what to do and see in Ireland in February?

Question

Hi!
i' going to Dublin in February (from 8th to 13th)and i would be very grateful if someone could suggest me what are the best things to do and see in this time of year, i'm also planning to rent a car for 2 days and to do some trips to other cities (Cork maybe?)!
thanks!

Answer 1

everything you can see that would be a trip of a life time you can rent a video at the local liberay to see what would be the high lights of a trip ther sorry I can;t be more help

Answer 2

In Feb you are going to see a lot of rain!!! You are only here for 4/5 days so see as much as you can. To the north of dublin is a place called Newgrange - its a huge celtic monument burial site, more impressive than stonehenge and older than the pyramids. Go east to Galway, its a cultural city very vibrant while there you can also visit castles in the area as well as the cliffs of Moher. Visit Northern Ireland especially the Giants Causeway its incredible and very popular. There are not many festivals in Feb i don't know of any. I am from a town called Dundalk its a non-descript industrial border town not for tourists!!! Enjoy your visit i know you will have a blast try to see newgrange you won't regret it. Hope the weather is not too cold or wet.

Answer 3

In Dublin there isn't going to be so much to do in February, but i'd suggest visiting Trinity college, and walking along the river liffey. also, i'd suggest going by train to other cities, train is a very popular mode of transportation in Ireland and it will get you places much faster than a car, and you still get to see the beautiful scenery! enjoy your trip, i know i did!

Answer 4

In Dublin City
1.Viking Splash Tours Dublin-Its an exciting tour of the city.You go on board a WW2 vehicle and let the costume guides tell you about the great sights.You then drive into the Grand Canal Harbor to continue your tour by water.Don't worry,you won't get wet.Departure points are 64-65 Patrick street(near St.Patricks Cathedral) of St Stephen's Green North.Tours are every 30 mins.You can buy tickets at departure points.There is 30% discounts off adults price for 10am tour only if booked at least one day in advance.

2.Trinity College-visit the world famous 8th century illuminated manuscript which features the 4 Gospels.The Library's Long Room, is also spectacular as it is 200 feet in length.It houses 200,000 of Ireland's most important books.Be prepared to queue but it goes fast.

3.Dublin Castle-It was built between 1204 and 1224 and was the seat of English rule and government until 1922.It is used for state functions and is open to the public.

4.Ha'penny bridge-this is a well known and loved symbol of Dublin.It became known as the ha'penny bridge cos for the toll people used to be charged to walk across it.

5.Dublin Writers Museum-It displays collections of rare editions used by artists.

Kilkenny
1.Kells-A tiny medieval village in the Nore valley renowned of its beauty and authenticity.

2.Killkenny City-visit the lovely city and its castle.

Wicklow
1.Glendalough-the town has become one of the most visited sites for wicklow.The 6th century monastic settlement is the most important of its kind in Ireland.Access to the site is free.

Meath
1.Newgrange-a lovely passage tomb that was made in the megalithic times.You have to go and see it if you are coming to Ireland.Also visit knowth and dowth.They are in the same place.

Cork
1.Cork City-the city is great cor shopping.You can also go and see Shandon-north of the river lee,the shandon area represents corks 18th century status as the most important port in Europe dairy products.
St Annes Shandon-this can be seen anywhere in the city.Climb the tower for breathtaking views and take the opportunity to ring the church bells
Cork City Gaol-Its only a 30 mins walk from the city centre.An interactive tour takes you through the prison.

Cobh(in county Cork)
1.The queenstown Story-2.5 million people sailed from cobh to America.The hertiage centre recalls this part of the history.

Blarney(in county Cork)
1.Blarney Castle-climb the castle and kiss the blarnry stone which is said to give you the gift of the gab.

Kerry
1-The Ring Of Kerry-the 110-mile ring of kerry.Is famous for some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.You can drive around in a day or take a bus tour.Choose a good one if i were you that would tell you the history of the places.

2-One of two Irelands great caves.It was discovered in 1983 and it is over a million years old.It was formed from limestone.
Clare
1.The Cliffs Of Moher-They are without a doubt a spectacular sight in the country.A 700ft drop of sheer cliff face of black shale and sandstone that together with the raging Atlantic below and the Wheeling screaming birds that you sometimes hear in the sky provides one of the most haunting images found in Ireland.Be sure not to be blown of the edges!!(only joking but do STAY BACK FROM THE SIDE)

2.The Burren-this and area of unique natural beuaty.Miles fo limestone slabs hide a myriad of underground rivers and lakes and above ground a huge varity of Artic,Alpine and Mediterranen plants can be found.DO NOT PICK ANY!!!

3.Aillwee Caves-Situated near of the burren or in the burren(not sure)this stunning creation of nature was formed by the melt water of a prehistoric ice age.The cave carved out of limestone cuts one third of a mile into the heart of the mountions.

4.Bunratty-go to the folk park and live the experience of how life was in ireland.Local women bake bread and spin wool in the reconstruced farmsteads by open fires.Go into Bunratty Castle-medival banquets are one of the main attractions at the beutiful resorted Bunratty Castle.BOTH ARE A MOST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Galway
1.Galway city-a lively spot.People all over the globe come to see this city.You have to visit this city.

Connemara-a vast area west of Galwat City,has some of the most beutiful an dramatic scenery in Ireland.It is a landscape of dry-stone walls,tiny fields and islated farmsteads.

3.Arran Islands-three islands make up the group known as the Aran Islands;Inismore(the largest),Inismann and Inissheer(the smallest of the three)The islands are an example of the sucessful preservation to a culture and language that has largely resisted the changes of the 20th century.

Ireland is a great country and there are loads more things to do.I'm irish and have lived in Ireland all my life and i still havn't seen everything.Look up the net for more informations on the above.Have Fun!xxx

P.S.Visit these

http://www.galway.ie
http://www.ireland.ie
http://www.killarney-insight.com/attractions.html

Answer 5

Rain