Ireland for Independent Travellers
Over 2000 pages of friendly unbiased advice for touring Ireland, what to see and what to avoid.
Update: We have just added Quick Guides to Ireland's Towns. The guides print nicely so you can take them with you to Ireland as well as using them for planning. Only a few towns now, but we'll be adding more soon.
Holy Wells
Almost every part of Ireland has at least one Holy Well, places usually associated with local saints and whose water is believed by many to have healing properties. There are over 3000 of them. Some... [More]
Featured Articles
Customs & Social Norms in IrelandFor the most part Irish people are relaxed and laid back and welcome all visitors warmly. But it's useful when visiting a foreign country to have...
Managing Your Money in IrelandYou need ready access to money during your vacation, but the last thing you want is to be carrying around large sums of cash. So, what's the best...
Irish Crystal and GlassIrish Crystal is famous for its quality, craftsmanship and distinctive appearance, with the market leader, Waterford Crystal, a household name pretty...
InishmoreIt pains me to include this one, but here it is anyway. Inishmore is the largest of the Aran Islands and the most developed for tourism. Time was when...
Cavan Crystal Hotel, Co Cavan
A newish hotel with a quite gorgeous interior and lovely bedrooms. The look is contemporary but without the coldness that often implies, instead the athmosphere... [More]
What's on in Ireland
Cork's annual Midsummer Festival encompasses theatre, dance, music of many varieties, visual arts and even circus.
The World Fleadh
July 31st - Aug 4th
John Hewitt International Summer School
19th - 25th July
Éigse Eatharlaí
July 25th - 27th
Latest Blog
Shop around - there are bargains out there
We are apparantly staring recession in the face. Food and fuel prices are soaring, jobless numbers are rising, nobody is buying property and visitor numbers are...
About DoChara
We aim to have all the information you need to tour Ireland in style and within budget and have fun as you go! Think of us as your friend in Ireland, because that's what Do Chara [say: duh - kahr - ah] means, your friend!
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Site Last Updated: 10 October 2008
