Ireland City Breaks

Ireland is an exciting and culturally rich country with a diverse selection of cheap city break destinations to choose from, all telling their own Irish histories and exuding individual character and energy. Cities such as Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kilkenny all offer a chance to sample the best of Irish culture and tradition with the friendly locals more often than not willing to share their stories over a pint of the iconic Irish drink, Guinness. With its proximity to the UK and regular cheap flights, as well as cost-effective ferries, to cities such as Dublin and Cork, Ireland is a great choice for short trips or weekend breaks from the UK. 

 

The Irish capital Dublin is Ireland’s largest city and home to over a quarter of the country’s population, making it an eclectic and vibrant destination for a city break in Ireland. Situated on Ireland’s east coast, Dublin is brimming with true Irish character and is surrounded by stunning natural scenery and long stretches of attractive coastline. Dublin also boasts plenty of fascinating historic and cultural attractions including Dublin Castle, the National Museum of Ireland, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the recently erected ‘Spire of Dublin’ to name just a few. On top of all this, Dublin is one of the greenest capital cities in Europe, with a large selection of parks and open spaces; perfect for enjoying a relaxing afternoon on a family city break in Ireland.

 

The city of Cork, situated on the southern coast of Ireland is often hailed as one of the country’s most beautiful cities with its impressive Georgian architecture and coastal surroundings. Cork’s numerous artistic venues and annual events such as the Cork Film Festival make it a good choice for cultural city breaks in Ireland. Galway, on Ireland’s western coast is also a superb spot for a scenic city break in Ireland, with the nearby rugged coastline and the unique Galway Bay, famous for its selection of traditional sailing craft. A city break in the central Irish city of Kilkenny is a good option for those in search of a historical city break in Ireland.