Ashford Castle is a must

I love Ireland's green hills, lively pubs, and welcoming people. You should go if: You want dramatic coastline and cozy pubs with live music You like history, from monasteries to castles You enjoy driving scenic loops and meeting locals Must-visit places: Dublin: Trinity College's Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar Cliffs of Moher: Sheer sea cliffs on the west coast Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula: Classic scenic drives Galway: A lively city of music and street performers Kilkenny and the Rock of Cashel: Medieval Ireland Ashford Castle is worthy of staying and visiting! You can enjoy falcon walks, beautiful gardens, amazing spa and delicious afternoon tea. Must-try foods: Irish stew and soda bread Full Irish breakfast Seafood chowder Boxty: Potato pancake Guinness and Irish coffee Fun facts: Halloween traces back to the Irish festival of Samhain. Guinness has been brewed at St. James's Gate since 1759. Irish (Gaeilge) is the first official language, alongside English. Logistics: Best time: May to September; the weather changes fast at any time Currency: Euro (Northern Ireland uses the pound) Getting around: Drive on the left; roads outside cities can be narrow Tipping: About 10 percent in restaurants if service is not included Entry: Ireland is in the EU but not in Schengen, so check its own entry rules Must-learn phrases: Hello: Dia duit Thank you: Go raibh maith agat Goodbye: Slán Cheers!: Sláinte! A hundred thousand welcomes: Céad míle fáilte