{"id":3751,"date":"2020-08-17T13:37:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T11:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=3751"},"modified":"2020-08-17T13:56:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T11:56:52","slug":"ireland-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/ireland-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland in October"},"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:50%; }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:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:50%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:12.369791666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:50%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\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\/08\/Ireland-in-October-Feature-Image-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Ireland in October\" class=\"wp-image-3773\" 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=\"Ireland in October\" class=\"wp-image-3773 eager-load\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland-in-October-Feature-Image.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ireland-in-October-Feature-Image-1024x536.png.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>This post may contain affiliate links, such as AirBnB. If you click on one of them, we might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is October a good time to visit Ireland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather in Ireland in October can be a bit mixed, but the month is definitely still worth considering if you would like to visit Ireland outside of the peak season. Generally, you can expect the average temperature in Ireland in October tends to be about 7-14 &deg;C (45-57 &deg;F), so it is a good idea to pack some warmer layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/what-is-ireland-known-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_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\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_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\/08\/What_is_Ireland_Known_For_Call_to_Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Ireland like in October?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><p>The days are shorter, but the daylight hours are longer and the weather considerably better in October than during the winter months. A holiday in Ireland in October is often one of the last opportunities to get some of the late fall weather before the greyer weather of winter creeps in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                <div class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1451834:z8v5q8j9c3\" data-form=\"1342994:q3e2p6\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best places to visit in Ireland in October<\/strong><\/h2>\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\/08\/Glendalough-County-Wicklow-Ireland-Chris-Hill-Failte-Ireland-Tourism-Ireland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The monastic settlement at Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland \" class=\"wp-image-3762\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Glendalough-County-Wicklow-Ireland-Chris-Hill-Failte-Ireland-Tourism-Ireland-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"The monastic settlement at Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland \" class=\"wp-image-3762 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Glendalough-County-Wicklow-Ireland-Chris-Hill-Failte-Ireland-Tourism-Ireland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Glendalough in County Wicklow is famed for its natural beauty as well as its early monastic settlement. <br>Photo by Chris Hill, copyright Failte Ireland &amp; Tourism Ireland via Tourism Ireland.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>October can still be a refreshing time to visit the <strong>Irish national parks<\/strong>, including the beautiful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.killarneynationalpark.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Killarney National Park<\/a><\/strong> in County <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/kerry-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerry<\/a><\/strong>, which is home to the famous lakes of Killarney. While there, you could also check out some of the other scenic locations like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireland.com\/articles\/tripideas\/ring-of-kerry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ring of Kerry<\/a> <\/strong>road trip along the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildatlanticway.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wild Atlantic Way<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/weather-in-ireland-in-october\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3788\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-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\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3788 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-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\/08\/Weather-in-Ireland-in-October_-Call-to-Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glendalough.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Glendalough<\/a><\/strong> in Wicklow National Park is another striking location at this time of year and is a one of the popular day tours from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/dublin-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dublin<\/a><\/strong>. It is also a great place to go hiking in Ireland in October as there are many different walking routes in the area. The change in color of the leaves is particularly stunning, especially when reflected in the lakes. This is an experience not to be missed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer road trips are better suited to the summer months, but if you are lucky with the weather and plan your Ireland travel itinerary with some flexibility in mind, then road trips along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/the-wild-atlantic-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wild Atlantic Way Coastal Route<\/strong> <\/a>and the <strong>Causeway Coastal Route<\/strong> in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/northern-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Ireland<\/a><\/strong> can be fantastic at this time of year.&nbsp;<\/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-5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With fewer tourists at this time of year, your road trip experience of highlights like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cliffsofmoher.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cliffs of Moher<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burrennationalpark.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Burren<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aranislands.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Aran Islands<\/a><\/strong> along the west coast and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/giants-causeway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Giant&rsquo;s Causeway<\/a><\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegobbinscliffpath.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Gobbins<\/strong> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegobbinscliffpath.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cliff Path<\/a> <\/strong>and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/carrick-a-rede\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge<\/a><\/strong> in Northern Ireland, will be even more special. (Particularly for first time visitors.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Do in Ireland in October<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the original home of Halloween, a trip to the Emerald Isle during October can be quite appropriate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/unusual-dublin-our-top-9-must-see-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Unusual Sights in Dublin\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-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\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Unusual Sights in Dublin\" class=\"wp-image-2742 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-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\/01\/Unusual-Dublin-Ireland-Call-to-Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, almost certainly took inspiration from the mummies in the crypts of <strong>St. Michan&rsquo;s Church<\/strong> in Dublin. There is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/bramstokerfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Bram Stoker Festival<\/strong><\/a> in Dublin in late October that is fun for all the family. For more information about St. Michan&rsquo;s and other weird things to do in Dublin, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/hidden-dublin-our-7-favorite-secret-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our post here<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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\/08\/Guinness-Cork-Jazz-Festival-at-Everyman-Palace-Cork-Ireland-1024x536.png\" alt=\"The Everyman Palace in Cork, Ireland during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-3759\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Guinness-Cork-Jazz-Festival-at-Everyman-Palace-Cork-Ireland-1024x536.png.webp\" alt=\"The Everyman Palace in Cork, Ireland during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.\" class=\"wp-image-3759 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Guinness-Cork-Jazz-Festival-at-Everyman-Palace-Cork-Ireland.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>The Everyman Palace is one of the main venues for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lovers of live music and events will be well looked after during the month of October. Down through the years, the internationally well known <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessjazzfestival.com\/en-row\/headliners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Guinness Cork Jazz Festival<\/a><\/strong> has grown in popularity and is now one of the biggest events that takes place in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/cork-ireland\/\">Cork<\/a><\/strong> each year.&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-8\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there are many great live Irish music sessions held in pubs across the country and with the nights getting darker earlier, this is a lovely way to spend an evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a city break or two to your travel itinerary Belfast in Northern Ireland is an excellent tourist destination at this time of year. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/belfastinternationalartsfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Belfast International Arts Festival<\/a> <\/strong>takes place during this month in addition to all of the amazing attractions that Belfast has to offer such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/titanicbelfast.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Titanic Belfast<\/a><\/strong> museum, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crumlinroadgaol.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crumlin Road Gaol<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitbelfast.com\/partners\/botanic-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Botanic Gardens<\/a><\/strong> just to mention a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/northern-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3644\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_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\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3644 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_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\/08\/Northern_Ireland_Destination_Guide_Call_to_Action.png\" height=\"190\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visiting Ireland in October<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adare-Desmond-Castel-Ireland-in-Autumn.jpg\" alt=\"Adare Manor, Ireland in Autumn.\" class=\"wp-image-3767\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adare-Desmond-Castel-Ireland-in-Autumn.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Adare Manor, Ireland in Autumn.\" class=\"wp-image-3767 lazyload\" width=\"1536\" height=\"768\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adare-Desmond-Castel-Ireland-in-Autumn.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption><em>Adare Manor is a fabulous hotel and golf resort all year round, but the impressive autumn foliage make it an even more stunning time to visit. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning on visiting Ireland in October, then read our other post about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/weather-in-ireland-in-october\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weather in Ireland in October<\/a><\/strong> to make sure that you are well prepared for your trip. It will also give you an idea of the typical weather in Dublin in October.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the tourists have already left Ireland by October, so you can enjoy the benefits of the shoulder season with less crowds, as well as better value flight and hotel offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some good deals can be found mid week on some of the more luxurious castle hotels around this time of year, so book ahead in advance to treat yourself to something particularly special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to know exactly when you should plan your Ireland travel vacation. If you want some more information about the average weather on a monthly basis and general travel tips about Ireland, then don&rsquo;t forget to read our other post about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/best-time-to-visit-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time to visit Ireland<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is October a good time to visit Ireland? 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