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Instagrammable scenic locations in Ireland

Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.

Cliffs of Moher

County Clare, Ireland

Cliffs of Moher

These limestone cliffs rise 214 meters above the Atlantic Ocean and extend for 8 kilometers along the coast.

Giant's Causeway

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway

40000 hexagonal basalt columns created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago along the coast.

Dark Hedges Tree Formation

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Dark Hedges Tree Formation

A row of beech trees lines the Bregagh Road. The trees were planted in 1775 by the Stuart family and reach heights of up to 30 meters.

Kilmainham Gaol

Dublin, Ireland

Kilmainham Gaol

The prison operated from 1796 to 1924 and played a central role in the Irish independence movement.

Trinity College Library

Dublin, Ireland

Trinity College Library

This 18th century library contains over 200,000 old books and the famous Book of Kells in a 65-meter long hall.

Rock of Cashel

County Tipperary, Ireland

Rock of Cashel

This 12th century fortress stands on a limestone rock and includes a Romanesque chapel, round tower, and Gothic cathedral.

Killarney National Park

County Kerry, Ireland

Killarney National Park

The park covers 10,000 hectares of green space with three lakes, 19th century Muckross House and a population of wild red deer.

Connemara National Park

County Galway, Ireland

Connemara National Park

The park extends over 2000 hectares with bogs, mountain landscapes and the Twelve Bens peaks rising to 700 meters.

Blarney Castle

County Cork, Ireland

Blarney Castle

A 15th century castle with gardens, waterfalls, and the Stone of Eloquence located on its highest level.

Newgrange

County Meath, Ireland

Newgrange

Stone age passage tomb with 5200 years of history, white quartz facade and complex astronomical alignments.

Glendalough

County Wicklow, Ireland

Glendalough

Medieval monastery settlement between two lakes with a 30 meter round tower and stone church ruins.

Ha'penny Bridge

Dublin, Ireland

Ha'penny Bridge

Cast iron pedestrian bridge from 1816 with white paint and oval railings over the River Liffey.

Dún Aonghasa

County Galway, Ireland

Dún Aonghasa

The Bronze Age stone fortification stands at the edge of a 90-meter cliff on Inishmore island.

Kylemore Abbey

County Galway, Ireland

Kylemore Abbey

The former Benedictine abbey was built as a castle in neo-Gothic style. The estate includes a traditional Victorian garden with greenhouse on the shore of Pollacappul Lake.

Phoenix Park

Dublin, Ireland

Phoenix Park

The 707-hectare urban park contains Dublin Zoo and a free-roaming herd of fallow deer.

Cobh

County Cork, Ireland

Cobh

The harbor town was Titanic's last port of call. The colored houses line up along the hill. St. Colman's Cathedral stands above the town.

Ring of Kerry

County Kerry, Ireland

Ring of Kerry

A 179-kilometer circular road on the Iveragh Peninsula passes through mountains, lakes, beaches and small villages along the Atlantic coast.

Dingle Peninsula

County Kerry, Ireland

Dingle Peninsula

The westernmost peninsula of Ireland extends 48 kilometers into the Atlantic Ocean, featuring stone forts, Celtic monuments and sandy beaches.

Mussenden Temple

County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Mussenden Temple

A circular stone building from 1785 stands 37 meters above the ocean on basalt cliffs, offering views across Northern Ireland's coast.

Powerscourt Gardens

County Wicklow, Ireland

Powerscourt Gardens

These 19th century gardens cover 47 acres next to a Palladian mansion. Features include Italian terraces, Japanese gardens, ornamental lakes and a walled garden.

Doolin Cave

County Clare, Ireland

Doolin Cave

The cave features a 7.3-meter limestone stalactite suspended from the ceiling. Visitors can observe this underground formation during guided tours.

Benbulben

County Sligo, Ireland

Benbulben

The table mountain reaches 526 meters in height with a level surface at the top. The mountain slopes contain several walking paths for visitors.

Hook Head Lighthouse

County Wexford, Ireland

Hook Head Lighthouse

The lighthouse dates from the 13th century and still shines at night. The black and white stripes on its exterior serve for navigation.

Torc Waterfall

County Kerry, Ireland

Torc Waterfall

The 20-meter waterfall sits at the base of Torc Mountain. A walking path leads through the forest to a viewing platform.

Dunguaire Castle

County Galway, Ireland

Dunguaire Castle

This 16th century fortress stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the bay and the town of Kinvarra.

Achill Island

County Mayo, Ireland

Achill Island

This island encompasses tall cliffs, white sand beaches and mountain ranges, with Slievemore mountain as its highest point.

Glenveagh National Park

County Donegal, Ireland

Glenveagh National Park

A 170 square kilometer protected area with a 19th century castle, lakes and native red deer.

Blackrock Castle Observatory

County Cork, Ireland

Blackrock Castle Observatory

A 16th century historic fort now housing an observatory and interactive exhibits about space exploration.

The Gobbins

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Gobbins

The coastal path features suspended bridges and tunnels built into the rock face above the Irish Sea.

Johnnie Fox's Pub

County Dublin, Ireland

Johnnie Fox's Pub

Located at 460 meters altitude, this pub hosts regular Irish music sessions and serves local cuisine.

Inishbofin Island

County Galway, Ireland

Inishbofin Island

Located off the western coast, this island contains a historic fort from the 16th century. The coastline features sandy beaches and marked trails.

Glencar Waterfall

County Leitrim, Ireland

Glencar Waterfall

The 15-meter waterfall sits in a forested valley and appears in Yeats' poem 'The Stolen Child'.