Things to do in Ireland

Hidden Ireland Adventures organises regular and customised tours and activities for visitors to the island of Ireland. These include walks and hikes in the mountains and valleys of Cork and Kerry, rock climbing, canoeing in the Lakes of Killarney, boat trips out to Skellig Michael and the Great Blasket Island.

This is the Fáilte Ireland approved and award-winning tour which is both educational and entertaining. It explores the main features of Irish history, taking you to some of the most significant historical sites and putting modern Dublin in a historical context.

Looking for something completely different? Be curious, and be prepared to be transported to another world. This Indian Sculpture Park contains over 30 sculptures in black granite and bronze in heights ranging from from 1.7m to 4.5m (5.5 to 15 feet). The collection is unique in the country if not the world. They challenge the visitor both visually and mentally.

Have you ever been curious about what it's like to hold a hawk, to have it take off, circle above you and then to swoop down and land on your gloved fist? Based in the beautiful Ashford Castle, Ireland's Falconry School offer a "Hawk Walk" to small private groups. Participants are informed about the hawks and taken on a woodland walk where they allow the hawk to take off, fly above and to land on their hand. "An experience of a lifetime".

Jerpoint Glass is a family business blowing and shaping handmade glass products. They are famous for their use of colour in their jugs, drinking glasses, vases etc. At the Jerpoint Glass Studio you can see the glass being blown and skillfully shaped.

Kilkenny Castle was initially built over 800 years ago, with additions and alterations performed since then. It is strategically located at a crossing point on the river Nore. Much restoration work has taken place over the last 100 years, and it is the major tourist attraction in the region. Its grounds and gardens are great for walking or just taking pictures, plus there is a children's playground.

Built between 1200 and 1212, King John's Castle has over 800 years of fascinating and bloody history. Recently restored and fitted out with interactive touch-screen technology, 3D models and activities to involve the visitors, young and not so young, this castle really brings history to life.

Kylemore Abbey is a Benedictine monastery, but was formerly the home of Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor from London and later politician/MP for Country Galway. The castle was built between 1867 and 1871. Visitors can view the restored rooms and hear stories of romance and tragedy from its past. There is also a 6 acre Victorian Walled Garden, woodland and lakeside walks and nature trails to explore.