Discover Ireland
Low Season Traveller
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Dramatic, inspiring, cosy and wild. We really don’t think you can beat the authentic offerings of low season on the island of Ireland. Once the summer crowds move on, from late September until mid-March is by far our preferred time to wrap up and explore Ireland’s glorious national parks, beautiful and peaceful beaches and stunning landscapes. You’ll find a folklore so rich you can feel it, and storytellers that bring you laughter and intrigue. While away days wandering cobbled city streets, artists’ studios or grand historic homes. Spend nights in taverns indulging in pints of Guinness, mouthwatering meals and traditional music sessions.
Wood-turning workshops, make your own soda bread and distillery tours are wonderful ways to warm up a wintery day, but low season also boasts its own surprising range of festivals. Foodies will love Armagh’s annual celebration of Food & Cider or the Galway International Oyster Festival, while music fans get their kicks at Cork Jazz or Wexford Opera festivals. Celebrate all things St Patrick’s Day with music, dance and cultural treats, or spend Halloween immersed in the unforgettable Púca festival for Celtic Samhain. Come with us as we explore five unique regions of the island of Ireland and our top picks for their most unforgettable low season experiences.
River Letterkeen, Mayo Dark Sky Park. Image courtesy of Mayo Dark Sky Park
