Ireland People & Culture

Take your time to explore Country Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher are very touristic with lots of people, the not so famous cliffs (south) of Killrush are also nice to visit on a rainy or stormy day!
Try visiting the Aran Island (in particular Inishmore). Go by boat (from Doolin) and rent a bike to explore the islands.
Go walking in the Burren or drive through with your car. Take a few moments to enjoy the mistic Poulnabrone Dolmen.

Dublin is a pleasnat city, but its main attraction is the nighlife and its friendly people. Spend an evening or two in Temple Bar and find some live music.

Lismore has no working ATM machines and the only computer available for internet banking is at the local library. Watch out thow you have to book the computer ahead of time because the school kids book it to use the internet for school projects....basically just make sure you have cash. The pub crawl is great 7 pubs for about 300 people.

Basically this is Dublin. Well you have to go on St Paddy's day cause it is so funny!!! Everyone is drunk and all they streets are full of people. Go to the Cheile and dance along and have a great crack.

place most people stop on the way to dublin

In general, the Dublin culture is very friendly and open towards other influences. It definitely doesn't resemble that of the traditional Irish countryside. Something you might want to keep in mind is the division between North and South in Dublin. North of the river Liffey is the blue collar area, whereas the areas off the south bank are more posh. These differences tend to disappear with the upgrading of run-down areas, but they're still very clear in this city. Walk from Grafton Street to O'Connell Street and note the difference!

Most people who come to Gweedore stop off for either the local musicians and/or to see their home turf. Both are worth the journey: some of Ireland's finest artists are from this area and the natural surroundings (e.g. the Poison Glen, Bloody Foreland etc.) are all as dramatic as you'd expect the Isle of Legends to be!

For a free cultural afternoon visit the little known but frequently interesting Ely Gallery in Ely Place.

I live only an hour away from Dublin. I'm not a Dubliner but I can tell you that it is a city of culture. They are mixed nationalities living in Ireland, stretching all the way to Galway on the opposite coast. In Dublin itself, there are many museums and attractions for the avid traveller to visit. There's the Phoenix Park, just outside the city which hosts Dublin Zoo. There's the spire in the middle of O' Connell Street. Ireland was home to many famous writers and there are museums dedicated to them as well as many art galleries to suit everybody's taste. There is also the Viking Splash Tour which takes you through the streets of Dublin before bringing you onto the River Liffey itself for a nautical view of the city. There are many suburbs with their own attractions etc. There are many good quality restaurants, hotels and BBs. You could get lost in this city if you really wanted to. Everyone will recommend something different but it is worth at least one visit. It has a good transport system including buses, trains, city bus tours, the LUAS (light-rail system), Dublin Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The only thing I will say that counts against it are the locals, at time they can be rude and unpleasant, and with the Euro buying things or staying somewhere can be quite expensive so look out for good deals and take them where you find them. They are few and far between. Dublin is famous for its nightlife so you will always find a pub/nightclub to suit your taste. Always travel in a group and stay in crowded, well-lit areas and keep moving: pick-pockets are rife in the city so beware!

mysterious because I have no idea about it!

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

Absolutely loved the pub! The music and atmosphere. It is what you go to Ireland for!

Head to one of Doolin's three pubs (all on the same street) for free live Irish music and a pint. Very nice!

St Stephen's Green is a great place to escape the hustle and bussle of the city, but if its the night life you seek, temple bar is definatly worth a visit, especially when live music is being played (can be expensive though)

TH Doolans on O'Connell Street is one of the finest pubs in Waterford. Good music and pints!

Take your time to explore Country Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher are very touristic with lots of people, the not so famous cliffs (south) of Killrush are also nice to visit on a rainy or stormy day!
Try visiting the Aran Island (in particular Inishmore). Go by boat (from Doolin) and rent a bike to explore the islands.
Go walking in the Burren or drive through with your car. Take a few moments to enjoy the mistic Poulnabrone Dolmen.

Lovely little fishing village in southwest coast of Ireland. Trip around Slea head is a must. You can take a boat ride out to see Fungi the Dingle dolphin. If you're lucky and you walk/drive out to the headland near the town you may see him too.

Guess what - you can meet ghosts in Knock, and I'm not lying. I met mine 8 miles north of the town, near the turn to Connemara. He was an old guy with a handlebar moustache, a grey ducktail and green socks, riding an old bike.. it's a good story, but too long for here! Go to Knock and get your own personal ghost story.

Just a bridge on the Castlecomer to Kilkenny Road, remains of the older 18th century bridge can be seen. good for trout fishing

Donegal has some of the most unspoilt, sandy beaches in the world. Donegal town's Central hotel is an ok place to stay. Ask for a room with river views. Room rates can hike up dramatically at holiday times.

Take your time to explore Country Clare.
The Cliffs of Moher are very touristic with lots of people, the not so famous cliffs (south) of Killrush are also nice to visit on a rainy or stormy day!
Try visiting the Aran Island (in particular Inishmore). Go by boat (from Doolin) and rent a bike to explore the islands.
Go walking in the Burren or drive through with your car. Take a few moments to enjoy the mistic Poulnabrone Dolmen.

When you are in Dublin stay in busy areas unless you have somebody with you or know the area. If you need help just ask someone they are usually very helpful There are many ways to get around the city so if you missed your bus, train etc. don't worry you could hop on a Dart, Luas or even get a Taxi. No bother. Watch out for street performers on Grafton St. they are very good usually. Watch your bags on the Luas . Pickpockets usually take that form of transport because it is so cheap.

The opposite of Geneva: doesn't boast but is a beautiful little city. Plenty to do, I recommend the National Gallery and lunch at nearby Stephen's Green. You can always visit a pub, go to a movie or shop. Don't forget to look at the famous central post office where the 1916 Easter Rising took place. For history: see the cathedral (now Anglican) and the pro-cathedral (Catholic, still waiting to get the cathedral back). Also, Dublin is the place where Händel first performed his famous "Messiah" And don't forget the Newman University Chapel, as well as the Book of Kells at Trinity College!

If you want to go for a city break, Dublin is fine, but 2 days are enough to visit almost everything! The city is not huge. I enjoyed going for a pint in Temple bar (Quays Bar), with Irish music almost everyday!

The little seaside town of Co. Wicklow was loved by dubliners so much, that the city has now swallowed it! Still has its beach amusements and arcades, along with a nice mountain to climb up if your feeling a bit mad. Easy to get to on the DART from dublin city.

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.

i lived in dublin for five months. it is one of the most favorite places ive ever been. its amazing history and its setting in one of the most beautiful, majestic, fascinating and magical countries in the world doesnt hurt. the people are friendly and helpful mostly. 
temple bar is the so called party district and is good for a night out if you want to be surrounded by tourists, stag and hen parties from the uk and spain and walk home in heels on cobbled streets avoiding puddles of vomit. nah, its actually good craic now and again. just dont get trapped into the tourist getup. venture out a bit. on the corner of temple bar is a wonderful place called o'sullivans. it features an awesome performer named brian who plays everything from traditional irish ballads to U2 and pretty much anything in between. also dont miss o'donahoughes. its grand for a bit of the traditional music and its quite informal as most of the best irish trad sessions are. dont miss the sheldon hotel for a swish high tea. an historical spot right out of irish literature. actually, every bit of dublin has its best neighborhood pub and should be sampled!
trinity university (or just uni, as its called) is beautiful in of itself and its good to explore. it alson plays host to the book of kells, the oldest known book in europe. also go by the dail (pronounced dahl) to sampled the republic of irelands hard won self government at work. explore o'connell street at leisure and cross the (stiffy) liffey (the river creating the demarcation between the wealthy southern bit of dublin and the less well off bits to the north.) as always, the best way to explore any place, is to walk it. the bus tours are actually quite good though and worth taking for a sight seeing venture. oh! and dont forget kilmainham gaol, the infamous prison that hosted everyone from politcal prisoners fighting for irish freedom to children dying of starvation and imprisoned for stealing moldy bred (check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmainham_Gaol for some tidbits). dont forget st. stephans green. its gorgeous, and on sunny days no matter how cold is littered with old and young, taking in the weather. nice for talking with locals, eating a carry out lunch and just people watching. also used for sexual trists at night. i like grafton street just because of the musicians along the way. every twenty feet you encounter a different sidewalk artist. at the top you may find a man in a tux singing opera and playing the piano, then some thai immigrants dancing to traditional music with fans, irish guitarists trying to make it, another irish duo attempting to rap and beat box and then a another dude on a slide-rule guitar. dont miss the open air markets.  
honestly, there was hardly a day in dublin i didnt find something beautiful, intriguing, fascinating. i cant sing its praises high enough. i cant wait to go back.

Because of Ireland's highspeed economy, almost everything is expensive, so for eating, stick to pub fair, it's also a great way to meet locals.