Sunday World Northern Ireland (2024)

FAQs

How many days are enough for Ireland? ›

In 5 days, you can see some of the best sights a tour of Ireland has to offer. In our opinion, we'd recommend focusing on 1 or 2 areas of Ireland and branching out from the major cities. For example, in 5 days you can tour the Southwest coast, or combine a journey from Belfast and see Northern Ireland.

Welcome to Northern Ireland, a place filled with incredible coast lines, beautiful coves, and delicious foods. Lucky for you, the country is quite small, and even though 3 days is short - you can actually see quite a bit of the capital of Belfast and the hidden gems along the coastline within those 72 hours.

The best time to visit Ireland is between March and May, and September to November, when it's not as crowded as it is in summer, or as cold as it is in winter. That said, Ireland has a mild, temperate climate and although it's rainy at times, you can visit all year round.

County Antrim

In Northern Ireland, County Antrim is arguably the most beautiful county in the country. County Antrim is a microcosm of the entire country, as within its long boundaries you can find cities, towns, villages, national parks, waterfalls, forests and coastal scenery.

Getting around in Northern Ireland

One of the most cost-effective ways to travel around Northern Ireland is by bus. Translink is the main bus and train operator in Northern Ireland. They offer a great range of combo deal tickets and Smartcards which help lower your day to day travel cost.

Northern Ireland is Home to Spectacular Landscapes

Northern Ireland is renowned for its stunning landscapes. It's all but impossible to not feel captivated by its natural beauty. One of the most iconic attractions is Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

But then countless travellers return here year after year and find there's still so much to discover. To really get a sense of Northern Ireland's wealth of culture and wild beauty, gift yourself a week or so to roam winding country roads that lead to sweeping beaches, thriving market towns and towering castles.

Having a car to drive yourself around and visit different towns is key. Ireland is too big to see the whole country in seven days, so for this 7-day Ireland itinerary I am focusing on the southern area of the country, which is what I did on my Ireland trip. Keep reading to start planning your trip!

Although I'm a huge fan of travelling less but longer and I'd always recommend spending more than 7 days with travelling through Ireland, I know there are some of you who prefer short stays and short staycations. If you've never been to Ireland, spending three days there might just be the perfect start for you.

It really depends on your travel style and preferences. Some people may feel that 4 days is enough to see all the main sights and attractions in Dublin, while others may want to stay longer to explore more of the city and take some day trips to the countryside.

What is the average vacation days in Ireland? ›

Employees in Ireland working full-time are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave (paid vacation). Although basic holiday leave is 20 days, an employment contract may offer more generous benefits. Part-time employees have their vacation entitlement equivalent to 8% of their worked hours.