{"id":2101,"date":"2020-05-21T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aerlingus.com\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:54:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:54:15","slug":"irelands-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/irelands-hidden-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland’s hidden gems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ireland is full of undiscovered beauty, craic,\u00a0and culture.<\/h3>\n

Here you’ll find some inspiration on how to skip the tourist trail and find something new on your visit.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a01.\u00a0A distillery with a difference in Dublin<\/h4>\n

Some of Dublin\u2019s hottest tourist attractions are breweries and distilleries, and with good reason. The Guinness Storehouse<\/a> and the Jameson Distillery<\/a> are both well worth a visit. But if you want to experience something different, the Teeling Distillery is a hidden gem<\/a>. It\u2019s the first new distillery in the capital for 125 years and it’s creating a stir in the Irish whiskey market.<\/p>\n

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Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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2. Micro island haven in Galway<\/h4>\n

Sometimes overlooked by its big brothers, Inis \u00d3irr is the smallest Aran Island<\/a>. This is one off the beaten track treasure you won\u2019t want to miss<\/a>. Take the ferry<\/a> over and soak in panoramic views of the Cliffs of Moher. Walk or cycle around the 3km-wide island and discover its fishing village, castle ruins, shipwreck and more.<\/p>\n

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Cycling on Inis Oirr, the Wild Atlantic Way<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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3. A slice of paradise in Cork<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s no secret that Cork is a foodie paradise. The English Market<\/a> is legendary and the city even has a museum dedicated to butter<\/a>. One place the locals love is Cafe Paradiso<\/a>. It\u2019s one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country!\u00a0If you fancy a dip, one of Ireland’s best hidden gem beaches<\/a> is in Cork.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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4. An oasis of calm in Irish horse country<\/h4>\n

Home to the\u00a0Curragh Racecourse<\/a>, Punchestown,\u00a0<\/a>and countless riding schools, Kildare is well known internationally for horses. And at the National Stud<\/a>, you\u2019ll get more than you bargained for. Created over 100 years ago, these Japanese Gardens<\/a> are some of the finest in Europe.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Garden, Irish National Stud<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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5. Enjoy a night in the best pub in Ireland<\/h4>\n

Ireland is home to many incredible pubs, but Jim O\u2019 the Mill<\/a> in a tiny Tipperary village called Upperchurch has built a reputation as the best watering hole in the country<\/a>. Take a trip to the Premier County and experience it for yourself.\u00a0Jim O\u2019 the Mill<\/a>\u00a0has just one beer tap, a roaring turf fire, raucous live music and, of course, an unbeatable welcome.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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6. Sail through history<\/h4>\n

The lifeblood of Ireland\u2019s Ancient East<\/a> is the River Shannon. Essential for everything from food production to transport to culture, this hidden gem shapes every county it flows through<\/a>. Pick up your boat and sail through thousands of years of Irish history.<\/p>\n

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Cruise on the River Shannon<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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7. Michelin star cooking<\/h4>\n

Galway is a food lover’s paradise. The charming west of Ireland city is packed with first-rate restaurants. Sitting pretty in the heart of Galway is the Michelin starred Anair<\/a>. Right now you can learn how to recreate the dishes yourself in the restaurant’s\u00a0in-house cookery school, with live online cooking classes<\/a>! From dinner party planning to fish perfection, pick your course<\/a> and bring a taste of Ireland home to your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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8. Surf\u2019s up<\/h4>\n

The Wild Atlantic Way<\/a> has some of the best surfing in the world<\/a>. If you\u2019re a beginner, learn the ropes in Ballybunion Beach, Co. Kerry. Up for a challenge? Head to Sligo\u2019s infamous Mullaghmore Head. While you\u2019re surfing the waves, you might even catch sight of a whale or dolphin too.<\/p>\n

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Easkey Surf Co. Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way Route<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

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9. Deadly displays<\/h4>\n

Blarney Castle<\/a> in Co. Cork is best known for its iconic Blarney Stone<\/a>. People flock here to kiss it, but it shares the grounds with something very sinister\u2026 The Poison Garden <\/a>has a collection of some of the world\u2019s deadliest plants, from Wolfsbane to Opium. Some plants are so toxic they\u2019re caged for your safety.<\/p>\n

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Blarney Castle, Cork<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Book your trip to Ireland today!<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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