Where to stay Just 1.5 hours outside of Dublin, your Irish countryside fantasy awaits at Kinnitty Castle Hotel. AN INTERIOR view of Kinnitty Castle. (credit: KINNITTY CASTLE) Sitting on 260 ...

Whether you want a quiet retreat or an adventure in nature, Ireland's villages have got you covered. Adare is often touted to ...

If you want to get out and exercise a little, the Waterford Greenway is a nice 46 km (~30 mi) track to enjoy the Irish countryside by bike. It follows old railroad tracks and is mostly flat.

Ancient megalithic tombs, medieval castles, and early Christian sites dot the landscape, offering a glimpse into Ireland's rich past ... cycling through peaceful countryside roads, or embarking ...

Cycling in perfect weather, exploring stud farms ... I am old enough to know what that means in Ireland. A succession of weather fronts line up out there, somewhere in the Atlantic, and take ...

The Dingle Peninsula is one of several scenic peninsulas along Ireland’s southwest coast. The Iveragh Peninsula, with its well-known Ring of Kerry scenic drive, is directly south and more popular.