Howth

Howth Head (better known as just Howth) is a peninsula located in the northeast of the city of Dublin in Ireland. It is a small town on the coast and it is easily connected to the capital by means of the Dublin Area Rapid Transport (DART). It offers a good number of services between the city of Dublin and this town connecting both of them in about 30 minutes, so it is an excellent option for a one-day or even a half-day trip from Dublin. Howth offers different possibilities for visitors including the Martello Tower, Baily Lighthouse or the castle. To show some of the most important places to visit in Howth, our Erasmus+ students recorded these short videos highlighting some interesting facts about the main touristy attractions in Howth. 

Our Erasmus+ students also had the chance to interact with some of the locals and ask about good places to eat in Howth.  Apart from the recommendations by local people, our Erasmus+ students suggest going to Aqua and Crabby Joe. You can read more information about these two restaurants in our section "Food & Drink".

The Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are located in Galway, on the west coast of the island. The trip from Dublin takes approximately 3h.30mins by bus. It is a wonderful option for a one-day trip but be aware that sometimes due to bad weather conditions it is possible that you can't see anything once you arrive there due to the fog. Because of this we suggest checking the weather forecast before travlling to this absolutely awesome place. Our Erasmus+ students had the chance to see the Cliffs of Moher during their group mobility and they recorded some videos to show the beauty of the place. They were astonished by the views. 

One of the places you can visit in the Cliffs of Moher is O'Brien's Tower. Inside the tower there is a guide that tells visitors the story about the tower. A group of students could record the guide inside the tower and as ke kindly explains a little bit more about it. 

Glendalough

Wicklow Mountains National Park is a mountainous national park of almost 23,000 hectares with lakes, forests and hiking trails in good condition. The main places to see are Glendalough Valley, St Kevin's Cathedral, St Kevin's Cross, Cemetery, St. Kevin's Kitchen, Upper Lake, Lower Lake, Powerscourt Manor Gardens. It is a place full of nature and beauty, when we were there it was a rainy day and that made the place even more magical and endearing. 

Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most important monastic sites. It lies in a beautiful valley between two lakes in County Wicklow. St Kevin, or Cómgen, is recorded as the founder of the monastery in the late 6th/early 7th century. The earliest stories of the life of Kevin, or Cóemgen, - its patron saint - (d.AD 618) describe how a nobleman led a simple life of prayer here and banished a monster from the lake. The monastery was claimed by powerful rival families who fought to be Kings of Leinster and later High Kings of Ireland.

Kilkenny

Kilkenny, capital of Kilkenny County, Ireland, is also known as the "Marble City" due to its rich history of quarrying Kilkenny Marble, a distinctive black and white marble that has been used in the construction of many famous buildings. The marble was also used to create complex sculptural elements and ornamental pieces in churches and other buildings throughout Ireland and beyond. Kilkenny Marble is no longer quarried in the area, making these historical structures even more valuable.

Kilkenny, which is located by the River Nore and is famous for its medieval architecture, is the smallest city in Ireland regarding size and population, and until 2001 wasn´t named as a city.

The city is home to historic landmarks such as St. Mary's Cathedral and Kilkenny Castle, a must-visit attraction in the city, offering a glimpse into the history and heritage of the region.

Kilkenny is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and music venues showcasing local talent. Moreover, is home to the annual Kilkenny Arts Festival, a celebration of music, theater, literature, and visual arts that attracts artists and art lovers from around the world.

The city is also popular for its strong hurling tradition, whose local team is called the Kilkenny Cats.

It's possible to go on a full day trip to Wicklow mountains, Glendalough and  Kilkenny from Dublin. This tour sometimes includes a visit to a sheep farm to learn how they work.