Ireland holidays, city breaks and unforgettable road trips
Your Irish escape starts here.
Turn one island into Dublin weekends, Wild Atlantic road trips, Wicklow walks, colourful towns and an Ireland holiday built completely around you.
Ireland can be a Dublin weekend, a coastal road trip or the kind of escape that changes every mile.
Choose one lively base or join several regions together. Dublin works beautifully for a short break, Galway opens the door to Connemara and the Burren, while Kerry, Donegal, Wicklow and the Wild Atlantic Way reward a slower journey.
Two Irish escapes worth building a trip around.
Start with the kind of holiday you fancy, then choose dates, accommodation and extras. A destination-wide search keeps the idea alive even when one particular hotel is full.
Dublin
Spend two or three nights around the Georgian streets, the River Liffey and Dublin’s museums, markets and live-music pubs. Add coastal Howth, the Wicklow Mountains or the Boyne Valley when you have another day.
Wild Atlantic Way
Base yourself in Galway for music, food and day trips, or collect a car and join the Burren, Connemara, colourful harbour towns, empty beaches and towering sea cliffs into one unforgettable journey.
Four easy ways to make Ireland yours.
Pick one trip shape that suits your time and budget, or join several together. Ireland is compact enough to explore, but far too interesting to rush.
A Dublin mini break
Mix landmark history, Georgian streets, neighbourhood food, live music and an easy coast or mountain day trip.
See price examples →The Wild Atlantic Way
Follow the western edge through Donegal, Sligo, Connemara, Clare, Kerry and Cork at your own pace.
Explore the full journey →An Irish waterfall road trip
Join hidden cascades, green valleys, woodland trails and scenic drives into one refreshingly different route.
Open the waterfall route →The ultimate Ireland loop
Start near Dublin, sweep through the south and west, then return with castles, coastlines and towns woven together.
See the grand road trip →Could a three-night Dublin break really start from around £179pp?
Yes. A live flight-and-hotel example was showing from around this level when checked, while taking the car opens a completely different kind of Irish escape. Use these as inspiration, then compare your own dates for the real total.
Dublin
Three nights with flights in the example search, creating an affordable starting point for museums, neighbourhood walks, food and live-music evenings.
Compare Dublin holiday options →Irish Sea crossing
A transport-only starting fare shown for selected off-peak overnight sailings, useful when luggage, walking kit or a longer self-drive route makes bringing the car worthwhile.
Compare stays for a road trip →Short ferry break
A selected short-stay transport fare for trips of up to 28 hours. It is a useful reminder that Ireland can work for a spontaneous mini adventure as well as a full week.
Compare Dublin short stays →Children can travel free on selected Irish Sea motorist fares
The current ferry promotion covers eligible children aged 0-15 on selected Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Pembroke bookings made by 31 August 2026 for travel up to 16 December 2026. Availability and fare rules apply, so check the ferry provider directly before arranging the rest of the trip.
Examples independently checked 17 July 2026 and based on the original provider conditions shown at that time. Days Out Now is not affiliated with the holiday comparison or ferry providers used to verify these examples. The buttons use Days Out Now’s existing travel partners. Prices, dates, routes, passengers, luggage, cabins, local taxes and availability can change, so always confirm the live total and exactly what is included before booking.
Book the whole holiday, or build it your way.
Choose a flight-and-hotel option for simplicity, or compare each part separately when a ferry crossing, a flexible road trip or several different bases gives you a better holiday.
Compare complete holidays
Search flight-and-hotel options together, then check luggage, transfers, local taxes and financial protection before booking.
Build a flexible trip
Compare flights and accommodation separately, or arrange the ferry directly. Add a car when coastal roads, waterfalls, peninsulas and smaller villages are part of the plan.
Add memorable experiences
Turn a good-value base into a brilliant holiday with food tours, boat trips, island days, guided walks, castle visits and trips into Connemara or Wicklow.
Start with Dublin, then search the wider island.
The verified live map opens in Dublin, but its destination search can be changed for the next stop on your route. If one property is full, widen the search to nearby neighbourhoods, towns or another base.
Latest guides and adventures in the Republic of Ireland.
Discover the Wild Atlantic Way, a scenic Glenealo Valley walk, a waterfall road trip and a grand Ireland loop. Every new post added to the Republic of Ireland category will appear here automatically with its title, link, blurb and featured image.
More Ireland guides are on the way.
If the feed is temporarily empty, use the holiday ideas, booking searches and activities on this page. New posts added to the Republic of Ireland category will appear here and in the carousel automatically.
Glenealo Valley Scenic Walk
Moel Arthur
The Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland’s legendary Atlantic coast Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip: 29 Stops from Kinsale to Malin Head This Wild Atlantic Way road trip links harbour towns, island adventures, mountain passes, surf…
The Ultimate Republic of Ireland Waterfalls Road Trip
This Republic of Ireland Waterfalls Road Trip is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventurers alike. Whether you’re chasing dramatic cascades or peaceful hidden gems, this itinerary has it all!
Ultimate Ireland Road Trip
This route takes you from Dublin down the east coast, around the south, and up the west coast, ensuring a smooth and scenic drive
Ireland guides worth putting at the top of your list.
This handpicked feed is controlled by the Popular tag. Add or remove that tag on any Republic of Ireland post and this section updates automatically.
Follow Ireland’s western edge along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Our route joins Donegal headlands, Sligo scenery, Connemara, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Kerry peninsulas and the coast towards Cork. Use it as one huge adventure or borrow the section that fits your ferry, flights and available time.
Explore the full road trip →Find memorable things to do in Ireland.
Browse current food tours, boat trips, island days, guided walks, castle visits and day tours, then check cancellation terms and meeting details before booking.
More from Ireland.
Swipe or use the controls to discover more Republic of Ireland content. Every card updates automatically from the post title, link and featured image.
Where will you explore next?
Continue north through the same island, cross the Irish Sea, or turn one journey into a bigger Celtic adventure.
Northern Ireland
Causeway cliffs, mountain walks, castles and one of the UK’s greatest coastal routes.
Explore Northern Ireland →Scotland
Highlands, islands, lochs, castles and road trips made for big adventures.
Explore Scotland →Wales
Mountains, waterfalls, castles and a coastline full of unforgettable stops.
Explore Wales →