Regardless of whether you’re visiting the island of Ireland with friends, family, your significant other or by yourself, there are lots of fun ways that you can celebrate Valentine’s Day. A good way to start is to meet the man himself. Visit the shrine of St Valentine in Dublin’s
Whitefriar Street Church. Couples visit St Valentine’s shrine and pray to the saint that he will watch over them as they live their lives together. A nice thought! After that, you could make your way over to Love Lane in Dublin city. This is the lane joining Essex Street to behind the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street. Love Lane has been decorated with symbols, quotes, and pictures depicting love.
Valentine’s Day means chocolate, right? Visit the
The Chocolate Manor in Northern Ireland and book either a scheduled or private workshop, and learn how to craft your own delicious chocolates. The Chocolate Manor actually won Best Food and Drink Experience in NI at the 2022 Giant Spirit Awards!
For some relaxation, you could visit
The Victorian Treatment Rooms in Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan. Enjoy a variety of individual spa treatments and full day experiences.
Stroll arm-in-arm with your significant other through the beautiful grounds of
Florence Court, County Fermanagh. This 18th century mansion’s demesne includes large gardens, parkland and woodland. Florence Court is licenced for civil weddings, so if you’re feeling extra loved-up, then maybe you could enquire about tying the knot there in advance of your visit...
For a luxury stay to treat that special someone, you can’t beat the five star, award-winning
Ashford Castle in
County Mayo. It was built in the 13th century and was once owned by the famous Guinness brewing family. It’s the perfect location for a stroll, a round of golf, and a cruise on the estate’s lake.
Fancy a romantic dinner for two? For a candlelight dinner in a five star hotel, the
Cliff House Hotel in
County Waterford is high up on our list. It’s hard to go wrong with modern cuisine, a stunning sea view and a Michelin star.
For another intimate setting but with a bit more of a party vibe,
Ukiyo in Dublin city is a popular spot on Valentine’s Day. This restaurant provides Asian-influence food and a range of delicious cocktails.
Feel free to share your romantic memories of visiting Ireland in the comments below!