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a pint and sing along
Colourful homes in Cobh, County Cork
Cathedral and King John’s Castle. Take
the quick route along the N85 to visit
the iconic Cliffs of Moher and divert 15
minutes to the nearby village of Doolin.
You’ll get a hearty dose of traditional
Irish music at watering holes like
Fitzpatrick’s Bar or McGann’s Pub.
From here, it’s less than two hours of
driving to Galway, where Eyre Square’s
restaurants, pubs and shops are a
welcoming spot for an evening out.
Rural Ireland is probably the last
place you’d expect to find Hollywood
nostalgia, but don’t be surprised if you
come face to face with John Wayne.
The village of Cong, just a short daytrip
from Galway, was the filming location
of 1952’s The Quiet Man, starring
Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. As
a tribute to this celluloid legacy, the
residents of Cong erected a statue
of the duo. The town is also
home to Ashford Castle, which
rebranded as a five-star luxury
hotel. The extensive grounds of
the castle are open to the public
(staff provide complimentary
maps), but you’ll want to
make a reservation in advance
to enjoy a meal within the
13th-century stone walls.
It’s about four hours of driving
from Galway to Derry. Break up
the drive in Sligo, the second
largest town in western Ireland.
The Sligo County Museum
includes memorabilia from poet W.B
Yeats, and history buffs will appreciate
the 13th-century Sligo Abbey. Follow
the N15 and R237 to Derry, where you’ll
cross into the U.K. If you need to gas up,
wait till you arrive in Northern Ireland
where it’s cheaper, and remember to pay
in British pounds.
Derry, also known as Londonderry,
is the only walled city of Ireland. Walk
along the wall and pop into landmarks,
including the gothic cathedral of St.
Columb and the neoclassical Bishop
Street Courthouse.
From Derry, it’s an hour’s drive to
the fabled Giant’s Causeway, another
UNESCO World Heritage site. Formed
by an ancient volcanic eruption, the
basalt rock formations feature in the
famous folk tale of Finn McCool. It’s
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