Ireland Downtown, Fall, Historic Buildings + Lighthouse Pictures

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Ireland’s capital is alive with a rich literary tradition, friendly residents and a respect for all things rebellious.

Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.

Encounter scenery that leaps between extremes in this diverse region, where dramatic sea cliffs meet emerald pastures and riverside towns feature ancient monuments.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Explore the cobbled streets, 19th-century architecture and beautiful walking trails of this Irish town known for its pub culture, hospitality and mountain surrounds.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.