Ireland Holidays

Holidays to Ireland offer a place of beauty and intrigue. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful countries in the world thanks to its stunning landscapes, Ireland is immensely popular with holidaymakers and with groups. Known as the Emerald Isle, thanks to its rolling green hills and lush forests, covering the island in a quilted patchwork, its fervent lands and traditional towns and villages offering unique experience of friendly hospitality and storytelling.

Head to its furthest reaches and its rugged coastlines have been much filmed over the years, appearing in such films as the Harry Potter series and The Princess Bride. Steeped in folklore and legend, with so much to see and do, Ireland is ready to offer you ‘a thousand welcomes’. And at Just for Groups! we work with some fabulous hotels and visitor experiences, making your group holiday to Ireland one full of memories.

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HOLIDAYS & SHORT BREAKS IRELAND

Below are samples of group holidays we have previously organised, you can use these holidays and short breaks as inspiration for your next group tour. Just for groups! tailor make group holidays, so no matter what your requirements are, and whether you need us to source individual elements for a holiday or arrange a complete package, we can help.

The Ring of Kerry

The beautiful south-west corner of Ireland was simply made for holidays and our base, Killarney, is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist centres. It’s part of the stunning Ring of Kerry.

Donegal Coastlines and Giant's Causeway

Welcome to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Coastline, Stretching for over 1500 miles, Ireland’s coastline is alive with myths and legends, of soaring cliffs and rocky coves

The Perfect Gaelic Jaunt

Visiting Ireland is an unforgettable experience. Here the lush rolling emerald landscape with its enchanting towns and villages reveals a country rich in ancient myths and legends.

Dublin and Titanic Belfast

This busy weekend break, based in the majestic town of Monaghan in the county of little hills, enables you to enjoy the very best of Dublin and Belfast with a visit to the magnificent Titanic Belfast Visitor Centre included

Irelands Heartland

We explore the Heartland of Ireland and enjoy some outstanding excursions with highlights that will ensure your memories of Ireland are everlasting.

Ireland's West and Wild Atlantic Way

Remnants of the medieval town walls lie between shops selling handcrafted Claddagh rings, books and musical instruments, bridges arching over the River Corrib, and a long promenade leads to the seaside suburb of Salthill, on Galway Bay - this is Ireland at its very best.

TOP HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN IRELAND

Dublin

Killarney & The Ring of Kerry

Galway

Westport & Connemara

Donegal

Ireland’s Ancient East

DUBLIN

Situated on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin is so much more than Ireland’s capital. It is a vibrant and lively city, but also has an appealing charm about it, as well as a rich and cultural history. Talented buskers and street artists can be found on streets that combine modern and old. But there are plenty of green spaces such as the vast Phoenix Park or the elegant St Stephen’s Square. Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral, which dates back to the 13th Century or take a tour at Dublin Castle, where you will get an insight into the city’s past. Dubliners are known for their hospitality and the city is ranked as one of the friendliest in the world, and with plenty attractions on offer, from the Guinness Store House to the Little Museum of Dublin, you will be spoilt for choice.

KILLARNEY

The beautiful southwest of Ireland was simply made for holidays and lovely Killarney, a town situated on the shores of Lough Leane in the southwest county of Kerry, is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist centres. There is so much history and heritage to explore here, including St Mary’s Cathedral and the Killarney National Park. The Victorian mansion, Muckross House, sits within the grounds of the park too, and is well worth a visit. And of course, Killarney is a stop on the famous Ring of Kerry scenic drive and both the starting and finishing point of the Kerry Way Walking Trial. With the town’s renowned world class hospitality and so much to see and do, you really will be treated to the perfect Killarney experience.

THE RING OF KERRY

One of the biggest tourist draw in Ireland, the Ring of Kerry attracts visitors from far and wide. Set in the southwest coast of Ireland over 179km of road, the route begins and ends in the town of Killarney and goes all around the Iveragh Peninsula. It really is a scenic treasure trove that offers everything from sheer cliff drops and waterfalls to lush green hills, winding rivers and tranquil lakes. Along the way, you will see such highlights as the mountain passes of Moll’s Gap and the Gap of Dunloe, plus Torc Waterfall, a 20ft high cascade waterfall, which lies at the foot of the Torc Mountain. And not forgetting the grand houses and castles that are also on your route.

GALWAY

Galway is made up of epic coastlines, fantastic beaches, and magnificent mountain peaks and at the heart of this dramatic county is its namesake, the harbour city of Galway. Lying where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean, this bohemian city is also a hugely popular seaside resort with beautiful sandy beaches and is also known as ‘the city of the tribes’. It has a cosmopolitan centre and a rich history, including a Latin Quarter, that retains part of the medieval city walls and is filled with cobbled streets and colourful buildings filled with cafes, boutiques, and art galleries, where you can experience the city’s culture, as well as exceptional food, music and that wonderful Irish welcome. Galway forms part of the Wild Atlantic Way, staking claim as the only city on the 2500km route.

CONNEMARA

Connemara really is the Ireland of Dreams! From the sweeping Galway Bay, Connemara is a blend of epic coastlines, fantastic beaches, and magnificent mountain peaks – the epitome of the Ireland that visitors imagine. Exploring by coach is the best way to see Connemara, relaxing and enjoying the views of wonderous lakes and thatched whitewashed cottages. Amid the scenery you discover the castellated mansion of Kylemore Abbey, Ireland’s only fjord at Killary Harbour and the pretty seaside heritage town of Westport, set on the edge of an Atlantic inlet, and adorned with a tree-lined promenade and stone bridges crossing the Carrowbeg River.

DONEGAL

With 400 miles of rugged coastline, carved by the Atlantic over millions of years, County Donegal is the northernmost county of Ireland and has spectacular views at every turn. It is one of the most scenic parts of country, so it is no surprise it’s a significant feature of the Wild Atlantic Way. The landscape is ruled by the majestic Derryveagh Mountains and there are many walking trails, plus some of the finest beaches Ireland has to offer. Portsalon Beach is certainly worth a visit with its white sand, while the town of Donegal is steeped in history. Located at the mouth of the River Eske, it has both a castle, built in the 15th Century and with later additions for the Jacobean period, plus the ruins of a Franciscan friary.

WEST PORT

Also on the west coast, but in the county of Mayo, the seaside heritage town of West Port is set on the edge of an Atlantic inlet and forms part of the famous Wild Atlantic Way. This remote area of Ireland is filled with rugged beauty and Westport’s charming Georgian town centre is wonderfully picturesque and has lots to explore. Wander the tree-lined promenade, which has stone bridges crossing the Carrowbeg River, or perhaps visit Rockfleet Castle and Burrishoole Abbey. Both located in the northwest, these buildings have ties to the 16th Century pirate queen, Grace O’Malley. Other attractions include the Great Western Greenway, a rail trail for bikes and pedestrians that starts in Westport and finishes on Achill Island. There is also Clew Bay, Westport House, Clare Island and Croagh Patrick.