When you go on a road trip in Ireland, you never really known what is going to be around the next corner. This is a country where being spontaneous is a bit of a national sport, but you probably do want to have some type of itinerary for your holiday. Here are just some of the highlights of an Irish road trip that you may want to consider adding to your list for your travels to The Emerald Isle!

Weird Things to Do on a Road Trip in Ireland 

The Emerald Isle is a wonderful country to visit if you enjoy the weird and unusual. Fans of the supernatural might want to visit the Leprechaun Museum on Jervis Street in Dublin. Fore Abbey, in County Westmeath, has an ancient tree that is said to be blessed so that it is protected against fire. Of course, the most famous magical place in Ireland is the Blarney Stone in County Cork – kiss this, and you’ll never be lost for words again. This stone is also said to bring you good luck, but you’ll probably still want to invest in some direct car excess insurance so you stay protected during your road trip of Ireland.

Fun Things to Do on a Road Trip in Ireland 

Finding fun things to do in Ireland is never going to be difficult. If you are staying in Dublin for a few days, you probably want to visit Guinness Brewery. It’s an interesting tour, but the highlight for most visitors is getting to enjoy a free pint in the Gravity Bar where there is an amazing view of the city. There are also some organised pub crawls around Dublin, and you’ll find similar city tours in places like Cork, Galway, and Belfast. If you enjoy surfing, you’ll find some amazing Atlantic waves off the west coast in places like Donegal, Sligo, and Mayo.

Touristy Things to Do on a Road Trip in Ireland 

If you have not spent much time in Ireland, you are probably going to want to visit some of the more touristy locations during your road trip. Some of the most interesting things to see would include:

• Waterford Crystal Factory
• The Cliffs of Moher
• Ring of Kerry
• The Burren
• Newgrange
• Dublina Heritage Centre
• Giants Causeway
• The Old Bushmills Distillery
• Trinity College
• Croagh Patrick
• Bantry Bay
• James Joyce Museum
• National Museum of Ireland

Crazy Things to Do in Ireland 

If you enjoy extreme sports, you are going to find plenty of ways to get your adrenalin pumping during a road trip to Ireland. Sky diving is possible in Westmeath and Longford, jet skiing is available in a number of locations including Galway, and some of the best rock climbing in the country is to be found in County Donegal. If you always wanted to jump from a terrifying height with a piece of elastic around your leg, you might want to check out the Killary bungee jump in County Galway.