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Posted Wed 14 Sep 2016 10:49 AM
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Ireland isn’t the largest place in the world, so five days is the perfect amount of time to get a flavour of the island in all of its autumnal splendour. As the landscape slowly turns from green to orange, and the fires start crackling in the hearth, it becomes the perfect time to experience both the great outdoors, and the cosy firesides of Ireland.
Ireland’s leafy parks provide some of the most stunning scenery around the fall season. Phoenix Park in Dublin features huge swathes of greenery that transforms to a sea of crimson leaves almost overnight. And you can see herds of deer wandering the walkways, right in the middle of the city! Killarney National Park at the other end of the island is an absolute treasure – watch sparkling waterfalls tumble through scarlet foliage, as the leaves crunch under your feet, and the views along the Ring of Kerry are simply sublime.
Up in Northern Ireland, take a Black Taxi Tour around Belfast. Run by people who know the place best, embark on an urban adventure that takes you into the city’s past with visits and insights of the political murals. And don’t forget Belfast’s all-year-round attractions, including Titanic Belfast – the world’s largest Titanic visitor attraction, and the rightful home of the Ship of Dreams. And if you like dramatic scenery, follow the Causeway Coastal Route – voted one of the best road trips in the world – to its jewel in the crown: The Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you're looking for some cultural kicks, the island's Autumn Festival Season is worth a look. Making waves and selling out fast this year are Don Giovanni, at the Dublin Theatre Festival (29 Sept – 16 Oct); Jacob Collier at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival (28 Oct – 31 Oct); and Taylor Mac at the Belfast International Arts Festival (11 Oct – 29 Oct).
For a taste of Ireland’s bracing weather complemented by breathtaking scenery, one of the many walking festivals this season is a definite must-do. For veterans, the Fermanagh Walking Festival offers an ascent of the 2,182-foot Cuilcagh Mountain, with views over the glittering Fermanagh Lakelands, whilst the Wicklow Walking Festival offers visits to the ancient and tranquil Glendalough, where you can visit the glassy twin lakes – a fitting backdrop to this 6th century monastic site. The festival will also take you to the Wicklow Gap, where wintry winds howl along the valleys and hills of this ancestral landscape.
If walking isn’t really your thing, Ireland has plenty of cosy firesides to snuggle up in front of. The Bath in Beggar’s Bush, Dublin, doesn’t just offer a cosy fire to warm yourself by, but also offers customers hot water bottles to cuddle! For something more lively, visit Kelly’s Cellar in Belfast, which romps with live music six nights a week! And if you find yourself at the very tip of Ireland on the stormy Aran Islands, be sure to call in to Joe Watty’s, for a good warm-up before you venture out into the October winds again!
Ireland is a wonderful place to visit in the autumn, but true to form, the weather is always unpredictable! Always remember to pack for every occasion! Sudden bursts of rain in August, and blisteringly hot afternoons in October aren’t uncommon. Just make sure you pack for all eventualities – and enjoy!
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Posted Wed 14 Sep 2016 11:29 AM
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How about visiting the Aran Islands? Sailing via the Cliffs of Moher?? Interested? Our brochure is attached, Bill O Brien THE Doolin Ferry Co
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