Begin in Northern Ireland’s second
city, Derry, by walking the city walls
and exploring the Bogside neighbourhood.
On day two, cross into
County Donegal and explore the Inishowen
Peninsula before spending the night in
Dunfanaghy. As you move down Donegal’s
coastline, check out the monastic ruins of
Glencolumbcille and the sea cli
ff s at Slieve
League. Cross into County Sligo and visit the
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery before
checking in to your Sligo Town hotel. The
next day, treat yourself to a round of golf at
the County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point
or a seaweed bath in Enniscrone. You’ll
skirt Connemara’s eastern edge as you
travel southward to Galway, from where you
should strike out for Clonmacnoise. From
here, move through the heart of the Midlands
and head for another monastic gem, Cashel,
in County Tipperary. Medieval Kilkenny is
only an hour away. Visit the city’s stunning
castle before exploring nearby Thomastown
and Jerpoint Abbey. Using Wexford Town
as a base, explore Curracloe Beach and visit
Enniscorthy and the excellent National 1798
Rebellion Centre. Or you could chill out and
watch the
fi shermen draw in their lines in
Kilmore Quay