Tower
Hook Lighthouse
Ireland
A medieval lighthouse on the Hook Peninsula, a medieval tower still guiding ships.
Western Europe
Ireland
Green hills, wild Atlantic cliffs, lively pubs and storytelling cities, all on an island small enough to cross in an afternoon.
Before you plan: This guide covers the Republic of Ireland only. Check ferry, boat and island access schedules before travelling, as they depend on weather.
- Capital
- Dublin
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and mildest weather; June is often driest. Expect rain at any time of year.
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- Top places
- Historic site 7
- Castle 7
- Church, mosque or temple 5
- Viewpoint 4
- Neighbourhood 3
- Museum 3
- Scenic route 3
- Park 2
- Ruins 2
- Tower 2
- Food and drink 2
- Garden 1
- Beach 1
- Mountain 1
- Island 1
- Waterfall 1
- National park 1
- Other 1
- Monument 1
- Market 1
- Stadium 1
- Art gallery 1
- Shopping 1
- Bridge 1
Tower
Shandon Bells and Tower
Cork, Ireland
St Anne's Church tower, where visitors can ring the famous bells and look over Cork.
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