Cities of Ireland & Northern Ireland
Chances are you’ve heard of our two capital cities: Dublin and Belfast. Now let us introduce the other members of this elite group, Cork, Derry, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick & Waterford. From youthful to photogenic to elegant to charming to historic, the cities of Ireland and Northern Ireland offer visitors a chance to get to know the real Ireland, the beauty, the friendly people, the laid-back culture & the fascinating history.
Image: City Hall, Belfast
It wasn't so long ago that Belfast was classed as one of the four 'Bs' alongside Bosnia, Baghdad and Beirut as one of the must-avoid destinations. It has all changed now however with Belfast in all repects becoming almost a brand-new city - Read more
Revitalised stretches of waterfront and spruced-up streets with an abundance of coffee bars have provided Cork with a youthful, liberal and cosmopolitan feel. Cosy pubs, good quality local restaurants and live-music sessions are easy to find - Read more
The city has a photogenic location on the River Foyle in County Derry, close to County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland and its ancient defensive walls are the most complete in Ireland - Read more
Dublin is the largest city in Ireland and is also the capital. With Georgian architectural elegance, a famous pub culture and fantastic museums and galleries, this seaside location easily lives up to its huge reputation - Read more
Galway is a bustling town with fantastic nightlife. It's short on common tourist attractions such as museums, but the charming pedestrianised streets and numerous pubs and cafes are sure to keep you occupied - Read more
Kilkenny is the Ireland of many visitors' imaginations and dreams. Known as the 'marble city' due to being built from dark grey limestone flecked with seashells, it is one of the southeast's most visited tourist destinations - Read more
Limerick is situated in the heart of Ireland's beautiful Shannon Region. The city overlooks the majestic and historic King John's Castle which is perched on its Shannon river bank - Read more
Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland famous for its crystal ware and intriguing medieval history. Located on the River Suir, Waterford was once one of the most important European ports in times past - Read more
