subject: Family Ideas For Treats Or Scrumptious Meals For Your Great Ireland Vacations [print this page] Nightclubs you should visit on your vacations to Ireland
If you are looking to enjoy the lively night life in Ireland during your vacations, Dublin is the place to be in. Boomerang and Club M are the top choices located in the neighborhood called Temple Bar. You can find crowds on any night of the week there and will be able to enjoy a variety of genres of music. Lillies Bordello is famous for being frequented by popular stars, although the drinks are slightly overpriced. Tripod and Spirit give you a flavor of contemporary house and R&B music right at the city centre. If you are headed to Belfast, there is also a variety of nightclubs to choose from. The M Club, The Limelight and Rain Nightclub are the top three picks in terms of quality dance floors, ambience and music. If you are looking to visit the club that has, in the past, featured gigs by the likes of Oasis, The Stokes and Arctic Monkeys you would definitely want to drop by The Limelight.
Ireland Vacations: the Rich History of the Irish
One of the most famous historical sights in Ireland is the Mt. Croagh Patrick located near the town of Westport. It is said that every year around a million people visit this mountain as a pilgrimage. They all try to reach the top, some on bare feet and others on knees. Some do it as a form of prayer and others as a self inflicted punishment. The Trinity College is the oldest university in Ireland, educating students since 1592. In its possession is a Latin Manuscript of the four gospels which was designed by the monks in those days. Standing since 1213, St. Patricks Cathedral is one of the famous historical sights of Ireland. Ireland is also known for its beautiful castles that one can see spread all over the country. Some of these are: Trim, Dunlace, Carrickfergus and Leap. These castles portray rich cultural heritage and provide historical information as well.
Ireland Vacations: Best Restaurants in Dublin
The local food in Ireland has often been called bland and boring since it was traditionally based on potatoes, making it very difficult to make food interesting and tasty. Still, the latest New Irish Cuisine has is an innovation on traditional Irish food and many restaurants have taken up the challenge to serve food that is tasty and something to talk about. There are many restaurants in Dublin and therefore diversity in cuisine, from Italian, American, British, French. One of the best restaurants is Patrich Guilbaud which is in a large and airy room with a patio and also serves local produce in the tastiest manner possible. For traditional food, head on over to Kilkenny Restaurant which serves excellent stew and quiche as well as freshly baked bread and cakes for its customers. One of the most famous restaurants is The Tea Room which is owned by U2 and has the most delicious dishes made from salmon and veal, along with excellent service.
Ireland and Adventure Travel
Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and a boon for those looking for outdoor fun during their vacations. For people that hate to spend their entire vacation stuck in a hotel, or sightseeing through narrow streets with thousands of other tourists, Ireland is a great escape as the open countryside provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy yourself. Killarney National Park is one of the largest national parks in the country and has plenty of hiking opportunities like Torc Waterfall and the mountain pass of Molls Gap. It is also possible to take a bike ride up to Ross Castle or Gap of Dunloe or even take a quick horseback ride down the Lough Leane shore. Some of the most amazing vistas can be found at the Coomakesta Pass, or you can go boat riding to Skellig Michael, a World Heritage Site.
