W
ith its lush landscapes, historic castles and
easy-to-navigate motorways, Ireland is a
road-tripper’s dream. A driving holiday
reveals off-the-beaten-path gems and lesser-known
nooks and crannies, ripe for exploration.
Kick off your Irish immersion in the quaint capital.
A UNESCO City of Literature, Dublin oozes storybook
charm from every cobblestone. Take a stroll around
Trinity College—the oldest university in Ireland and the
alma mater of Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. The
Old Library’s Long Room features more than 200,000
historic texts, including the Book of Kells, an illuminated
ninth-century Christian manuscript.
After a couple of days touring Dublin’s must-see
sights, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness
Storehouse, head southwest to County Tipperary. After
picking up your rental car, remember to drive on the left
and program your GPS to the Rock of Cashel, Tipperary’s
legendary castle complex, via the M7 and M8. »
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