20+ Reasons You Definitely Need To Visit Ireland

Ireland is a joy. And not just because of the ineffable beauty of its local bays, gulfs, islands, valleys, and cliffs. Everything here breathes freedom. The country’s unique history, culture, and mythology also play their part. Each castle, moor, windmill, and seemingly ordinary path have a legend, passed from generation to generation in awed whispers.

The natural landscape of the ’’Emerald Isle’’ was created especially for solitude lovers. A harsh climate, cold winds even during the summer, lonely cliffs, and general wilderness framed by rebellious waves of the Atlantic Ocean keep tourist crowds away.

However, those anxious to go full throttle will not be disappointed either: they are always welcome to pop into one of the famous Irish pubs for a pint of Guinness and some live music.

The Rock of Cashel was the residence of the high kings of Munster for several hundred years before the Normans.

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Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge.

© Christopher Hill

A rainbow near the Cliffs of Moher on the Atlantic coast.

© Sean Tomkins

The Cliffs of Moher.

© Gareth Wray

The medieval Ashford Castle on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong.

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A view of the coast.

© George Karbus

The Giant’s Causeway is a unique coastal area with about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns resulting from an ancient volcanic eruption.

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Bridge to the stars, Wicklow.

© Erik Scraggs

The Skellig Islands.

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Aurora over the Dunluce Castle ruins.

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The sky above the hills.

© Wesley Law

Typical Irish summer.

© Holger Leue

Sheep, Dingle Peninsula.

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A view of Dublin at night.

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Wicklow Pier.

© Erik Scraggs

Doonagore Castle.

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The Glanworth Bridge, County Cork.

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The Ring of Beara, County Cork.

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Benbulbin, A Large Rock Formation in County Sligo.

© Christopher Hill

County Galway, The Home to Galway City.

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A lighthouse on the coast of Lough Swilly.

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We here at A&D have decidedly fallen in love with Ireland. So while we’re packing our bags, here are a few of the most spectacular photos of this country. Get inspired and come along with us!

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