{"id":3206,"date":"2020-04-02T16:28:03","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T14:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?page_id=3206"},"modified":"2020-04-02T20:27:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:27:44","slug":"south-of-ireland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/south-of-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"South of Ireland"},"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>The south of Ireland has undoubtedly some of the best attractions in the country, from the viking settlement cities, to Norman Castles, lively festivals and excellent food options.<\/strong> There is something new to discover in this corner of Ireland with every visit!<\/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\/South-of-Ireland-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"South of Ireland beautiful coast with flowers\" class=\"wp-image-3207\" 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=\"South of Ireland beautiful coast with flowers\" class=\"wp-image-3207 eager-load\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/South-of-Ireland-Coast.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/South-of-Ireland-Coast.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>There is almost nothing more invigorating than enjoying the coast in the south of Ireland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Just to clarify, by writing about the <strong>south of Ireland<\/strong>, we mean the <strong>counties of southern Ireland<\/strong>, not the <strong>Republic of Ireland<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in the south west,<strong> County Clare<\/strong>, is not only known for the <strong>Cliffs of Moher <\/strong>and the highly unusual lunar-like landscape of the <strong>Burren UNESCO Global Geopark<\/strong>. It is also world famous for its fantastic live Irish music sessions (think of <strong>Doolin <\/strong>for example) and festivals (including<strong> Fleadh Nua<\/strong>, the <strong>Burren Slow Food Festival<\/strong> and <strong>Doolin Writers&rsquo; Weekend<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/kerry-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">County Kerry<\/a><\/strong> is another highly recommendable addition to any itinerary. Many visitors are spellbound by the breathtaking coastal drives of <strong>Slea Head<\/strong> on the<strong> Dingle Peninsula<\/strong> and the<strong> Ring of Kerry<\/strong>. More incredibly scenic landscapes can be found in <strong>Killarney National Park<\/strong>, where you will discover <strong>Muckross House and Gardens<\/strong>, as well as the idyllic <strong>Lakes of Killarney<\/strong> and <strong>Gap of Dunloe<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &ldquo;Rebel County &rdquo; as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/cork-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">County Cork<\/a><\/strong> is also known, certainly has enough attractions and sights to keep all kinds of tourists happy. Whether you come to visit the <strong>Blarney Castle<\/strong> for the gift of eloquence, or fancy some top class cuisine (definitely visit the<strong> English Market <\/strong>in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/day-trips-from-cork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cork City<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Kinsale<\/strong> aka the Gourmet Capital, or <strong>Clonakilty <\/strong>for its famous black pudding sausages), you will be literally spoilt for choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/day-trips-from-cork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Day trips from Cork\" class=\"wp-image-3126\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-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\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Day trips from Cork\" class=\"wp-image-3126 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-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\/03\/Day-Trips-from-Cork-Call-to-Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fabulous festivals and music (<strong>Guinness Cork Jazz Festival <\/strong>to name just one) and impressive historical buildings such as <strong>Charles Fort<\/strong> in <strong>Kinsale <\/strong>(from the 17th century) or the former prison and convict depot on <strong>Spike Island<\/strong> (18th century) are just some of the other interesting attractions that this county has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The viking city of <strong>Waterford <\/strong>is very obviously steeped in history from <strong>Reginald&rsquo;s Tower<\/strong> in the city centre (the current tower structure was built by the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century) to the <strong>Medieval Museum<\/strong> depicting city life and treasures of the city during the dark ages. Fine craftsmanship can still be seen in the city today if you take part in one of the tours of <strong>House of Waterford Crystal<\/strong>, where you will see the glassblowing and carving in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/harry-potter-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Harry Potter in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-2770\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland.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-Harry-Potter-Ireland-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Harry Potter in Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-2770 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Call-to-Action-Harry-Potter-Ireland.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-Harry-Potter-Ireland.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a breath of fresh air on the <strong>Waterford Cycling Greenway<\/strong>, an 80 km (50 mile) route which includes the <strong>UNESCO Geopark site of the Copper Coast<\/strong>, romantic ruins and ancient castles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best connections to fly directly to the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/south-of-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\">south of Ireland<\/a><\/strong> are through <strong>Cork Airport<\/strong> or <strong>Shannon Airport<\/strong>. <strong>Kerry Airport<\/strong> also serves a few destinations in Europe including England, Germany, Portugal and Spain. As there is good road infrastructure and frequent bus as well as rail connections, travel from <strong>Dublin Airport<\/strong> to the <strong>south of Ireland<\/strong> is also easily possible.<\/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 - 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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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