Activities in Ireland
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Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
13 hours (Departs Dublin, Ireland)
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Sit back and relax on this combined rail and coach day trip from Dublin to Northern Ireland. With all your travel arrangements organized for you, you'll see…Not LP reviewed
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Jack Burtchaell's Guided Walking Tour
Jack's 'gift of the gab' brings Waterford's nooks and crannies alive, effortlessly squeezing 1000 years of history into one hour. Tours leave from near the tourist office (confirm the exact location there), picking up walkers from the Granville Hotel en route.
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Irish Adventures
The Mountain Man Outdoor Shop is a shopfront for Irish Adventures, which offers guided trips including rock climbing, mountain climbing, biking, and kayaking with Fungie (half-day or sunset trip €50).
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Inishcruiser
The Inishcruiser offers 1½- to two-hour cruises on the lough leaving from the Share Holiday Village, 5km southwest of Lisnaskea.
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Hibernia Adventures
In the summer months (usually July and August) Hibernia runs guided tours departing from Tralee and Killarney to the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry with various adrenalin-charged options like high-speed rib boat rides, rock climbing, mountain biking, horse trekking and kayaking. Trips start from €95.
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Heart of Burren Walks
Local Burren author Tony Kirby leads walks and archaeology hikes.
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Granite Trail
Beginning across the road from the harbour, the Granite Trail is a waymarked footpath that leads up a disused funicular railway line that once carried granite blocks to the harbour. The view from the top is worth the steep, 200m climb.
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Fungie the Dolphin
Boats run by the Dingle Boatmen's Association cooperative leave the pier daily for one-hour dolphin-spotting trips of Dingle's most famous resident, Fungie. It's free if Fungie doesn't show, but he usually does.
In the warmer months, the association also runs a daily two-hour boat trip when you can swim with Fungie. Advance bookings are essential.
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Fishing
Fishing for brown trout in Killarney National Park's lakes is free. You can fish for trout and salmon in the Rivers Flesk (per day €10) and Laune (per day €25); a state salmon licence is required (€46 for three weeks). O'Neill's, which looks like a gift shop but is a long-established fishing centre, has information, permits and licences and rents equipment.
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Ennis Walking Tours
The best way to explore Ennis is on foot and the best way to appreciate it is with an expert. This com pany offers excellent walks that leave from in front of the tourist office.
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Eastern Regional Fisheries
Fantastic fishing around Carrickmacross includes Loughs Capragh, Spring, Monalty and Fea. Contact details for guides, boat hire and tackle are listed on www.monaghantourism.com.
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Dunmore East Adventure Centre
Hires out equipment for kayaking, surfing and snorkelling, and also runs sailing courses and land-based activities like archery and rock climbing.
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Dublin by Bike
A great way to see the city, these three-hour tours start from the National Gallery and take in all the sights; the bikes are the small-wheeled kind, helmets are provided and the guides fun and informative. They also run a 90-minute twilight tour.
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Donegal Equestrian Centre
The family-run Donegal Equestrian Centre, 1km north of the town, offers rides over the dunes and along the beach (two-hour ride per adult/child €55/45) and lessons for all levels (from €40). Reserve ahead.
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Don & Barry's Historic Stroll
Depart from the tourist office.
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Dolphin Discovery
Two-hour boat rides on the Shannon offer plenty of dolphin-spotting. Trips depart depending on weather and demand.
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Dingle Jaunting
Horse-drawn jaunting cars depart on the hour from the harbour car park for a 40-minute trip around Dingle. At Christmas there are 'jingle jaunts'.
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Dingle Hill Walking Club
Great local club that welcomes visitors for regular half-day guided hill walks (many of them free) and full-day eco tours (€50 including packed lunch).
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Des Rogers
Fishing and birdwatching trips from May to September, as well as pleasure cruises on the lough. Book in advance.
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Dermot Ryan's Heritage Town Walks
Depart from the tourist office.
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Cork Walks
Cork City Council's two free self-guided tours cover the South Parish and Shandon. Pick up the guide and map at the tourist office.
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Cork Literary Tour
A free audio walking tour of Cork; pick up a copy or download one onto your MP3 player at the Cork City Library.
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Cork Historic Walking Tours
Runs 90-minute tours from the tourist office.
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Cork City Tour
Hop-on-hop-off open-top bus linking the city's main areas of interest. The Outer Limits Tour takes you outside the centre.
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Cooley Birdwatching Trail
Much of the Cooley Peninsula is protected and is home to various species of birds including godwits, red-breasted mergansers, buzzards, tits and various finches. Ask at the tourist office for information on the trail.
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Conamara Gaelic Culture Tour
Visit tiny farmhouses and learn about Connemara's rich traditions of singing, dancing, storytelling, booze-making and more.
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