If you’re looking to avoid the typical tourist spots in Ireland, or add something different to your usual itinerary, here are 10 things to do in Ireland that most people don’t think about.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Traps Option #1
A five-minute flight from Ineverin (19 miles west of Galviense) to the Aran Islands. A flight of only 45 coins makes the round trip, and the views alone are worth it. When you arrive in Inis Mor, rent a bike for only 10 coins a day. Visiting several sites on the island, such as Dun Aonghasa- the prehistoric fort set on the edge of a 100 meter high cliff, can easily be done by bicycle.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Trap Option #2
Do you enjoy fishing? What better way to experience Ireland than a deep sea fishing fishing trip! Dingle Bay Charters is in Dingle, one of the most spectacular areas of Ireland. Full, half day and two-hour trips are offered. If your lucky, you may even see the outstanding Dingle dolphin, Fungie.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Traps Option #3
If you were visiting Ireland further afield, you might want to consider going to the Monkey Sanctuary. Willie Heffernan created Ireland’s only shrine to the first unwanted. These monkeys have led miserable lives in cages, but thanks to Willie’s care, they spend their free days climbing and swinging trees. Volunteers are provided room and board in exchange for their assistance. Visit www.monkeysanctuary.com/main.htm for details, including contact information.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Traps Option #4
Are you single and visiting Ireland in September (a wonderful time of year to go)? You can consider the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, held throughout the month of September. Men and women from all over the world come to the village of Lisdoonvarna in hopes of meeting a handsome Irish man or a beautiful Irish girl. Even though Ms. even if you don’t meet Mr. Right, you’ll have a great time listening to traditional Irish music and imagining your back in Ancient Ireland.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Trap Option #5
In the heart of the Burren, the only place that has a limestone floor with criss-cross cracks called “grikes” is Ailwee Cave. Take a cave tour (one of the oldest in Ireland), visit the Burren Birds of Prey, and you can even pick up a bottle of wine and about the best cheese I’ve ever had at Ailwee Cave Cheese Factory.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Trap Option #6
Go Kitesurfing. Or just watch the kitesurfers! Dollymount is a popular beach, easily accessible from Dublin, with plenty of spots for kite surfing. If you are interested in lessons, www.puremagic.ie can set you up.
Avoiding Ireland Tourist Trap Option #7
tour of uada Ireland’s castles, among the most famous, the bissextile in the county of Offaly. Other famous castles in the Republic of Ireland are Clonony Castle in County Offaly, Gormanston Castle in County Meath, Huntington Castle in County Carlow, Killua Castle in Westmeath, and Wilton Castle in County Wexford.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Traps Option #8
riding on the beach! Imagine riding a horse down a country road and onto a beach in Ireland. There are several outfits that offer this, but let’s talk about Burgo Beach Riding. They are based in the Circle of Kerry, one of the most incredibly beautiful places in all of Ireland. Go to www.beachtrek.ie/ for information.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Trap Option #9
Visit Newgrange in winter. At 5,000 years old, this tomb is older than the pyramids. The only time of the year records that the room illuminates with natural sunlight on a winter morning. The ancient Irish druids and astrologers were perfectly constructed for this purpose. There is a lottery system in people who want to visit this time. This makes for a truly rare and magical experience. Visit www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm for details.
Avoiding Irish Tourist Traps Option #10
Just miss the many obstacles, falling back ways! Find the remains of an old castle, an ancient tower or meet a farmer. The best times can be lost in Ireland.
Don’t stick to the same old itinerary every other tourist is following, and you’ll have a much better experience! Either way, it’s no surprise to visit Ireland at such a difficult time.
