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.
Altamont Gardens
Rarely crowded and always rewarding no matter what the season, this is a real hidden gem. All around there are wonderful views of the Blackstairs and Wicklow Mountains and Mount Leinster. An Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen, with ancient oak tress,... [More]
Featured Articles
Traditional Irish ColcannonIf there is any truly traditional Irish dish, this is it. It sounds very ordinary, potato and cabbage, and indeed there is nothing at all complex about...
Magic RoadsThese will make your mind numb! Basically this is the deal. You drive to the bottom of a hill and turn off the engine of your car. You slip the...
Gleeson's Townhouse, Co Roscommon
This is a restaurant with (very good) rooms and is popular with those coming to enjoy the excellent fishing in the area, which is a lovely but very little visited... [More]
What's on in Ireland
The Pipeworks Festival brings 10 days of organ music to Dublin, with concerts, competitions and masterclasses.
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: 24 July 2008
