When in Ireland you absolutely have to visit Galway! The city is filled with Irish charm, great people and even greater pubs. Whatsmore, walk five minutes away from the lively city centre and you can enjoy a picturesque walk along the seafront. This means that there’s plenty of things to do in Galway despite it being relatively small:

The Republic of Ireland’s capital city of Dublin is a must visit. Although relatively small in size, Dublin is a city deeply rooted in history! Therefore, there are lots of exciting things to see. Couple this with amazingly cheerful locals and a drinking culture that brings the city alive at night and any visit to Dublin is sure to be an excellent one!

Being British, you’d have thought I would have visited Ireland by now. After all, it’s so close! However, (like most) I have a tendency to neglect destinations on my doorstep… It took a recent invitation from a friend to prompt me to visit the ‘Emerald Isle’. Our Budget Ireland itinerary was as followed: