County Antrim

The main city in County Antrim, Belfast, offers the visitor much to see and do. The City Hall laying on Donegall Square dominates this part of the town, showing of its breathtaking classical renaissance style architecture. Further round Donegall Square one can find Linen Hall Library which as well as being a stunning building houses of 20,000 Irish volumes. For a relaxing walk then head down to the Botanic Gardens which include the charming Palm House and Tropical Ravine. St. Anne's Cathedral was built between 1899 and 1927 and houses beautiful mosaics alongside the many worshippers. Finally no trip to Belfast would be complete without seeing Belfast Castle which was built in 1870 and is the former home of the Donegall family.

County Dublin

The city of Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is an amazing place to visit, with its lively nightlife, long and dramatic history and fetidly multicultural inhabitants. For a taste of culture then you should head over to the Temple Bar Area which is full of art, theatre, music, pubs, cafes, which should suit the mainstream, alternative, young and old alike. A visit to Trinity College is a vast to one of the oldest centres of leaning in the world, which dates back to the 16th century. If you fancy a pint of the dark stuff then there is no better place than Guinness Brewery and Hop Shop where you can visit exhibitions exploring the two hundred and fifty year history along with a few beers. Dublin Castle is also a must visit, dating back to the 13th century, it houses man interesting museums and exhibitions to compliment the beauty of the building itself. If you commit to many sins after the drinking then head of to confess at St. Patrick's Cathedral, which is also the burial site of Jonathan Swift who wrote the world famous Gulliver's Travels.

County Cork

This is the largest county in Ireland and home to the second largest city the country, Cork. The biggest draw to the area is undoubtedly Blarney Castle which was built by Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster in 1446. There is also the famous Blarney Stone, which is said to give people "eloquent speech" if they kiss it. As the castle is extremely famous and well visited the stone has been kissed by a good many people over the years. Another interesting place to visit is Cobh, on the largest island in Cork Harbour. This has been the point of departure for thousands of people as well as being the last port of call for the Titanic and the Lusitania, two of the worst ever maritime disasters. In the museum you can learn all about the port’s history.

County Kerry

County Kerry is often referred to as "The Kingdom" as it has the most amazing scenery, highest mountains, lovely lakes and is uncommonly warm when compared to the rest of the country. Of especial beauty is the Gallarus Oratory, which was built in the 8th century and is an amazingly motarless building which in certain parts is still water tight. Dingle Town is a beautiful little harbour town, with plenty of good restaurants and pubs to entertain you, whilst Killarney National Park is home to the region’s most stunning landscapes.

County Mayo

On the west of Ireland facing towards the Atlantic is County Mayo, which is home to many a wondrous and beautiful thing. Not least is the National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, which is a monument to an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist who all appeared in the Parish Church for around two hours in 1879. Though they’ve not been round that way for well over a hundred years many people still pop by to check.

County Meath

This county was once home to the Gaelic Kings, and so is often termed the Royal county. Within the county you can find important archaeological monuments, such as the Megalithic Passage Tombs of Newgrange. Newgrange was built around 3,100 B.C ad consists of a massive stone and mound, which is covered with designs and patterns both inside and outside. You can take guided torchlight tours through some of the passages. Another similarly fascinating place is 'The Boyne Cemetery' which is around ten square kilometres of forty passage graves inside the loop of the River Boyne.

County Wicklow

County Wicklow is often called the "Garden of Ireland". This is because of the mountains, coastline, lakes and valleys which make up this breathtaking county. A good place to start with your entry into the county is Glendalough a 6th century monastic site which is situated in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains and was founded by St. Kevin. As well as the churches and cathedral there is also a tall stone tower to see. From Glendalough you might well want to take a trip through Wicklow National Park which is one of the most beautiful spots in the whole of Europe.