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Explore Ireland

A small island on the edge of Europe with a culture as deep as the Atlantic ocean that surrounds it, Ireland's breathtaking and diverse landscapes leave visitors with a sense of awe and wonder.

Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is glorious. The land of saints and scholars where history and mythology are one, the people here will happily tell you that this is the most beautiful land in the world, and can support their claim with many examples. During a short stay people will disagree on top spots, but you can't go wrong if youadventure to the dramatic wilderness of Donegal, the solitude of Connemara, the majesty of Cork and Kerry, and the northern causeway coast.

01 Explore Kerry

The landscape of Cork and Kerry is diverse and full of natural beauty. There are many different types of landscapes to explore, from rugged coastlines to lush valleys and woodlands. In Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way route offers a stunning coastline with many beaches, cliffs and islands. In Kerry, the beautiful Killarney National Park covers a large area of land and has lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, and fairytale castles of course.

Top Photo Spots in Kerry

Ladies-VIew
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Ladies View 

Torc-Waterfall
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Torc Waterfall 

Ross-Castle
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Ross Castle

Carrantouhill
COOMCALLEE

Carrauntoohil 

Conor-Pass
DINGLE PENINSULA

Conor Pass

Valentia-Island
PORTMAGEE

Valentia Island

Skellig-
DINGLE PENINSULA

Skellig Islands

Dancing-Grove
KENMARE

Reenagross Woods

02 Explore Donegal

Donegal is home to some of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in Ireland. From Errigal Mountain to Sliabh League Cliffs - Donegal has it all. Some of the top photography locations in Donegal are covered below: Errigal Mountain, Sliabh League Cliffs, Dunlewey Lough and Glenveagh National Park.

Top Photo Spots in Donegal 

Assaranca-Falls
ARDARA

Assaranca Falls

Sliabh-League
SHANBALLY

Sliabh League

Mount-Errigal
MONEYMORE

Mount Errigal

Glenveagh
GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK

Lough Beagh 

Maghera-Caves
ARDARA

Maghera Caves

Fintra-beach
GLENLEE

Fintra Beach

Fanad-Head-Lighthouse
LETTERKENNY

Fanad Head Lighthouse

Grianan-of-Aileach
CARROWREAGH

Grianan of Aileach

03 Explore Dublin and Wicklow

Dublin is Ireland's largest city and the capital of Ireland. With a population of over 1.2 million, it is the fourth-largest city in the European Union. Wicklow is just south of Dublin city and together they make up part of Irelands ancient east. Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland and the county's name derives from an Old Norse word meaning "a wild place". With continuous woodlands, mountains, glacial lakes and waterfalls, Wicklow certainly lives up to its name.   

Top Photo Spots in Dublin and Wicklow 

Samuel-Beckett-Bridge
DUBLIN DOCKLANDS
Samuel Beckett Bridge
Killiney-hill
DUBLIN COUNTY

Killiney Hill 

Trinity-College-Dublin
DUBLIN CITY CENTRE

Trinity College

Phoenix-park
DUBLIN 8

Phoenix Park

Powerscourt-Waterfall
ENNISKERRY

Powerscourt Waterfall

Glendalough
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS

Glendalough

Glenmacnass
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS

Glenmacnass Falls 

 

Lough-Tay
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS

Lough Tay

04 Explore Galway and Mayo

It is often said that a picture can paint a thousand words. This is the case for the many beautiful locations in Galway and Mayo. The landscape and top photography locations of Galway and Mayo are many, but we are going to focus on the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara National Park, Croagh Patrick, Kylemore Abbey and Achill Island along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Top Photo Spots in Galway and Mayo 

Aasleagh-falls
ERRIF

Aasleagh Falls 

Dun-Briste
DOWNPATRICK HEAD

Dun Briste

Cliffs-of-Moher
SLIEVENAGEERAGH
Cliffs of Moher
Kylemore-Abbey
POLLACAPPUL

Kylemore Abbey 

Pine-island
ATHRY

Pine Island

Connemara
LETTERFRACK

Connemara 

Achill-Island
ACHILL SOUND

Achill island

 

Croagh-Patrick
TEEVANACROAGHY

Croagh Patrick

05 Explore Northern Ireland

Discover Northern Ireland and the stunning causeway coast, indulge your senses at unforgettable locations like the giants causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the dark hedges made famous by the Game of Thrones tv series. In the capital Belfast, you will find a vibrant city where murals tell the story of a deeply troubled past, and the history behind the building of the infamous Titanic. 

Top Photo Spots in Northern Ireland 

Giants-Causeway-sunset
ANTRIM

Giants Causeway

Belfast-murals
BELFAST

Belfast Murals

Dark-Hedges-Ireland-game-of-thrones
SLIEVENAGEERAGH
Dark Hedges
Carrick-a-rede-rope-bridge
ANTRIM

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge 

Mourne-Mountains
DOWN

The Mourne Mountains

Dunluce-Castle
ANTRIM

Dunluce Castle

Mussenden-Temple
CASTLEROCK

Mussenden Temple

 

Marble-Arch-Caves
ENNISKILLEN

Marble Arch Caves

Ireland Interactive Map

We've added all of the best photography locations in Ireland to one convenient map for you to plan your own Irish adventure.