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With a medieval castle, a set of gorgeous Victorian gardens and one of Europe’s tallest obelisks, this vast green space provides a glimpse back through the ages.

Swim, stroll or picnic at the broad sandy beach fringed by grassy banks when you visit this seaside town steeped in seafaring history.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

With a medieval castle, a set of gorgeous Victorian gardens and one of Europe’s tallest obelisks, this vast green space provides a glimpse back through the ages.

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Explore the cobbled streets, 19th-century architecture and beautiful walking trails of this Irish town known for its pub culture, hospitality and mountain surrounds.

Find typical rural Irish life in this welcoming village, offering outdoor adventures, historic treasures and plenty of time to appreciate the quiet peace.

Explore the cobbled streets, 19th-century architecture and beautiful walking trails of this Irish town known for its pub culture, hospitality and mountain surrounds.

Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Explore a Neolithic tomb, walk along rocky cliffs as waves crash below or just enjoy a laugh with the locals in this long-inhabited island nation.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.