

Budget & Tips Budget & Tips

The vast majority of museums and tourist sites charge admission. It's worth noting that discounts are often available when booking online. And almost all offer group entry for families (2 adults and 2 children).

In Dublin, the Dublin Pass allows you to enter around thirty tourist attractions without queuing. You get free access to the "Hop on Hop off" bus, as well as numerous discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€69, €89, €99, €109 or €115), it's the ideal way to visit the capital's major tourist attractions.

Main events Main events

Numerous events are organized throughout the year all over the country. Don't hesitate to contact the tourist offices to find out about local events.

Guided tours Guided tours

In Dublin, you'll find all kinds of guided tours. And if there's one not to be missed, it's the Literary Pub Crawl (www.dublinpubcrawl.com), which introduces you to the two pillars of Irish culture: the pub and literature. Led by two actors, the tour is peppered with literary anecdotes. You'll meet Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw and other illustrious Irishmen, in a very friendly atmosphere.

Smokers Smokers

Smoking is banned in public places. All over Ireland.

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