scenic drives ireland

Glenties to Ballybofey via the Donegal Highlands.
This route cuts across the central mountainous section of County Donegal. Mountains that will come into view on the way include, Gouguin and Aghla Mountains. To the south the Bluestack mountains offer an ideal environment for the nature lover....

The Gaeltacht, this is a generic term for areas in Ireland where the Irish Language is the first language of the people and the social and cultural traditions associated with this linguistic tradition are safeguarded. Donegal contains the largest native Irish speaking population in the country. This tour encompasses a large part of the Donegl Gaeltacht and Falcarragh.
Dungloe, the principal town in the Rosses, is an important game angling centre and colourful resort situated on an island...

The Achill Drive - (121km/76mls - Detour 22km/14mls)
Westport - Newport - Mulraney - Achill Sound - Dooega - Keel - Dooagh Keem Bay - Dugort
Leave Westport on the N59 road for Newport. On the right, 1km outside town , is a monument commemorating a major event in Irish History. It was here, in June 1879, that the Irish Land League, an organisation established to protect tenant farmers, had its most important meeting, which was addressed by the League's two leaders, Charles Stewar...

There are three well-signposted scenic drives in County Wexford. Just follow the brown road signs to see some of Wexford's natural heritage at its best. The Bannow Drive - pick up the first sign at Wellingtonbridge on the R733. The Slaney Drive - pick up the first sign at the National Heritage Park, just off the start of N11. The Hook Drive - pick up the first sign at Tintern Abbey, just off the R733. In addition to these scenic routes another suggestion is to follow The Heritage Qu...

This one-day circular tour covers 257km. Takes in Limerick city, Ennis, Kilrush, Kilkee, Lahinch, Liscannor Bay, the famous Cliffs of Moher, Lisdoonvarna and the breath-taking Burren area. Then Ballyvaughan, Bealaclugga, Tulough, Carran, Leamaneh Castle, Kilfenora (which features the Burren Display Centre), Kilnahoy, Corofin, Tulla, Broadford, and finishes back in Limerick city. A great way to get to know the area....

You can commence the seven mile journey through the Gap to Lord Brandon's Cottage by trap, pony or on foot. There is much evidence of glacial action in the Gap, in striae and ice-moulded rocks. The towering summits of the Reeks, the changing shadows on the Purple and Tomies mountains, the silence and solitude of the rugged glen - all combine to make an unforgettable impression upon the visitor. Boats depart from Brandon Cottage and arrive at Ross Castle having come through the three lakes of...

Leaving Donegal Town in a southerly direction take the N15 that leads into Laghey, from there turn in an easterly direction on the R232 and make for Pettigo, a picturesque village on the Fermanagh / Donegal border....

Westport To Connemara - (174km/109mls)
Westport - Louisburgh - Delphi - Leenane - Maam Cross - Cliftden - Letterfrack - Leenane - Erriff Valley - Westport
Leave Westport, taking the R335 road to Louisburgh. This route gives you superb views of Clew Bay with its numerous small islands - submerged drumlins, reminders of the Ice Age. To your left is Croagh Patrick, or the Reek, a holy place and a place of pilgrimage.
Eight kilometers from Westport there is a road to the righ...

Golden Vale Drive: This is a leisurely journey through the countryside of Southeast Limerick. The route, which is signposted, and can be followed from Limerick City and takes the visitor through many small villages and towns. There are many historical landmarks to be seen on this route, not least the town of Kilmallock Route 69: is the coastal route to North Kerry and Tralee. It follow the shannon Estuary from Limerick City to Tarbert. There are a number of attractions along the route...