The Northwest Travel Guide
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Fodor's Ireland 2011
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Comprising counties Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal, this most inaccessible and isolated corner of Ireland provides rich rewards for intrepid travelers willing to overcome vast distances and spotty transportation. While the rest of the Emerald Isle has been fully explored, the Northwest can still proclaim itself "the hidden Ireland"—and that's no blarney.
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
Donegal mountain spring lamb, Glen Bay lobster and crab, Donegal Bay oysters and mussels, Lough Swilly wild salmon, freshly baked scones, crusty homemade...read more
Things To Do in The Northwest
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Northwest
- $539 & up -- Europe Fall Fare Sale (Roundtrip, incl. Tax) Aer Lingus
- $3548 -- Ireland: Luxe 7-Nt. Escorted Trip w/Business Air Great Value Vacations
- Ireland and the British Isles IExplore
- $922 -- Ireland: 7-Night Multi-City Vacation w/Air & Car — $922 Great Value Vacations
- $1350 -- Ireland: 7-Nt. Vacation w/Air & Geneology Consult — $1,350 Great Value Vacations
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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During 2013, Sligo will be a key destination hub in what is billed as Ireland's biggest tourism event, The Gathering—an initiative to encourage... Read more
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County Donegal was part of the ancient kingdom of Ulster not conquered by the English until the 17th century. When the English withdrew in the... 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
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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