MAIN Travel Tourist Guides Europe Ireland

Traveling through Ireland, the landscape changes quickly - from the bustling capital city in Dublin to the wild and scenic beaches of Galway Bay.

The scenery, friendly faces and hearty food are some of the favorite memories you'll bring back from your visit to Ireland. (In fact, these three usually rate at the very top of the most popular Ireland tourist attractions.)

Take a tour of Irish cities, shorelands and country vistas with our mini-tour of the Erin Isle - with special focus on the West coast.

Here, the rocky moonscape of inland Connemara leads down to an equally wild coastal shore.

Or swing south, and around, to Galway Bay — for unforgettable views of The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. Don't forget to stop at the lovely town of Ennis on your way southwest to the Dingle Peninsula.

Further inland, the Ring of Kerry beckons with unforgettable views of Ireland's picture perfect lakes and mountains.

Below, our comprehensive Web guide to all of Ireland featuring picture galleries, virtual tours, detailed tourist info, Irish summer festivals, facts and more about Ireland travel from top sites on the subject:

Tourism Ireland - Go in-depth with their A-Z Ireland place finder or graze on the countries tourist highlights, together with practical info on getting there and getting around, hotels & accommodation, maps, pictures, and a guide to tracing your Irish ancestry.

Ireland Tourist Board - The official site offering the hard sell on vacation packages, B & B's, hotels and more, but with lots of additional facts and information including maps by region, itinerary planner, virtual Ireland in pictures, related links.

Ireland Travel | Lonely Planet World Guide - The expert guide with the telling quote: "There are fifty shades of green, and none of them are jaded" with inside info on top Ireland tourist attractions, when to go and how to get there.

Northern Island Tourist Board - The land of the Giant's Causeway, C.S. Lewis and lots of pubs! Including a travel planner, maps and guide, major tourist sites, hotels & restaurants, off the beaten track adventures, pictures, event schedule, hotel booking,

Tourist Information Dublin - The capital city simply laid out with top destinations explained along with contact info and visiting hours for the Guiness Brewery, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and other top Dublin attractions.

Ireland West - Awe-inspiring beauty awaits in this online tour of what you'll find in Connemara, the Aran Islands, and more towns and cities up and down the coast, including things to do and see, trip planner, hotel booking, related links.

Galway.net - The capital city of the West and a hoppin' college town with plenty of nightlife, history and culture, photo gallery, event schedule, plus guides to The Burren, Cliffs of Moher and other nearby attractions.

Cork Ireland Tourism - There's wild beauty and rebel history in Ireland's largest county offering info and pictures of it spectacular coastline, Blarney Castle, pubs and restaurants, hotels, maps, related links.

Ireland Summer Travel Calendar:

Christmas in Ireland | also see -> St. Patrick's Day

Feature Article -> The Claddagh Ring Story