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With ancient architecture, breathtaking scenery, world-class museums, and amazing nightlife, this cross-country trip has it all.

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About Dublin

<p>Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204. Other popular landmarks and monuments include the Mansion House, the Anna Livia monument, the Molly Malone statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street near Mountjoy Square, The Custom House, and &Aacute;ras an Uachtar&aacute;in. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.</p>

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Dublin, Ireland

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About Galway

Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Every November, Galway hosts the Tulca Festival of Visual Arts as well as numerous festivals. Lynch's Castle on Shop Street is probably the finest medieval town house in Ireland. The Church of Ireland St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is the largest medieval church still in everyday use in Ireland.

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Galway, Ireland

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About Cork

Cork is a city in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and in the province of Munster. The city is built on the River Lee which divides into two channels at the western end of the city. The city centre is located on the island created by the channels. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause during the English War of the Roses. Cork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods.[28] The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. Other notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, and Christ Church on South Main Street. The city has many local traditions in food, including crubeens, and tripe and drisheen. During certain city festivals, food stalls are also sometimes erected on city streets – such as St. Patrick's Street or Grand Parade.

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Cork, Ireland

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About Cong

Cong is a village straddling the borders of County Galway and County Mayo, in Ireland. Cong is situated on an island formed by a number of streams that surround it on all sides. Cong is the home of Ashford Castle, one of Ireland's finest hotels, converted from a Victorian faux lakeside castle, built by the Guinness family and is a tourist attraction in its own right. Cong also has a fine example of a ruined medieval abbey, Cong Abbey, where Rory O'Connor, the last High King of Ireland, is buried. It also is the origin of Celtic art in the form of a metal cross shrine called the Cross of Cong. The 'Cross of Cong' is now held in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.

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Mayo, Ireland

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About Kilkenny

Kilkenny is a city located in south-east part of Ireland and the county town of the eponymous County Kilkenny. It is built on both banks of the River Nore in the province of Leinster. Kilkenny is regarded for its culture with craft and design workshops, the Watergate Theatre, public gardens and museums. Annual events include Kilkenny Art Festival, the Cat Laughs comedy festival and music at the Rhythm and Roots festival and the Source concert. It is a popular base to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.

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Leinster, Ireland

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About Dublin

<p>Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland's principal city following the Norman invasion. One of the oldest is Dublin Castle, which was first founded as a major defensive work on the orders of King John of England in 1204. Other popular landmarks and monuments include the Mansion House, the Anna Livia monument, the Molly Malone statue, Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street near Mountjoy Square, The Custom House, and &Aacute;ras an Uachtar&aacute;in. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city.</p>

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Seize the day and laugh the night away at this hilarious evening of fun and comedy. Enjoy a raw and unfiltered comedy experience with some of the best up-and-coming comedians in the city.

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Peter Pan

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New Year’s Festival Dublin

Dublin's lively New Year celebration, supported by the renowned Office of Public Works and Filte Ireland, will become the prime gathering spot this season. Across three days, the city's heart will surge with a thrilling line-up featuring diverse and crowd-pleasing musical performances.

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City name
Date
Nights
1.
Dublin, Ireland
4 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

1.1
Clonmacnoise
1.2
Emo Court
1.3
Leap Castle
1.4
Kilbeggan Distillery
1.5
Boora Bog
1.6
Kildare
1.7
Rock of Dunamase
1.8
Tullynally Castle
1.9
Charleville Castle
1.10
Donaghmore Famine Workhouse Museum
2.
Galway, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

2.1
Mitchelstown Cave
2.2
Cliffs of Moher
2.3
St. Berrihert's Kyle
2.4
Athassel Priory
2.5
Loughrea Cathedral
2.6
Nenagh Castle
2.7
Ballysaggartmore Towers
2.8
Castle Otway
2.9
Cahir Castle
2.10
Farney Castle
3.
Cork, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

3.1
Coral Strand
3.2
Mitchelstown Cave
3.3
Aran Islands
3.4
Dun Aengus
3.5
St. Berrihert's Kyle
3.6
Seven Churches of Inis Mor
3.7
Athassel Priory
3.8
Glen of Aherlow
3.9
Kilkee Cliffs Walk
3.10
Nenagh Castle
4.
Cong, Ireland
1 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

4.1
Lough Gur
4.2
Coral Strand
4.3
Cliffs of Moher
4.4
St. Berrihert's Kyle
4.5
Inis Meain
4.6
Cahir Castle
4.7
Grange Stone Circle
4.8
Glen of Aherlow
4.9
Cahir Swiss Cottage
4.10
Inis Oirr
5.
Kilkenny, Ireland
2 nights

En-route: Attaractions on the way.

5.1
Greenan Farm Museum and Maze
5.2
Emo Court
5.3
Huntington Castle
5.4
Highbank Orchards
5.5
Brittas Bay
5.6
Wexford Lavender Farm
5.7
Mount Usher Gardens
5.8
Killruddery House and Gardens
5.9
Kilfane Glen
5.10
Cantwell Fada
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Dublin, Ireland
0 nights