Short escapes in Ireland
Long weekends, close to home
From an hour down the road to a proper west-coast adventure. Pick where you're travelling from to see drive times, or filter by county.
Co. Kilkenny · About 1 hour 30 minutes from DublinKilkennyCastle, cathedral, crafts and a pub on every corner: Ireland's most walkable small city.
Co. Wicklow · About 1 hour from DublinGlendalough & WicklowAn hour from Dublin, monastic ruins, two glacial lakes and some of the best walking in the east. Drive times are estimates, so allow extra time for traffic, especially on bank holiday weekends.