1. Dublin Zoo - There's a world of animals and a heap of surprises waiting for you at Dublin Zoo. Come in and spot giraffe and zebra on the Plains of Africa and catch a glimpse of our growing herd of Asian elephants in the Rain forest - and don't worry you can go all round the world and still be home in time for tea.
There are tigers, hippos, bats, lions, rare monkeys, gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees and red pandas to name but a few of the amazing animals you'll find waiting for you around every corner. Places to stay nearby include> Best Western Sheldon Park Hotel, Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel, Best Western Ashling Hotel

2. Lakes of Killarney and Ring of Kerry- If you want to experience spectacular coastal scenery, breathtaking mountain landscapes, ancient monuments and the tranquil old-world-charm of Killarney's lakes, castles and houses, this is the place to go. Bear in mind that thousands of tourists will have the same idea - the best time here can be had both sides of the summer months. Places to stay nearby include> Best Western International Hotel, Best Western Eviston House Hotel

5. Burren- Wedged between the rough beauty of the Aran Islands and the bustling university city of Galway, the near featureless desolation of this limestone plateau has often been likened to a moonscape. Ancient monuments and bizarre rock formations abound. Some spectacular sights can be taken in by driving next to Galway Bay. Places to stay nearby include> Best Western Perys Hotel, Best Western Flannerys Hotel

6. Giant's Causway -Northern Ireland's top sight and accessible by car and shuttle bus (if the fairly steep final mile seems too daunting). Strangely regular basalt columns point the way towards Scotland, seen on the horizon on good days. Travellers with some time on their hands are advised to take in the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery, connected by steam train. Places to stay nearby include> Best Western Wellington Park Hotel, Best Western Maugherabuoy House Hotel 

9. Walls of Derry - Derry (Londonderry) is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls were built during the period 1613-1618 by the honourable, the Irish Society as defences for early seventeenth century settlers from England and Scotland. The Walls, which are approximately 1.5km in circumference, form a walkway around the inner city and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance Style street plan to this day. The Walls vary in width between 12 and 35 feet. They are the most complete in Ireland and one of the finest examples in Europe of Walled Cities. Places to stay nearby include> Best Western White Horse Hotel