Dublin Castle
Originally a Viking Fortress, a section of which is on view, the site was subsequently used for a 13th century Norman Castle. The Record Tower from this period still remains. However it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century. The Great Courtyard contains the buildings of the viceroy administration.with the State Apartments open to visitors evidencing the taste of the viceroys themselves. The Lower Yard afforts a view of some of the Viking and Norman fortification excavations.

Trinity College
The College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, making it the oldest university in Ireland.Situated in the heart of Dublin, it spreads over 40 acres fiiled with cobbled squares and greenery. It's buildings are the culminatuion of a variety of architectural styles. The College perhaps most famously contains The Book of Kells a 9th Century manuscript of the Gospels, renowned for its vivid and intricate illustrations. It is on display to the public in the Old Library. The college also plays host to the Dublin Experience a multi-media show racounting the history of the city and its people from the Vikings until now.

Dublin Writers Museum
Build to celebrate Irelands illustrious literary heritage which includes 4 Nobel prize-winners for Literature, situated in an eighteenth century mansion has an unsurpassed collection of featuring the works of Dublin's literary masters over the past three hundred years with information about their lives. These include Swift, Shaw, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett all represented through their works as well as personal items.

Guinness Brewery
In operation since 1759 this brewery includes a Guinness Experience visitors centre, the entrance of which is shaped like a giant pint glass. The exhibition includes the history of the world famous drink as well information on the the ingredients and the brewing process. The tour ends with the best glass of Guinness in the world in the Gravity Bar with stunning views over the city.

Ring of Kerry
The West coast of Ireland is fabled for its breathtaking scenery. The 110 mile Ring of Kerry exemplifies this scenery with its rugged, mountainous, bracken-strewn coastline. The location, beauty and friendliness of Killarney make it a natural starting point for any tours of the area. Perhaps the most impressive feature is the Macgillycuddy's Reeks that host the highest mountain (Carrantoohill ) in Ireland.

Galway
Originating out of a crossing-point on the River Corrib Richard III Galway gained city status in 1484 and thereadfter it prospered from maritime trade. The town itself is a lively and cultured mix with theaters, bars and the arts around every corner.Over the river lies the world-famous Claddagh district which created the Claddagh Ring as a symbol of fidelity.

Cork
Cork was once a highly successful mercantile town a fact evidenced by the impressive local architecture of opulent town houses and churches. The city has seen the influence of the Vikings in the 9th century as well as the Normans in the 12th. The development of the Republican movement as well as the area's local industry and natural history is impressively traced in the Cork Public Museum which is bordered by the tranquil Fitzgerald Park.

Donegal
Ireland’s most northerly county is famous for the natural beauty of its windswept coast, with a plethora of hills, loughs and a stretches of fine golden beaches to explore. Inland much of the area is covered by Blanket bogs, now relatively rare in the world.Donegal has a rich pre-Christian heritage with the landscape dotted with evidence of Viking settlements.