All along the coast of the Sheep’s Head and Beara Peninsula are small, un-spoilt villages and very pretty shoreline.The Beara Peninsula is a breathtaking area, with the Caha Mountains crowned by the Tim Healy Pass. Castletownberehaven is the largest of the peninsula’s fishing villages. At the head of the peninsula is the village of Glengarriff from where trips can be taken to Garnish Island-famous for its Italian Gardens. At the far end of the Beara Peninsula is Dursey Island, connected to the mainland by Ireland’s only cable car.

Western Atlantic Coast

The Burren is a large area of exposed limestone with over 800 species of wild flowers, rare birds and animals. Archaeologically there are remains from all ages with Round Towers, High Crosses, Castles, Ring Forts, Megalithic Tombs and Dolmens from the Stone Age. The Burren towns of Ballyvaughan and Lisdoonvarna are separated by Corkscrew Hill from the top of which there are fine views of this whole landscape.
Beneath this area are massive caves, the best example being at Ailwee caves, near Ballyvaughan. Doolin-on the southern border of the Burren-offers some of the best traditional Irish music one would wish to find.

One could say that Lough Corrib divides County Galway in two contrasting halves.To the east of the lake is the rapidly growing city of Galway at the head of Galway Bay.To the west of Lough Corrib is the wild, desolate, mountainous region of Connemara, one of the most majestic landscapes in all of Ireland. Connemara is dominated by the Twelve Bens Mountains, the tops of which have views in every direction, while the scenic Inagh Valley separates the Twelve Bens from the Maam Turks. These two sets of mountains offer a wonderful contrasting scenery... the Twelve Bens with a sharper, grayer appearance and the Maam Turks with their softer, greener look.

Connemara was originally known only among fisherman because of its abundance of rivers and lakes. Ballynahinch River is now particularly famous for fishing in Ireland.The Aran Islands surround the coastline and are easily accessible from Galway, Rossaveal and Doolin in Co. Clare.

County Mayo is the 3rd largest county in Ireland. The Scenery varies from wild, mysterious mountains to vast boglands. Mayo stretches from Killary Harbour to Killala Bay and from Achill Island. Mayo boasts some very beautiful sights, such as Lough Carra, Lough Conn, Lough Mask. It is also home to Connachts highest mountain, Mweelrea. Historically Mayo is well known for its Archaeological remains. Memories of Saint Patrick can be found at Ireland’s most famous mountain, Croagh Patrick, which overlooks Clew Bay.Mayo has stunning scenery. Patchwork green fields dot the countryside; small country roads wind aimlessly and lazily across the  mountains, which divide the coast from one of Ireland’s largest lakes... Achill Island is one of Ireland’s most visited and accessible Islands, it is really a world of its own but it is connected to mainland Mayo by a causeway.

Northwest Coast

The most northerly county of Ireland with Maim Head as the most northerly point of Ireland, Donegal is a region well worth exploring in terms of beauty and a unique wildness. The coastline is spectacular with rugged rocks and crashing waves broken by hidden coves with glorious sandy beaches.There is a different picture surrounding Bloody Foreland with hills, inlets and harbours, dotted with villages where Irish is the spoken language. Glens and valleys decorate the landscape beneath the county’s highest mountain, Mount Errigal.

Very often referred to as “Ireland in Miniature”, is the Inishowen Peninsula because of the wide range of attractions and sights it possesses. It is situated in the north of Donegal at the very northwestern point of Ireland. The coastline is made up of sandy beaches and little harbours suitable for sailing and boating. With peaceful valleys, great rivers and lakes for fishing, spectacular mountains and fabulous views this “undiscovered” part of Ireland really is a tapestry of beauty.

Although the smallest of the counties across the Atlantic coast, Sligo has a lotto offer with beaches, golf courses and ancient monuments to mention but afew things.WB Yeats found Sligo inspiring as did his brother Jack, the painter. Yeats’ grave can be seen at Drumcliffe at the foot of Benbulben, the highest mountain range in Sligo and one of the most picturesque areas in Ireland.

The Garden of Ireland: Wicklow

If Ireland is the Emerald Isle”, then Wicklow is perhaps its greenest county. Also known as the “Garden of lreland”,Wicklow is famous for its spectacular ‘and largely uninhabited landscape, together with the heather-covered Granite Mountains.The Dublin and Wicklow mountain range is the largest highland area in Ireland and the most extensive surface granite field in the British Isles.Wicklow is also a land of picturesque valleys like Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal but famous worldwide is Glendalough, the valley of two lakes, a monastic settlement dating back to the 6th century and centre of peace and tranquility.

Along with the wonderful scenery and pace of life, a major appeal of Wicklow is its people. Their hospitality, courtesy and wit will captivate you and bring you back year after year to enjoy a unique holiday experience.