The Northwest Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
Glance at a map of Ireland that has scenic roads printed in green and chances are your eye will be drawn to the far-flung peninsulas of Northwest Ireland. At virtually every bend in the roads weaving through counties Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo, there will be something to justify all those green markings. On an island with no shortage of majestic scenery, the Northwest claims its full share. Cool, clean waters from the roaring Atlantic have carved the terrain into long peninsulas—creating a raw, sensual landscape that makes it seem as if the earth is still under construction.
The Northwest Hotels
True, it's the farthest-flung corner of Ireland, but thanks to the area's popularity, good bed-and-breakfasts and small hotels are abundant. ... In the two...read more
The Northwest Restaurants
Find the best Northwest restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in The Northwest
This outlines three autonomous routes through Northwest...read more
Travel Deals in The Northwest
- Europe & Iceland from Seattle (R/T, incl. Tax) Icelandair
- Ireland Independent Journey IExplore
- 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Free Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- Europe & Iceland from NYC (R/T, incl. Tax) — $595-$915 Icelandair
The Northwest Experiences
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Gaeltacht Country: Venture to the seaside village of Ard an Ratha to listen to the seductive rhythms of locals conversing in full Irish (Gaelic)... Read more
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Along the rugged coasts of Sligo and Donegal, beaches come in all shapes and sizes. Chief among them is Strandhill, a few miles outside Sligo... Read more
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Most of the Aran sweaters you'll see throughout Ireland are made in County Donegal, the area most associated with high-quality, handwoven tweeds... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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Hotels
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IRELAND TRIP REPORT: SEPTEMBER 2011:
Clifden Arts Week & Connemara
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