{"id":3193,"date":"2020-04-01T20:44:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T18:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?page_id=3193"},"modified":"2020-05-13T21:52:31","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T19:52:31","slug":"midlands-ireland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/midlands-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Midlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:50%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:52.34375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>If there is one place in Ireland that is unjustifiable underrated, then it is the Midlands<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kayaking-on-a-Lake-in-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking on a like at sunset in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-3195\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201536%20768'%3E%3Crect%20width='1536'%20height='768'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Kayaking on a like at sunset in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-3195 eager-load\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kayaking-on-a-Lake-in-Ireland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kayaking-on-a-Lake-in-Ireland.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Canoeing near Cloughoughter Castle on Lough Oughter at sunset is a beautiful experience (Photo: Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a true hidden gem in this sense with so much to offer regarding outdoor activities, countryside relaxation, stunning views, picturesque gardens and authentic rural Irish lifestyle in quaint villages. We have completely fallen for its charm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Irish Midlands<\/strong>, which encompasses the tourist route called <strong>Ireland&rsquo;s Hidden Heartlands<\/strong>, is considerably less well known than the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/the-wild-atlantic-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wild Atlantic Way<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/east-coast-of-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ireland&rsquo;s Ancient East<\/a><\/strong>. It is therefore ideal for anyone wishing to avoid the hustle and bustle of the more popular destinations in Ireland, yet still experience a truly Irish vacation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Midlands region, roughly located in the center of Ireland, includes the following counties: <strong>Leitrim<\/strong>, <strong>Longford<\/strong> and <strong>Roscommon<\/strong> and parts of <strong>Cavan<\/strong>, <strong>Galway<\/strong>, <strong>North Tipperary<\/strong>, <strong>Offaly<\/strong> and <strong>Westmeath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/best-time-to-visit-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Best Time to Visit Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-3185\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Best Time to Visit Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-3185 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Read-This-Post-Call-to-action-4-2.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who enjoy long-distance hiking, then why don&rsquo;t you check out the <strong>Beara Breifne Way<\/strong>. This interactive walking trail, which is Ireland&rsquo;s longest national waymarked trail, follows the legendary 14-day march of the last independent ruler of the Gaelic clan O&rsquo;Sullivan Beara and his thousand followers in 1603.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other walking trails are for example the 68 km (42 miles) long <strong>Lough Derg Way<\/strong> along the<strong> River Shannon<\/strong> or the <strong>Miner&rsquo;s Way <\/strong>and <strong>Historical Trail<\/strong>, which is a beautiful 118 km (73 miles) circular route in <strong>County Roscommon<\/strong>. The Miner&rsquo;s Way trails along paths that were used by coal miners, who once worked in the <strong>Arigna coal mines<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/the-wild-atlantic-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Wild Atlantic Way\" class=\"wp-image-2775\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Wild Atlantic Way\" class=\"wp-image-2775 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Wild-Atlantic-Way-Reasons-2.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Water sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with a range of exciting canoeing and kayaking options. A relaxing boat cruise holiday on the <strong>River Shannon<\/strong> is another refreshing way to spend your holiday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to go fishing, then the right choice of location would be <strong>County Cavan<\/strong>. The lakes are an angler&rsquo;s paradise with about 365 in total and are particularly famous for coarse and pike fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among some of the many superb castles in this area that you should visit is <strong>Birr Castle, Gardens and Science Centre<\/strong> located in<strong> County Offaly<\/strong>. At the Science Centre, you can learn all about the many discoveries made in astronomy at this very site and view the enormous telescope built in the 1840s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/northern-lights-ireland-best-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-2778\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Northern Lights in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-2778 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Northern-Lights-in-Ireland-Call-to-Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tip: Check out the <strong>Lough Boora Discovery Park<\/strong>, which connects outdoor activities (including cycling and walking) with culture, as there are cool sculptures throughout the park. <strong>The Lough Key Forest Park<\/strong> is also fun for all the family with nature and activities to suit everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily travel to the Midlands from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dublin <\/a><\/strong>or anywhere else in Ireland given its central location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> Irish Midlands<\/strong> is definitely worth exploring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ireland Destination Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find our guides for each <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/ireland-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\">destination in Ireland<\/a><\/strong> by clicking on the images below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DUBLIN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Dublin Page\" class=\"wp-image-3242\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-1024x536.png.webp\" alt=\"Dublin Page\" class=\"wp-image-3242 lazyload\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-1024x536.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-300x157.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page-768x402.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dublin-Page.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/kerry-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>KERRY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/kerry-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Kerry Page\" class=\"wp-image-3248\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-1024x536.png.webp\" alt=\"Kerry Page\" class=\"wp-image-3248 lazyload\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-1024x536.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-300x157.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page-768x402.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Kerry-Page.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/cork-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CORK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/cork-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Cork Page\" class=\"wp-image-3240\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-1024x536.png.webp\" alt=\"Cork Page\" class=\"wp-image-3240 lazyload\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-1024x536.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-300x157.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page-768x402.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cork-Page.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/galway-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>GALWAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/galway-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Galway Page\" class=\"wp-image-3246\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-1024x536.png.webp\" alt=\"Galway Page\" class=\"wp-image-3246 lazyload\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-1024x536.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-300x157.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page-768x402.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galway-Page.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/west-coast-of-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>WEST COAST OF IRELAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/west-coast-of-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/West-Coast-of-Ireland-Page-1024x536.png\" alt=\"West Coast of Ireland Page\" class=\"wp-image-3256\" width=\"256\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/West-Coast-of-Ireland-Page-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/West-Coast-of-Ireland-Page-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/West-Coast-of-Ireland-Page-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/West-Coast-of-Ireland-Page.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 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