Depending on the region you plan to visit, be sure to choose a vehicle that is well suited to your needs. On Ireland's east coast, you'll travel through rolling hills while on the west coast you will be driving across mountainous regions covered with dense forests nestled among valleys and creeks.
Be sure not to miss visiting the fabulous region of Wicklow, best known by the name 'Gardens of Ireland'. Then head to the Killarney region where you could visit prominent sites and monuments such as the Muckross House, Ross Castle as well as the Ring of Kerry. Dublin will charm you with its castles, university and trendy neighbourhoods... In Dublin, the hardest thing is deciding what to do! The possibilities are endless from its Temple Bar district to Trinity College and, of course, the Guinness Brewery located right in the heart of the city! Whether you are in Ireland for a short or long stay, you will return home delighted with your vacation experience!
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| Capital: | Dublin |
| Currency: | € (euro) |
| Official language: | Irish & English |
| Population: | 5 068 050 |
| Total area: | 70 273 km² |
| President: | Michael D. Higgins |
| Prime minister: | Leo Varadkar |
| National motto: | Éire go deo (Ireland forever) |
| Anthem: | Amhran na bhFiann (The soldiers' song) |
| National day: | March 17th |
| Largest cities: | Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway |