Discover Ireland

Autumn is a fantastic time to visit Ireland, so we've picked four standout deals for you to choose from:

• 2nt Belfast break w/flights
  
• 3nt Co Cork break w/flights
• 2nt Galway break w/flights
• Mini breaks inc return ferry

Discover an alternative side of Ireland here or check out this collection of holidays & hotel stays across Ireland from just £89, where, nestled in the heart of the country, you'll find a haven of picturesque villages, stunning tracks, trails and waterways plus brilliant bars and restaurants. Ireland's rural heartland, which stretches outwards from the banks of the Shannon, bisecting the island into its various provinces and counties, has something for every visitor - it's yours to discover.

Our Top 4 Picks

£189pp - 2nt Belfast break w/flights - save 31%

It's an exciting time to visit Belfast. The city's historic shipyards and industrial heritage are now complemented by the addition of trendy restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. This £189 per person deal from British Airways Holidays gets you two nights in Belfast, for up to 31% less than the cost of packaging the trip yourself.

What's included
Return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Belfast City Airport 23kgs of checked luggage
Two nights at the brand-new Grand Central Hotel Belfast
Complimentary room upgrade to a Deluxe Room**
Daily breakfast

When
Fly from London Heathrow on 2-31 January; 1-7, 9-12, 17-27 February, 2019.

Hotel details
You'll stay at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast in the Linen Quarter area, home to old mills, trendy bars and restaurants. The hotel is only five minutes' walk from the Grand Opera House and Belfast City Hall.
Breakfast is served within the hotel's Seahorse restaurant between 7am and 10am. The restaurant also has an à la carte menu offering dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, as well as afternoon tea. The Grand Café, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, is open between 6am and until around 11pm.
Grand Central's impressive Observatory Bar provides panoramic views of the city, and serves afternoon tea and premium cocktails.

Other options
Stay for three nights for an additional £30 per person.

Baggage and transfers
One item of 23kg checked luggage is included. A taxi from the airport will cost around £8-£10 each way.

£159pp - 3nt coastal break w/flights & car hire in Co Cork - save 33%

Everything good about Ireland can be found in County Cork, including enchanting scenery and charming old fishing towns and villages. Explore the rugged Cork coastline with this £159pp deal from Fleetway. The package includes flights, daily breakfast, car hire and a glass of Cork whisky upon arrival and saves up to 33% compared to the same package elsewhere.

What's included Return flights
Three nights at Celtic Ross Hotel, in a Double Room with Bay View
Car hire
Daily breakfast
Welcome drink of West Cork whiskey on arrival

When
Depart from London (Gatwick or Stansted) or Liverpool on select dates 16 October, 2018-27 March, 2019.
Fly from Cardiff from £199 per person; from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Southampton from £219 per person; or from London Heathrow from £259 per person.
Travel on 3, 17, 22 April from London Stansted from £199 per person.

Hotel details
Celtic Ross Hotel is in Rosscarbery on Ireland's south coast, an hour's drive from the city of Cork. It's on the Wild Atlantic Way, a series of scenic routes along Ireland's south and west coasts, which National Geographic describes as "like stepping into another world". The town centre is a 10-minute walk away, and has a 17th-century cathedral.
The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a restaurant overlooking the bay and a leisure centre with a swimming pool and a gym. Every Friday there is a drinks reception with canapés in the bar, and on Saturdays a traditional music performance.
Warren Beach, a sandy, sheltered cove, and the "superbly atmospheric" Drombeg Stone Circle (Lonely Planet), are both less than 10 minutes' drive away.

Other options
Stay four nights from £199 per person
Solo travellers can book this trip from £219

Transfers & baggage
Car hire from Cork airport is included. Add checked baggage from £40 per bag.

£59pp - Deluxe 2nt Galway break w/flights - save 27%

Now £59 per person, this deal includes two nights in arty, bohemian Galway, where brightly painted pubs heave with live music, while restaurants and cafes offer front-row seats for observing buskers and street theatre. The offer saves up to 27% on prices seen elsewhere.

What's included
Return flights
Two nights at the 4-star Menlo Park Hotel, in a Double Standard Room, on a room-only basis

When
Fly from London Stansted or Manchester on 8, 15, 22 January, 2019.

Hotel details
Menlo Park Hotel is less than five minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop, from where it's a 15-minute bus ride into Galway city centre. Here, you'll find Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral, as well as plenty of traditional pubs and seafood restaurants. Galway will be European Capital of Culture in 2020.
Facilities include a bar and an à la carte restaurant (additional fees apply). 

Other options
Add car hire for three days from an extra £11 per person
Add a Galway hop-on, hop-off bus tour from an extra £10 per person
Add additional nights from an extra £20 per person, per night
Add a Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey day trip from an extra £22 per person
Stay in a Deluxe Room for two nights from an extra £20 per person
Stay in a Superior Room for two nights from an extra £24 per person

Transfers & baggage
Add checked baggage for £30 per bag, return. Add return express bus transfers for £10 per person, or private transfers for £42 per person**.

From £125pp - Ireland & N Ireland mini breaks inc return ferry - save up to 43%

Stena Line has reduced prices on mini-break packages to Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now from £125 per person, they include a return ferry crossing with your car and two nights' accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis, and save up to 43% on the cost of putting the same package together yourself.

Choose from the following hotels and ferry routes:

£125 per person... Hotel Kilkenny
Depart from Holyhead to Dublin, or Fishguard to Rosslare

£135 per person... Talbot Hotel Wexford
Depart from Holyhead to Dublin, or Fishguard to Rosslare

£155 per person... Ballygally Castle Hotel
Depart from Cairnryan or Liverpool to Belfast

£195 per person... Bishop's Gate Hotel, Derry/Londonderry
Depart from Cairnryan or Liverpool to Belfast

When
Departures are valid from October, 2018-March, 2019, on Tuesday-Thursday inclusive. Travel Friday-Monday during this period from an extra £7.50 per person.
Not available 20 December, 2018-6 January, 2019. Book by 30 November.

Hotel details
The 4-star Hotel Kilkenny is a 10-minute walk from the medieval centre of Kilkenny. The property has a restaurant, an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a spa with a sauna. The hotel is one hour and 30 minutes from Rosslare port, or one hour and 40 minutes from Dublin port.
The 4-star Talbot Hotel Wexford is on Wexford's waterfront, close to the town's maze of medieval streets. Facilities include a restaurant and a fitness centre. The hotel is 25 minutes by car from Rosslare port, or just over two hours from Dublin port.
Ballygally Castle Hotel is a 4-star hotel on the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland. This 17th-century castle overlooks the golden sands of Ballygally Bay and is a 35-minute drive from Belfast port.
The 5-star Bishop's Gate Hotel is an Edwardian property in central Derry/Londonderry, close to the Guildhall area and waterfront. The luxury hotel has a champagne bar and restaurant, and is a 90-minute drive from Belfast port.

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From £89 - Holidays & hotel stays across Ireland or Discover an alternative side of Ireland

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Important: Prices are correct at the time of publishing, however they are subject to change at any time depending on availability. Some promotional prices will be strictly limited by tour operators or airlines. Special terms and conditions may apply.