Hotels in Ireland

Ireland is an island towards the North Atlantic. It is also the second largest island in the British Isles. The island is made up of low mountains. It also has large vegetation as a product of their mild climate. The capital of Ireland in Dublin. The island is divided by two which is the Republic of Ireland and also Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is under the administration of the United Kingdom however they both share the open border and are part of the Common Travel Area.

The official languages used in Ireland are Irish and also English. It remains as the dominant language of Ireland. There are also traditional rural Irish speaking areas. They are commonly known as Gaeltacht. Now there are less than 10% of the Irish population that speaks Irish regularly outside the education system. However, since the year the 1960s, many more immigrants have come to Ireland and introduced more languages to the people in Irelands.

Ireland food is basic dishes that derives from the crops grown and also the animals farmed on the island’s temperate climate as well as the social and political circumstances of their history. Back in the Middle Ages, herding cattle would represent a person’s social status. Therefore, they would avoid slaughtering a milk-producing cow. Due to this, people prefer to eat pork and white meat. Potatoes are also one of the vital ingredients used in their dishes. Ireland also produces alcoholic drinks such as stout, whiskey and also ciders.

The much-played games here are surfing. The West Coast of Ireland has many surfing beaches that produces great waves suitable for surfing especially in the winter. Scuba diving is also largely practised it here as Ireland has a large population of sea life. Angling also is commonly done here. It is a suitable activity seeing that the climate houses fish like salmon and trout.

How to Get There?

By Flight

The best way to get to Ireland from Singapore is by plane. The flight ticket price to Ireland is between SGD 1500 to SGD 3000 for two-way flights for each person depending on the date of travel. There is no flight to Ireland directly from Singapore, so, those who will be flying there will need to take a transit normally in Dubai. Among airlines that travel to Ireland are Malaysia Airlines, British Airways and Emirates and KLM. This is the price usually charged for those who will fly to the main city of Dublin. As soon as tourists arrive at the airport, there are many available means of transport such as taxis, trains, and buses.

By Bus

Buses are one of the main of transportation used in Ireland. It has several passes for those who will be taking the bus. There are passes for three days or up to 1 week. There are also passes for tourists and also students. The bus is the best way to get to a long distance journey. That way visitors may sit back and enjoy the scenery along the road towards the designated destination.

By Train

In Ireland, using trains is another good way to explore the country. There are many types of rail passes that can be chosen according to the needs of travellers and their budget. There are also many train routes that go to different parts of the country. There are Northern Commuter, South Eastern Commuter, South Western Commuter, Western Commuter, Dublin Area Rapid Transit and there is also the tram network where the red line goes from Tallaght to Connolly and the green line that goes from Broombridge to Brde’s Glen.

What to Do There?

River Shannon

River Shannon is where many would come to enjoy a boat cruise. It is the longest river on the island. The river starts from the slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain all the way down to Limerick City which is where the river then combines into the sea. Between Limerick to the Lower Lough Erne in Northern Ireland is where the route is most navigable. The cruise will be as long as 500 kilometres. Portumna to Carrick is one of the most famous routes. Visitors can rent boats of all sizes and continue their adventure towards the northern part of the city.

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare

Moher Cliffs are one of the famous tourist spots in Ireland. To get to this cliff, one would take an 8km stretch of a hike up to an altitude of 200 feet. There are a few hiking points that will enable those who hike up to be standing a few inches from the edge. For those who are not cautious may just plunge into the ocean. The highest point of Moher’s Cliff is the O’Briend’s Tower which is just a short distance from the Doolin Village. From the highest point, visitors can see Loop Heads, Aran Islands, Maumturks and the Twelve Pins mountain ranges of Country Galway on a clear day.

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol is a prison that has been turned into a museum. The best way to learn more about the history of a place would be to visit their museum. This museum has an art gallery on the top floor that exhibits paintings and sculptures of incarcerated prisoners. Many come to this museum to admire at the interior of the structure and learn about the stories of men who led to the Easter Rising in the year of 1916. Visitors can also go into the cells where the prisoners spent their last moments before they were executed. It is morbid but the best way to learn about Ireland’s turbulent past.

Bend of the Boyne, County Meath

Bend of the Boyne is one of the famous locations in Ireland as well as Europe. It has also been named as World Heritage Site.  This is because this site predates back to the Egyptian pyramids and the origins can be traced back to the Neolithic period during the 32nd century BC. This site has many types of chamber tombs, standing stones, hinges and grave passes. Most of them are built when there was a lack of knowledge about astronomy and science. During the winter solstice, a beam of lights will light up the entire length of the Newgrange passage grave.

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park is one of the parks in Ireland that helps visitors to be close to nature. Here, visitors will be able to see red deer grazing in the wild. There are also 141 bird species living in this park. Not to mention at the glacial Lower Lake there are trout, salmon and perch where visitors may fish. While trekking through the park, visitors will be able to see many mountain ranges, lush moorlands, parks, gardens and rumbling waterways.

Where to Stay?

Ballsbridge Hotel

Ballsbridge Hotel is a four-star hotel. The hotel has many attractions that guests can use. The hotel has full range facilities offered to their guests such as their parking space, coffee shop and restaurant, fitness centre, wifi and also meeting facilities like the conference room and computer stations. All this can be used by hotel guests. Also, the hotel also has a 24-hour receptionist, laundry service, multilingual staff and can organise tours to the local attractions. The hotel is a smoking free zone, but they prepared a designated smoking area. The location is also situated along the bus routes and close to the city centre too. This is a suitable hotel either it is for leisure or work.

The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel

This is a 4-star star hotel located in Leinster, Ireland. This hotel is located near the Dublin Airport, Dublin Zoo and other public facilities. The hotel also has many facilities and services that will make all of their guests’ stay more comfortable, convenient and also memorable. Some of them are a 24-hour receptionist, wifi in all rooms and spaces, laundry services, tour arrangement service, restaurants and several other facilities. The hotel also has a fitness centre that is equipped with the latest machines. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy breakfast and coffee or tea at the hotel too. The restaurants can provide local delicacies to their guests.

Trinity College Campus Accommodation

This is a two-star hotel. The setup of the hotel is similar to a college. It has many room types to choose from. Each room has different rates and offers different facilities. The rates are also very affordable especially when they offer a lot of facilities together with the stay. The hotel has a library, tennis court, wifi, luggage storage, laundry service, fitness centre, pool and also a restaurant for their guest to enjoy breakfast or other meals of the day. There are also nearby facilities nearby such as ATM and convenience store.

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street

Maldron Hotel Pearse Street is a four-star hotel that is located in Leinster, Ireland. The hotel has many services such as a 24-hour reception desk. Apart from that they also provide laundry services, luggage storage services, as well as laundry services. There will be newspapers placed at the lobby every morning. The hotel also provides services for tour arrangements. Furthermore, the hotel has a bar, restaurant, meeting facilities and also service to organise a wedding. The hotel also has prepared a space for their guests who smoke and also parking spaces.

Staycity Aparthotels Millennium Walk

This is a 3.5-star hotel located in Leinster, Ireland. It is just 8.24 kilometres from Dublin International Airport. Therefore, they can choose this hotel if they have an early flight. Besides that, the hotel is also only 2.63 kilometres from the Dublin Zoo.

Moreover, the hotel is located close to many airport facilities. The hotel also has many facilities like Wifi and corporate facilities. The hotel also has a laundry service, tour arrangement and also a 24-hour receptionist.