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Places to see in Ireland, from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, and the best time to go: May–Sep.
Places to see in Ireland
DublinPubs, music and historyPhoto: 瑞丽江的河水 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cliffs of MoherAtlantic sea cliffsPhoto: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ring of KerryA scenic coastal loop
GalwayLively streets and Connemara
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Best time to go to Ireland
Generally May to September. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Ireland
What surprised you most about Ireland?
Every trip to Ireland brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Ireland?
The best time for Ireland depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Ireland you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Ireland – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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