![]() ![]() Head off-grid to Blacksod Pier to catch a ferry to the Inishkea Islands and discover a magnificent beach fringed by an abandoned village and pristine ocean waters. North of Achill is the Erris Peninsula which has Elly Bay, a safe beach with shallow waters, or Glosh and Crosshead Beaches, which offer dangerous, menacing waves. It’s sheltered by giant cliffs that rise up to the north and south like a natural amphitheater. Keem Bay is further west on Achill, and it is arguably Ireland’s most beautiful beach. It once lured John Lennon and Yoko Ono on a "second honeymoon," and it’s also the gateway to Achill Island’s Keel Strand, which has miles of dunes to fly kites and jaw-dropping views of Slievemore and the Mweelaun Cliffs. Mulranny, with its bone-white powdery sand, has turquoise water that swirls around its contours. With a jagged, vast coastline, towering sea stacks and off-the-radar islands, County Mayo offers beach settings that are framed by spectacular backdrops. Planning tip: Travel in the off-season (November to Easter) for the best chance to catch Inishowen’s famous Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) stenciled onto a dark sky.Ĭounty Mayo's jaw-dropping sea stacks tower over the crashing waves below © Bruno Biancardi / Getty Images 2. The route passes one beauty spot after another, like Five Finger Strand (which has hazardous swimming conditions) and Knockamany, before arriving at the top of the world at Banba’s Crown on Malin Head. Before weaving on towards Tullagh Strand, there’s a wonderful detour to Glenevin Waterfall. It’s a narrow, curving road that snakes through the Urris Hills with spectacular coastal views. Start the drive north by navigating the easterly contours of Lough Swilly before moving inland from Fort Dunree to discover a highlight, Mamore Gap. It’s one of the best places to visit in Ireland for a weekend, as it’s easily navigated over a couple of days. Inishowen has a hundred-mile sign-posted loop trail that covers the major attractions around the peninsula from any starting point. This is the final slice (or trailhead) of the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, a coastal odyssey that connects this most northerly tip of Ireland to the south along the western seaboard. Taste the world-famous Irish drink at Guinness Storehouse, enjoy the sights on Big Bus Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, or discover Dublinʼs oldest building, Christ Church Cathedral - the choice is yours! 1. Choose 3, 4, 5, or 7 top Dublin attractions and enjoy great savings with Go City.
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