Exploring the Emerald Isle Week #4 Tourist Highlights in Central & Ireland

Good afternoon travelers! We are back once again with our weekly blog post to explore Ireland. This week, we are taking a look at some of the best landmarks to visit on your trip in central Ireland. From Galway to Dublin, we have got you covered here! Let's get started!
We are going to start this segment with County Galway and work our way west.  One of the most popular destinations is the Aran Islands, there are 3 islands, and they offer some of the most stunning costal views as well as old Irish forts for those of you who may be history buffs. The next destination is the Galway Cathedral, which is a beautiful example of architecture and while it may look old, its actually relatively new compared to other cathedrals in the country (built in the 1950s) Finally, the city of Galway itself is a very walkable city full of fantastic food and beverage options that are worth a stop on your trip. Galway is also full of little shops as well as B 'n' B options for those of you who may go on a self-guided tour. 
Moving on to Athlone this historic city has much to explore if you plan your time there right! The first is the Athlone Castle which is a gorgeous piece of ancient Irish history. The next is Irelands OLDEST pub, yes you read that right, the oldest pub in the country of Pubs! Sea's Pub has been around since the year 900 and is a must visit for anyone looking for a classic Irish pint. If you are traveling with a family Baysports is a fun spot for anyone looking to have a little fun!
Finally, we come to Dublin, the capitol city where many tours will start or end if you book through us at Port of Call Travel! Trinity College is in Dublin and a famous college in Europe. Also, if you visit in the summer, which many of our clients do, you can even stay in one of the student dorms! Dublin is also home to many, many distilleries! Everything from Jameson to Irish Whiskey can be seen in Dublin as well as of course Guinness! Finally, in Dublin lies the National Irish History Museum and this is an especially important visit for anyone with Irish roots. These museums (yes there are 3 in Dublin) show the good the bad and the ugly of Irish history. As an Irishmen myself, I find it incredibly important to learn about the history of my culture and I would highly suggest everyone do the same, you may learn a thing or two about yourself!
Thanks for reading this week's edition of Exploring the Emerald Isle! We will be continuing this the rest of the summer with new topics every week! Remember as always, if you are ready to book your trip to Ireland or anywhere else in the world, get in touch with us at Port of Call! We can make your travel dreams come true!